Club Obi Wan

pmgilmer

In the context of "Indy/Morgan" style whips, I think they preforms much better with the heavier (but not too heavy) thicker/denser thongs in the beginning feet. This allows the whip to crack much easier and with less effort as it creates a type of flexible lever that is properly counter we...

pmgilmer

OK, you have your 9ft Strain in one hand and your 9ft Bernardo Golden DM in the other you HAVE to pick one to keep and one to get rid of or some one is going to blow up your car (had to pick something fairly nefarious :twisted: ). WHAT DO YOU DO?!?!? Travis NOTE: this is an attempt to find out whic...

pmgilmer

Indiana County Jr. wrote:Is that a Stenhouse beside the stockwhip?

Crack On!
Allen

It's a 10ft Joe Strain

pmgilmer

tomek9210 wrote:If you didn't write that golden whip is mady by Bernardo, I'd say it's really David Morgan bullwhip. Bernardo, top notch job!

I know, right? He nailed it! I was very specific on the details of how it had to look and behave. We're working on the article now, so hopefully it will be up soon.

pmgilmer

Noah wrote:Nice looking whips! They all crack nicely too. Joe's and Bernardo's whips are always great. Did you go to a park or is that your house? Good videos

Thanks, Noah! This is at my house.

pmgilmer

Now it's time for "This thread is worthless without pics!" but I can't find that smilie. Anyway you have amazing collection! Here ya go dude! :TOH: http://img822.imageshack.us/i/7051198.jpg/][img]http://a.imageshack.us/img822/2772/7051198.jpg http://img689.imageshack.us/i/7051204.jpg/][im...

pmgilmer

Here are my first attempts at my whip collection demo videos. The "Golden DM" makes her first appearance too... good work, Bernardo! :notworthy: Stay tuned for an article on this particular design. It's now my favorite and best preforming whip! ~ Paul G. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uotl...

pmgilmer

Guys I just love dense thongs, especially before the ring knot, and the handle. David Morgan made excellent whips with this stile of thong. Regards. gaucho. Keep your eyes open for a new post on a "new" model whip from Bernardo DelCarpio called the "Golden DM". Bernardo said he'...

pmgilmer

IndianaBogart wrote:...Impressive. Most impressive...

My favorite Vader quote, and when I use it no one gets it...even when I use my Vader voice.

pmgilmer

Haha...that's pretty stinkin' adorable! Last summer I started teaching my little nephew (then 2.5 years old) how to "herd the cows" with a whip. He favors a 5ft stockwhip made by Aldo. He's always asking me to take out my whips to show him. Good to start um young. ;) Great video, Bernardo!

pmgilmer

I'm actually going to be selling mine and it KILLS me! It really is the most BEAUTIFUL whip I own. It's one year old, finally broken in (Strains take some time) and the patina is PERFECT! I'm designing a very custom whip from Joe and the only way I can swing the order at this time is to sell this be...

pmgilmer

Gorgeous! Those saddle tan hides of Joe's are my favorite, and when he's done with them...WOW! I have a 9' version of this whip...it only gets more beautiful as it ages. My next whip from Joe will also be saddle tan. Enjoy that work of art!

pmgilmer

Haha...when I first started I sliced my ear open and put a lash mark across my face that had people asking my parents questions for a week. I was just happy when I hit myself where the marks wouldn't show! :lol: Once you two start speaking the same language you'll be on cloud 9! :whip: ...your neigh...

pmgilmer

I guess I don't hold the term as sacredly as I should... Both men cite Tom Hill as their main source of influence in whipmaking, both men are now famous for making whips for the same movie franchise, both men have very different styles... Borton did school me last night that Morgan was with Hill for...

pmgilmer

I was using some pecards here the other day and it dawned on me that this stuff is just like petroleum jelly or Vaseline. Some my question is, could you use Vaseline on a whip?? I'm no expert, but I believe petroleum is just the base in Pecards... Vaseline may be better than nothing, but it be like...

pmgilmer

I spoke with Joe Strain a bit ago about the "top heaviness" of the Indy Jacka... The common complaint is that they are "Monsters, heavy, even painful to handle for very long". While I haven't personally handled one, Joe seemed to think much of the perceived functional "probl...

pmgilmer

Hey Paul. There is this topic here at COW, in which they discuss Tom Hill... There were some pics of one of his stockwhips, but I think the links work no longer. I think I saved them some time ago if you'd like to see them. Here's the thread. http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1827...

pmgilmer

I doubt anything regarding whip care could be said any better than our "Master Moderator" Dan (aka: BullWhipBorton) does in the "Whips, Whip care & maintenance and whip cracking" post... If you haven't read it yet, its the place to start. :TOH: http://www.indygear.com/cow/vie...

pmgilmer

Awesome and beautiful work, Bernardo!

pmgilmer

hollywood1340 wrote:I'd argue David Morgan gave us it and Lucas used it. Lucas DID give us the lightsaber.

Yes...I also agree 100%, James... but I doubt we'd know about it, or idolize it so if Lucas didn't choose to put it in Jone's hands...hence the "more or less". I do totally agree with you though.

pmgilmer

I have a feeling that it is not one of the original whips we see (or the other props in that section). I doubt they would just leave it lying on the ground next to a window in a random hallway. It's definitely a broken in/used Morgan though. There were a bunch of Morgan's ordered for the last movie...

pmgilmer

Tom Hill was the famous "master" who instructed both Terry Jacka and David Morgan in the craft of whipmaking. Both "apprentices" have crafted whips for the Indiana Jones movies, yet both have extremely different methods of whip making...anyone out there care to share there knowle...

pmgilmer

Even Conan picks up that whip and starts drooling! lol... Maybe he's secretly apart of this club, only under an "alias"...hmmm....are you on here Conan??? Reveal yourself!

pmgilmer

I felt some crocodile skins and thought about using them...but I didn't think the smooth and lumpy texture would feel good in the hand. Louie My experience with croc skin (from a non-whip making stand point) is that it is hard to maintain. For instance, I have a bunch of croc belts that my grandfat...

pmgilmer

Very nice looking whip! :clap: My "special" order whip should be coming up pretty soon! Bernardo mentioned this new Raiders style whip to me in passing, but I never asked how it differs from the standard raiders. Maybe you or he could explain? Thanks, and enjoy that awesome new whip! :TOH:...

pmgilmer

Haha! WOW! That is extremely sweet! Very creative.

What does the stingray skin feel like?

pmgilmer

Awesome, Gaucho! I think every guy here wishes he were you! lol ... how many whips do you own so far??

pmgilmer

You got me! :P It's neat idea, especially for Indy fans, but believe me, you get more than you'll ever need to know about mastering the bullwhip from his DVD set, "Mastering the Bullwhip, Vols 1 & 2." When you said, I frankly am not overly impressed with the material already out there...

pmgilmer

Ok...this might have been a cruel title considering that there is no such thing, but I was thinking about this the other day...how cool would THAT be? I guess you thought it interesting enough to be reading this. \:D/ I guess I'm envisioning a video that demonstrates/coaches what can be done with an...

pmgilmer

As soon as I have something to show, I'll post it...as a hint though, i'm dubbing the project the "Golden DM".

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pmgilmer

...Hey Paul. Thanx for the kind words... (and everyone else) I just hope you like them when you get them :)... skip Oh my word, Skip!...They are awesome! They handle superbly! I LOVE the WB Bullwhip....it has a really nice feel and balance. Extremely accurate too! Highest praise! Looking forward to...

pmgilmer

Hey Paul. Thanx for the kind words... (and everyone else) I just hope you like them when you get them :) ... just in case anyone is interested here is one of my woody bulls in Kangaroo...it's cocobolo handle 12plait saddle tan and brandy... thanx again everyone.. skip I saw that beauty after my ord...

pmgilmer

Ok!...I already posted about the one whip from Skip, but I won another one (a 5 footer) from him off eBay this morning and he'll be sending them out together!! I'm one lucky dog! Here she is!! http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6291/cowbull3.jpg http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/5480/cowbull2.jpg http:...

pmgilmer

kwad wrote:"...Is that cocobolo (sp?) wood?"

Yes indeed it it.

pmgilmer

Last I heard, those were the last of the whips that Strain was making for Mark, because of what I believe were "creative differences." Yes...I've heard this too. I'm glad Joe branched off, but I wish he had rights to those whips. For the sake of people who want a "genuine" repli...

pmgilmer

"...Mark holds copyright on both the Alex Green Signature AND the Official Zorro bullwhips, but it's Joe that makes them..." Actually, and it's sad, but Joe no longer makes these whips for WSP. Mark Allen is using some other whipmaker(s)...and I've heard they aren't as nice as the ones Jo...

pmgilmer

Just got an email from Skip today telling me my order was finished! Here are a couple pics he sent me. It's one of the 7' WB bullwhip he sells. If you want one too, check out his website handmadewhips.com. Thank you for the great service, Skip! I can't wait to get my hands on this beauty! -Paul Next...

pmgilmer

"...If you're interested in obtaining one of these whips, might I suggest that you talk DIRECTLY to Joe..." Thank you! I've actually been speaking at length with Joe about making me a custom whip based off of the Zorro/AG whip. I'm wanting a target whip that has some weight to it. Somethi...

pmgilmer

Hey guys... I've always admired the different bullwhips used by Alex Green in the instructional videos he did with Mark Allen. Does anyone have any information on these whips? I was just watching the pilot episode to "Peacemakers" and there is a brief scene in there where a "bad guy&q...

pmgilmer

Can I request a couple handle comparison shots? One of your two Del Carpios and Morgan, and the other with ALL the indy whip handles? Thanks in advance! You rock!

pmgilmer

Haha...you're awesome Daren! We're practically chatting you respond so quickly! Thank you for your insight! I DID see that youtube of yours! Maybe it was me, but it seemed like magic happened when you picked up the Morgan! It seemed to flow so perfectly and easily! It seemed to out shine the others,...

pmgilmer

Thanks Daren! I admire Bernardo's work, however I've only see his SA stuff. You know him better...you think he'd make a "modern morgan"?...all nice, fat and stumpy? :-) Also, I know you have a good collection... do you notice any difference in your Morgan's handling compared to the others?...

pmgilmer

::Weeping::
Its perfect! I love Joe's craftsmanship, but I admire Morgan's design improvements...you've got a beautiful lovechild of the two! Congratulations!

pmgilmer

Ok Paul...WHO'S 99 morgan is that??? It is drop dead gorgeous! Does anyone make a morgan with the modern specks? I know SA is what many people want, but I admire David for not letting that influence his craft. He set out to make quality products, and he has stayed true to that driving force. I'm of ...

pmgilmer

Wow! I'm very very impressed! Total agreement on the 9ft length. By far my favorite length! How does she handle?

pmgilmer

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that the Morgans of at least the past 10 years have thick/fat thongs for like the first 3 feet. This is something I don't seem to see duplicated by the other vendors. The others seem to start an even taper right away and are skinnier like the old Morgans. If thi...

pmgilmer

I am very curious to see some serious comparisons of the new and old Morgans. Does anyone have an example of both that they can post some photos of? Also, any descriptions of how recent Morgans handling and quality differs today, compared to 10 years ago, would be much appreciated! Note: I am lookin...

pmgilmer

I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but it seems pretty easy to distinguish an "Indy" whip's maker just by looking at it. For example... Morgans: The new handle design is unmistakable, and the older ones have the unmistakable aged look. Strains: Flawlessly cut strands and tight plaiting. DelCa...

pmgilmer

Hi gang! I'm new here. Just wanted to introduce myself and my new baby from Joe Strain (see link to album below). It's a 9ft saddle tan Indy. I ask Joe to reinforce and extended the transition binding to give the whip a bit more leverage for target work, similar to what Jacka does for his Indy4s. Jo...

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