I've decided to go with the 8 ft Strain. Is there any particular extras or anything I should mention to the man before he gets going? Such as a longer handle, knot size, best color(currently leaning toward natural tan)? Any suggestions from those who have Strains would be appreciated

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I have done some looking around at whips and at the old finances and have narrowed a choice down to the following and was wondering about the top choice from those who know: 8 ft in length: Strain Stenhouse Murphy EM Brand EC Whip If you were getting you're first whip again, and you knew then what y...

I was also curious as to which whip vendor out there has the quickest turnaround time?

So, between these two, which do you all think would be the best option? I was going to get some on the way, but was unsure about whether the polyester ones may be too uncomfortable, or maybe the cotton chinos were better. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance

Hello all, just wanted to say hi and see what folks thought about the best type of whip for beginners. Size, Style, etc? I was looking at the 'Beginner whip kit' from Western Stage Props, http://www.westernstageprops.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WSP&Product_Code=WSET&Categ...

Also, for the chinos. No flap pockets, I think, but pretty good looking http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&categoryId=35899&catalogId=1&sc1=unknown&sc2=unknownsc3=Men_s&sale=yes Again, just wanted to see what people thought. I'm trying to ge...

This should work, they are made from a polyester/Tencel lyocell blend

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... s&sale=yes

Hello all, I am new here, but have been reading for a while. I just wanted to say hi and all and see if anyone had looked at these pants. I apologize for not posting pics, but they are under the 'sale' section at LL Bean and they are called 'First Class Twills' these look as though they are pleated ...