New Caicedo Indy Whip

jomamamojo · Post by **jomamamojo** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:14 pm

Just got a new whip from Gus Caicedo at purewhips.com . It's an 8 foot, 12 plait cowhide Indy style. Nice work and tightly plaited. Cracks beautifuly. I'm very pleased. Just got it today and already is breaking in nicely. Gus made this whip fast. Very nice guy to deal with. Here are some pics.

Abner1925 · Post by **Abner1925** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:20 am

Nice looking whip you received. It should darken to a very Indy color in time too.

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:42 pm

good lookin' whip... Also nice tele... is it vintage?

Coronado3

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:18 pm

What a nice whip

jomamamojo · Post by **jomamamojo** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:42 pm

Thanks. It's a '67 Fender Telecaster.

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:56 pm

it looks like the wrist loop is more finely braided these days. I'm seriously considering getting a whip from purewhips. I've never owned a whip before and think that $160 for a cowhide indy is a good start. I can't justify buying a Morgan when I have yet to learn the art.

What do you guys think?
-GC

jomamamojo · Post by **jomamamojo** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:34 pm

That was exactly my logic in going with Gus' whip. I went from pictures on his website and low and behold...a real nice whip came in the mail.

I would like to get a nice kangaroo whip eventually though. When my addiction has reached critical mass I'm sure I'll pony up for a high end whip.

Joe

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:27 pm

jomamamojo wrote:Thanks. It's a '67 Fender Telecaster.

Nice creamy color too!

Beautiful whip! More pics of you using it and with some other gear or something!

In Christ,
Shane

blade runner · Post by **blade runner** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:42 pm

GC,

I think getting a whip from Gus is a good option. I got a whip from him last year. It is a wood handled 5 footer in roohide. I think it is one of his first roo whips. It isn't Indy style, but it is a nice whip. It's great for target work. You need to get yourself a whip and start cracking. Once you start, it is addictive.

Cheers.

purewhips · Post by **purewhips** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:52 am

Hey guys thanks for all the great comments, they are all really appreciated.