Best whip to get on a budget
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Best whip to get on a budget
Like the title says, where can I get the best lookin indy whip on a budget?
http://www.winrichwhips.com/indy.html
$100 for a pretty darn good Indy whip. The only thing making it less accurate is the lower number of plaits. :junior: -M
$100 for a pretty darn good Indy whip. The only thing making it less accurate is the lower number of plaits. :junior: -M
Awesome! Yeah I can wait until he starts makin more cuz its gunna be a while before I get my full gear on lol. Im kinda stumped about the whip holders though. I went to this site (http://www.adventure-supply.com/adventu ... p%20Holder) and he does make a very cool whip holder but I dont know if its the right size or not. It just seems like that if you put a whip in there, it would just fall out but maybe its just me.Mulceber wrote:http://www.winrichwhips.com/indy.html
$100 for a pretty darn good Indy whip. The only thing making it less accurate is the lower number of plaits. :junior: -M
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From Todd himself:
"Let me be clear that I'm not offering this whip as a half-price pagey whip. It is NOT the quality of a well made all kangaroo whip. If that's what you want, then you need to pay for it.
What these whips are are realistic, authentic-looking whips for less than $200. And they do work, for a casual whip cracker. You take your kids out trick-or-treating - you can whip this off your belt and show off. It cracks easily and LOUD!"
I'm not a causual whip cracker. I'm in the process of starting my show and educational whip career. And this is why I spend what I do for roohide. So to me and my view, it's more of a display piece, and I'll continue to hold and give my view. Can I get it with a 10" handle for target work? Can I increase the weight in the butt for better weight distubition? But it is very SA. True, it's a step forward in whip design, but that step doesn't need to be taken as the tradionaly made whips are still being improved. If someone wants to do more then "Be Indy" and learn the craft of the use of the whip, go with cow or roo.
"Let me be clear that I'm not offering this whip as a half-price pagey whip. It is NOT the quality of a well made all kangaroo whip. If that's what you want, then you need to pay for it.
What these whips are are realistic, authentic-looking whips for less than $200. And they do work, for a casual whip cracker. You take your kids out trick-or-treating - you can whip this off your belt and show off. It cracks easily and LOUD!"
I'm not a causual whip cracker. I'm in the process of starting my show and educational whip career. And this is why I spend what I do for roohide. So to me and my view, it's more of a display piece, and I'll continue to hold and give my view. Can I get it with a 10" handle for target work? Can I increase the weight in the butt for better weight distubition? But it is very SA. True, it's a step forward in whip design, but that step doesn't need to be taken as the tradionaly made whips are still being improved. If someone wants to do more then "Be Indy" and learn the craft of the use of the whip, go with cow or roo.
Last edited by hollywood1340 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:13 am, edited 3 times in total.
well I am whaiting on a new saddle tan whip..I got it of ebay.
it's made by aussiewhips,if you know who that is.they have a pretty high quality product,or so I have heard.I got it for a 155 dollars shipped
it is a 10'12 plait whip.I think it's a pretty good deal.it is copyed from the raiders whip
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it's made by aussiewhips,if you know who that is.they have a pretty high quality product,or so I have heard.I got it for a 155 dollars shipped
it is a 10'12 plait whip.I think it's a pretty good deal.it is copyed from the raiders whip
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Well Hollywood, I by no means was suggesting that you shouldn't hold and continue to give your view. Nor was I challenging you on your prowess with a whip or knowledge of the same. I was aware of Todd's own comments you posted and still don't see how you got more of a display piece out of it, but then I'm not always seeing things clearly on first glance. So I can easily defer to your experience on real whips (I have none), however, Indy_88 did ask about the best looking whip on a budget, so I guess you and I can agree that Todd's can certainly make the list in that regard.
Thanks,
Tron
Thanks,
Tron
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Yeah, he used to have a link to buy the whips, but they appear to be gone. I know he is a little backed up, so maybe he took the buy option off so he can catch us with his current orders. Just send him an email, or call him. His contact info is listed on his web site. I ordered an 8' 8 plait whip from Gus. Hopefully he will have it done by Thursday or Friday of this week.
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Okay, risking bearing all here… I did an eBay search and I found many, many auctions by Jrzjoe (or something like that) of all various shapes and sizes. Including a 10’ 12 Plait for around 150. (I don’t think that’s an illegal eBay plug, just about any quick search will bring him up. – Mods, let me know and I will edit.)
Now, he usually has a 10 or 12 foot, FOUR plait for much, much cheaper – like even under $40. I’m tempted to go this route, for my “Indy on a Budget” costume. It’s the last piece of the puzzle for me.
I think I know the answer to this question, “you get what you pay for”, but I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with these whips?
I’d like a good looking one that would crack fairly easy – but being honest, I’m probably not going into whip cracking as a real hobby. (Although, I can do many cowboy rope spinning tricks, ala Will Rogers…) I’m thinking of contacting “Gus Caicedo” for an 8’ – 8 plait, but when I saw a 12’ – 4 plait sell for $26 bucks…
-- Tim
Now, he usually has a 10 or 12 foot, FOUR plait for much, much cheaper – like even under $40. I’m tempted to go this route, for my “Indy on a Budget” costume. It’s the last piece of the puzzle for me.
I think I know the answer to this question, “you get what you pay for”, but I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with these whips?
I’d like a good looking one that would crack fairly easy – but being honest, I’m probably not going into whip cracking as a real hobby. (Although, I can do many cowboy rope spinning tricks, ala Will Rogers…) I’m thinking of contacting “Gus Caicedo” for an 8’ – 8 plait, but when I saw a 12’ – 4 plait sell for $26 bucks…
-- Tim
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From what I've heard he doesn't have braided bellies, his keeper is all wonky and but he has very good copy in his listing. Save up and pick up a Caicedo or a Winrich. They are not some random person on EBAY and if your looking for a true Indy style whip on a buget, they are the way to go. Don't sell yourself short. If you do decide you like whip cracking, their whips will take you farthern then a cheap whip from ebay.
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yep they are a great budget whip and Gus is a really great guy. Talked to him on the phone for awhile before I ordered my whip. I plan on getting a 10 footer from him next to go with my 8 footer.Weston wrote:That Caicedo whip is stunning! I had no idea that was available. I wasn't looking for a budget whip, I bought an EM-Brand 4 years ago, but I will keep that one in mind. It does not look like anything less than a functional, high quality whip. Thanks for posting that!
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I got the Winrich IOAB 8 footer to start out as well.Indiana Kev wrote:http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/ ... 000784.jpg
10 foot IOAB. Couldn't be more pleased.
I would say it's very tough to beat for 100 bucks! Fun to work with too!