Gus whip now almost 2 years old New Pics

[scot2525]

I recieved my Gus Caicedo custom 8' 12 plait w/ extra belly in natural tan cowhide whip yesterday. I haven't had it long enough to make any long term evaluation of it but can say that it looks fantastic and seems it will perform very well for a whip under $240.00 shipped in the USA. I am very pleased to say I own this whip. It is much better than a few other whips I have owned or considered purchasing. Here are a few photos.

[LemonLauren]

Sweet, Gus! That whip really looks great, scot2525! I'd imagine that third belly in there really gives this cowhide some beef (pun intended!) ;-). I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with it!!!

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

[TurnerME]

That is a fantastic looking whip. I talked to Gus today and it sounds you have a superb piece. Way to go and for the money I think you made out like a bandit.

[Solent MKIII]

I agree - it's good to know that there are guys out there who make quality products for a price
that doesn't kill the pocketbook. Congrats, scot2525! :junior:

[scot2525]

Thought I would post some pics as to how my Gus Caicedo whip is holding up. It is definetly due for a coat of pecards but it is holding up very well. I need to get out more with it and use it. Still very pleased with this purchase.

[John Vaughan]

Nice! my Caicedo should be here very soon, like end of the week soon. Gus is a real stand up guy, and a great whip plaiter. I can't wait! Than again, I guess you already know this. The whip does look beefy and looks like it has held up well, how often do you crack that thing?

[Soup]

Good looking whip, I purchased a whip from Gus about the same time as you did, he does a great service to us providing a great whip. Mine looks almost identical to yours, Pecards really helps to bring it alive.

Regards,

Soup

[scot2525]

I don't think I used it at all in 2009. Was very busy from March- October of last year as the company I worked for went out of business and I was working 60-80 hours a week for 3 months during the liquidation and then turned around and was really fortunate to land a new job immediately and worked 50-60 hours week getting the new company up and running. This spring I have had an oppurtunity to take it out every nice weekend for 20-30 minute cracking sessions.

[John Vaughan]

Happy about the new jod thing, and about you pickin' it up again. Ya, seems like life has evened out for you.

[Indiana County Jr.]

Glad things have smoothed out for you,
The cool thing about a whip is that it will always be there "waiting" to be cracked!

Crack On!
Allen

[John Vaughan]

Just got the Email, My new Ceicedo 8' 12 plait is done! He sent me pics and she looks beautifull. The neighbors are going to love me, LOL

[John Vaughan]

Figured I'd give ya an update. The whip is here, has been for a little over a week. This thing cracks with little to no effort at all. I've been going at it about an hour or so a day, and the more I crack it the more I love it. I work 10 hour days and have found that this whip is the best wind down after work a machinist like me could want. I've only hit myself twice Other than that my shoulders feel kinda sore. Maybe I'll post a few pics in a few years and we can compare! That is if I ever figure out how to post a pic here, I'll work on that

Peace

John

[firefighterfrump]

hello everybody i also own one of gusses whips mine is an 8ft 12 plait with a 10 inch handle but it has the 8 inch diamond braid for the handle it is amazing i love it it cracks perfectly gus is a great guy so anybody looking for a good whip maker who wont break your bank talk to gus he is your man

[Gaucho]

Scot


I was surprised with the small variation of coloration.

The plait still sufficiently firm and strong.


Kind regards.

[knibs7]

Looking good

Kyle