But, years ago, I was as taken with the potential of a real bullwhip as anyone else who counts themselves a true Indy fan. I'd played with a cheap swivel-handle as a teenager, but that was all.
So, I found Mark Allen's wild west company, purchased a whip and some videos and had a fantastic time learning the basics, getting a few tricks down and improving my cutting accuracy. It was a lot of fun, and didn't raise too many eyebrows here in the heart of cattle country.
It's been a long time since I worked with a whip, but I still own the one Mark Allen sold me. I told him I wanted an Indy whip, kangaroo hide, 10 ft. and tan.
He was out of tan, or the reddish tan you get with roo hide. However he had a dark, almost burgundy 10 ft he could sell me at discount, since it wasn't the color I wanted.
I bought it. It was first real whip and remains in a closet somewhere, brushed with Pecard's.
Now I watch as Indy returns to the screen and for the life of me, his whip this time around is the exact same shade as mine.
I get all mushy when I see it now. Pure chance, but I now find myself with a near-exact replica of the upcoming whip. Different maker, sure and subtle differences in the handle from what I can see, but nevertheless... wow.
I figured you guys would understand.
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