Raiders with saddle tan knot

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:23 pm

Hi guys,
Here is a Raiders 12 plait 8ft kip whip with a saddle tan trans knot.

What you think?
Graeme

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:27 pm

Sorry Graeme, I couldn't wait to post those shots.

I stuck your photos in your other Raider's thread as soon I got home and had the chance to post them.

It looks great on the big screen; I only had my phone earlier today to review the shots you sent.

Thanks again!

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:30 pm

Hi Mountaineer,
I've just noticed that you already posted pics lol, oh well, your whip has a thread of its own now

I'll send you the tracking number as soon as I've shipped it

Graeme

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:31 pm

Sweeeet.

Looking forward to it...

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:33 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing the comparison shots with the other whips. Let me know when it arrives and let me know if you like it

Graeme

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:37 pm

Will do. On both.

I don't think it'll be any disappointment at all...

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:40 pm

I think you will love it my friend..... hopefully lol.
Graeme

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:23 pm

Graeme,

You're killin' me man!! Each one you post looks better than the last!
(Congrats Mountaineer!!, that's a killer lookin' whip!!)

However, I think I may have a buyer for one of my vintage guitar parts, so be expecting an order from me very soon. $\:D/$

By the way, do you have any shots of your TOD whips?

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:09 am

Hey Graeme!

Beautiful whip as always!

I had a hard time deciding between getting a TOD or LC whip and got the LC. I can't wait for it!

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:30 am

Graeme,

Just a head's up, this whip got to NY and in the hands of the USPS on the evening of 27 March.

I checked the mail tracker this morning and saw that notification.

Thanks again.

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:56 am

Mountaineer wrote:Graeme,

Just a head's up, this whip got to NY and in the hands of the USPS on the evening of 27 March.

I checked the mail tracker this morning and saw that notification.

Thanks again.

Thanks for the update. Its taking a while to get to you isn't it

Graeme.

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:01 am

Yes, but I'm patient. Then again, our weather been good outside whip-use weather.

I have a 4-day weekend coming up, and our weather is supposed to be outstanding; so if it shows up in the next couple of days I'll have sufficient chance to use it.

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:51 am

I hope it arrives on time for the 4 day weekend for you. A great chance to break it in

Graeme

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:12 am

Checked USPS page this morning, it arrived at my home post office.

Fingers crossed that it shows up at the house this afternoon.

EDIT: Got the whip with today's mail; my wife signed for it. Perfect timing on the postal service's part.
I got my new Fiebing's Aussie Leather Conditioner yesterday too. Looks like a long whip-cracking weekend is in store...

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:23 pm

Graeme,

VERY pleased with the whip!! Talk about easy to crack! Very easy and quite loud.

My initial impression is that I can really see Bernie's influence in your whip making. Thickness of the whip is pretty much between Bernie's and Gus' whips.

As I get more into working with it and taking pics this weekend, I'll write and show some more.

I'm no whip expert, but for those of you who may be on the fence, give Graeme's whips some serious consideration.

I'm glad I did.

Thanks also for the extra fall and (5) crackers.

Mountaineer

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:33 am

Hey congratulations Mountaineer!
I'm giving my Midlands whip a serious workout as I'm on my Easter holiday in a rural area with plenty o' whip cracking space! Enjoy you long weekend and CRACK that whip!
Cheers!
IndianaBravo

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:29 am

How does it age Bravo? Is it darker already?

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:23 am

Yep, its definitely gone a couple of shades darker, although this has been a really rainy Easter week here in "sunny Spain"

, so the whip hasn't gotten much Sun exposure. I was able to take a few videos & pics. I'll put 'em up as soon as I can.
Thwak!

Bravo

G-Roberts · Post by **G-Roberts** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:30 am

Hi Mountaineer,
I'm glad you like it and thanks for the kind words. I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.
Bravo, I'm glad your enjoying your whip and hope you continue to for a long time.
Graeme

Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:05 pm

This whip is very easy to crack and is breaking in quite well.

I spent the better part of the afternoon/evening outside cracking it, hitting targets and doing various combos. It worked like a champ and didn't wear my arm out.

I've not weighed it, but it feels between the two I already owned. (Mentioned previously here: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=45646)

Side-by-side comparison shots of my whips are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28642132@N ... 639523847/

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