Just got my new Todd´s 8ft Whip!

afterthedog · Post by **afterthedog** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:26 pm

kwad wrote:Good to hear that Todd is gonna replace the whip for you.

Just make sure to really condition that fall (and the rest of it) before giving the new one a workout.

The new whip is on it's way.

Since I want to crack it he's sending me an eight footer with some Pecards to condition it. I had no idea that the ten footer wasn't made for cracking! Considering that it's pretty cool that Todd is replacing it anyway. But really, why would anyone ever make a whip that isn't supposed to be cracked?

Oh well, sounds like I'm gonna be happy, and Todd's is still an awesome source

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:46 pm

####-- I put it off and now they seem to be out of stock. Here I went to order today and out of stock. ...as soon as they come back in, I'm ordering.

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:29 am

This could mean that the new and improved batch is in. It might actually be your lucky day. I'm sure Todd will keep us posted!

Cheers!
IndianaBravo

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:21 am

i must have just gotten one of the last ones , i will post pictures next week after it has been treated with leather lotion ,

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:27 am

No, we're not out of stock. It's a website problem. I'll have it fixed in a minute. Until I can re-write the copy:

8' - cracking good whip
10' - more "show" less "go"

Oh, and I'm changing the price on the 10' to $99.95

hollywood1340 · Post by **hollywood1340** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:55 am

And that is customer service! Kudos to you Todd!

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:08 pm

Puppetboy wrote:No, we're not out of stock. It's a website problem. I'll have it fixed in a minute. Until I can re-write the copy:

8' - cracking good whip
10' - more "show" less "go"

Oh, and I'm changing the price on the 10' to $99.95

Oh my... Awesome!

Todd, I think I love you! In the platonic sense, of course. Ha. Thanks for the response-- your concern for your customers is greatly appreciated.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:56 pm

great price , now both whips are 99.95 not a bad deal all around,

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:30 pm

just applied my third coat of lotion to my whip and let it soak in a bit and then went to crack the whip. SWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!

it was awesome sounded good. when i used my old whip i had to extend the whip forward and as i pulled the whip back it made its crack , now on this one i was able to crack it going foward and then bringing it back again , todd you are the man !!!! now if i can just get myself out of the doghouse from the wife being upset that i spent 100 bucks on a whip

hollywood1340 · Post by **hollywood1340** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:48 pm

"Bringing it back?" Should be no need to do that if I'm understanding you correctly. Glad you like your new whip!

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:14 pm

here is a video of me using the whip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrC_o8eS7QY

Solojedi · Post by **Solojedi** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:26 pm

Hey indyclone

congrats on your whip purchase and thanks for posting video. Just curious, why does it sound like that? It sounds "different" than most whips i've seen and heard. Kind of a dry "blocky" sound...
Maybe it's just me...

Anyway, thanks again for posting video and have fun cracking!!!

Solo

Bartram · Post by **Bartram** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:41 pm

Loved seeing your whip "in action"!

Thanks!

B

Pyramid Jones · Post by **Pyramid Jones** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:38 pm

Well,tonight I am going to order one of Todd's 8ft whips I hope they are as good as they sound. If anybody has any suggestion for me when i get it on caring for it please tell me.

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:52 pm

Pyramid Jones wrote:Well,tonight I am going to order one of Todd's 8ft whips I hope they are as good as they sound. If anybody has any suggestion for me when i get it on caring for it please tell me.

I second this care advice--

I know I said I'd order one as soon as they came back in-- I wasn't expecting that to be Friday. Ha. Spent way too much treating a young lady out on the town that night... Luckily paycheck will be in on Wednesday. I'll order then.

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:16 pm

If anybody has any suggestion for me when i get it on caring for it please tell me.

When I first got mine, it was very dry. Simply flexing the whip made a dry creaking noise.

Before you start cracking it, give it a good heavy application of leather conditioner (pecards is my all time favorite) and let it soak in overnight. You may have to give it more than one application as you want the conditioner to reach the core.

Don't worry about the knots or the handle too much, just make sure the thong and fall are good and conditioned before you try to crack it.

Once you begin using it, make sure to keep the fall good and lubed as it takes the most abuse.

To break in your new whip, simply crack, smile, repeat.
The more you use it, the better it will get.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:32 am

yes i put on three coats of lotion on my whip ---once a day for it to soak in and it seems like it did a good job , but i will be making sure that i lotion that fall at least once a week just so it doesnt dry out ,

Pyramid Jones · Post by **Pyramid Jones** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:04 am

Thanks guys I will use this advice once I get it in a day or two.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:41 pm

just watch the tip of the fall and the cracker , i guess i didnt put enough lotion at that point and it fell off today ---i was able to reattach the cracker , but i really have to keep that lotioned up ,,i think.

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:07 am

Hey Indyclone!
Congrats on the the whip, and great video! I soaked my fall in neatsfoot oil at the beginning and have given it subsequent slatherings of Pecard and it has worked well for me. I also tied on a new cracker, basically because the original one flew off, never to be found. I had some spares from other whips and they work better than the one provided with the whip. A cleaner crack, IMHO.

Cheers!
IndianaBravo

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:14 am

IndianaBravo wrote:Hey Indyclone!
Congrats on the the whip, and great video! I soaked my fall in neatsfoot oil at the beginning and have given it subsequent slatherings of Pecard and it has worked well for me. I also tied on a new cracker, basically because the original one flew off, never to be found. I had some spares from other whips and they work better than the one provided with the whip. A cleaner crack, IMHO.

Cheers!
IndianaBravo

thanks indianabravo, yeah i have additional crackers i bought and have made to put on , but i did find mt cracker after it came off, i just wanted it to be put back on just for the look of it , cause i will be using it at the c2e2 comic convention as part of my my indygear at the show .

SankaraRaider · Post by **SankaraRaider** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:20 pm

Puppetboy wrote: Oh, and I'm changing the price on the 10' to $99.95

Arr, bummer..

Just got my 10' today, ordered it on march 31st,
if I'd known it would decrease in price two days later I would have waited.. well..

Great looking whip though, nice colour and hefty feel..

just needs some pecards and sunlight and it'll look even better..

Kasper

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:59 pm

SankaraRaider wrote:
Puppetboy wrote: Oh, and I'm changing the price on the 10' to $99.95
Arr, bummer.. Just got my 10' today, ordered it on march 31st,
if I'd known it would decrease in price two days later I would have waited.. well..

Great looking whip though, nice colour and hefty feel.. just needs some pecards and sunlight and it'll look even better..

Kasper

I'd call Todd. He's a stand-up guy and might adjust the price for you. It's a great whip for the price regardless.

Regards, Dr. J

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:21 pm

Just ordered my whip!!!!!

Should be here early next week.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:19 am

her are pics of my 8ft whip from todds - i had promised pics before and somehow i forgot to post them

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:34 pm

IndianaBravo wrote:Hey Indyclone!
Congrats on the the whip, and great video! I soaked my fall in neatsfoot oil at the beginning and have given it subsequent slatherings of Pecard and it has worked well for me. I also tied on a new cracker, basically because the original one flew off, never to be found. I had some spares from other whips and they work better than the one provided with the whip. A cleaner crack, IMHO.

Cheers!
IndianaBravo

Just got my whip.

Would you suggest soaking just the fall in Neatsfoot or the whole whip?

Also, should I remove the cracker before conditioning the fall or doesn't it matter?

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:58 pm

Soak only the fall in neatsfoot, the cracker can be left on. I did put a little neatfoots on the thong ( very sparingly) so it would penetrate into the whip. Go over this thread from the beginning to see what others (and myself) have done and then choose what you want to do!
Hope this helps!

IndianaBravo

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:13 am

I just noticed Todd updated his site with the new prices. His 10-footers are now only $99.95. DEF worth picking up now more than ever...looks like I will FINALLY be able to complete my gear. Gee whiz, it's only been six months in the making!!

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:29 am

If you look a few posts back (April 2), Todd said this here about two weeks ago. At his recommendation I would go with the 8 footer which is more suitable for cracking. The 10 footer is more for show.
Cheers

IndianaBravo

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:01 pm

I bought a really small bottle of Neatsfoot but it's gonna be another week or so before it gets here. My dad just pulled out an old orange bottle of Louisville Slugger Glove Softener that he thinks may be Neatsfoot. It doesn't say Neatsfoot anywhere on it though. Should I use this stuff or just wait the week? Anyone have any experience with it and know what it is? A quick google search revealed nothing.

ROB98374 · Post by **ROB98374** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:41 pm

I received my Todd's 10 ft whip a few days ago. I like the looks of it, and the color is great. I even cracked it a few times, but I almost hit myself in the face.

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:48 pm

BaptisteTheFool wrote:I bought a really small bottle of Neatsfoot but it's gonna be another week or so before it gets here. My dad just pulled out an old orange bottle of Louisville Slugger Glove Softener that he thinks may be Neatsfoot. It doesn't say Neatsfoot anywhere on it though. Should I use this stuff or just wait the week? Anyone have any experience with it and know what it is? A quick google search revealed nothing.

Anyone?

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:11 pm

Rob,

Is that the color of your whip right out of the box? I like it!
It looks more like a saddle tan than the light natural tan of the 8" whip I received.

Also, what is the core made of? Is it all leather or is it syntetic (rubber?) like the older ones?

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:31 pm

Ditto on that, just look at the pics in our posts. This whip is indeed darker, and the heel knot shape is different. The fall also looks like latigo. The fall on mine is white, as I believe are those of the other whips we´ve seen pictured here. Did you get this whip on Ebay? It looks like its from Todds previous batch. Looks great though!

Cheers!

IndianaBravo

ROB98374 · Post by **ROB98374** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:49 pm

kwad wrote:Is that the color of your whip right out of the box? I like it!
It looks more like a saddle tan than the light natural tan of the 8" whip I received.

Also, what is the core made of? Is it all leather or is it syntetic (rubber?) like the older ones?

IndianaBravo wrote:Ditto on that, just look at the pics in our posts. This whip is indeed darker, and the heel knot shape is different. The fall also looks like latigo. The fall on mine is white, as I believe are those of the other whips we´ve seen pictured here. Did you get this whip on Ebay? It looks like its from Todds previous batch. Looks great though!

That is the color right out of the box. It is all leather. I bought it direct from his site. I believe the 10 footers are his older "Prop" whips. I really only bought it for show anyways. But it seems to be good quality. This thread convinced me to order one from Todds.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:20 pm

That's the color of my Todds 8 ft whip I bought from his older batch, like a saddle tan. It still cracks

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:46 pm

This whip does not look like any of the whips pictured in this thread, or on Todd´s site. It looks like the ones he used to sell. Still a fine looking whip, but they do not resemble the new more SA batch, in 8 and 10 foot length, pictured on his website. The leather is obvioulsy conditioned and the heel knot shape is different. Perhaps Todd could enlighten us more. BTW my whip, the originator of this thread, is still going strong!

Cheers
IndianaBravo

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:23 pm

I've been conditioning the whip. It looks and feels a lot better. I took it out to crack for the first time earlier.

...I've paid my penance for the day. Too much self-flagellation for one day.

Got a few cracks out of it anyway. Then my dad took my jacket and my whip and gave it a try and he was doing the Cattleman's consistently by the third try.

Ah well-- I'll try and head back out later and play with it some more.

John Vaughan · Post by **John Vaughan** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:43 pm

hollywood1340 wrote:I thought it was NEVER neatsfoot.

Ya, I've alway read the same thing.

BaptisteTheFool · Post by **BaptisteTheFool** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:17 pm

Just as I got the Cattleman's down with relative consistency, I lost my cracker. Third time today, actually. But this time it ripped off the end of the fall. I have no clue where it went-- I was lucky enough to find it the other two times. Oh well...

Guess I'll be buying some nylon thread. What sort should I get? Planning to hit the sporting goods store tomorrow. Or might I have better luck at a fabric store?

fenris · Post by **fenris** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:12 am

I bought my nylon thread from a fabric store... It's a very big spool.

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:11 am

I´m sure that´s your best bet. There are plenty of tutorials around as to how to make your own crackers/poppers.
Cheers
IndianaBravo

Gaucho · Post by **Gaucho** » Sat May 01, 2010 11:38 pm

Very god

Todd make excelent budget whips

Gaucho

tk indy · Post by **tk indy** » Thu May 06, 2010 8:46 am

Well Hi guys,

I've been reading this thread with much interest as I purchased one of Todd’s 10 footers a month or so ago for my missus party and as soon as it arrived I loved the feel of the whip in my hand

that I became addicted to cracking

. It looks just like ROB98374's one. I had mastered the whole feel of waving 10' about but got so into it that the whip snapped at the end of the handle.

Much to my despair I thought that there was a fault with it... Until I spoke to Todd’s and was informed that the 10' was only for show.... Couldn't understand that but Todd’s team were very accommodating and are supplying me with an 8 footer to carry on my cracking addiction. They mentioned that I could use a spleen tyre repair kit to address the issue with the 10'......

I have managed to wrap some .6mm ali around the handle and just over the knot so it stays rigid to carry on cracking. It just feels like it has a 12" handle instead now and I can still crack it..

So to all those out there with 10 footers heed my experience. Here are a couple of pics to show the before and after with it......

Before..... Ouch!!!

After.....GULP!!

Today though, at around half 7 this morning I had the utmost amount of joy as today I received in the post a new 8 footer.....

with Pecards.

Now it’s time to get it conditioned and get back out there to master the rest of cracks...

Thank you very much to the team at Todd’s. I'll be back soon to order more for sure.

Peace out guys.

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Thu May 06, 2010 3:51 pm

Oh man that just hurts to look at! Gaaah!

Could you tell what the core was made out of? It's good to see that Todd replaced your "whip tragedy" quickly! Any advice on how to condition /customize that bad boy can be found in this thread, as I'm sure you know. Now get out there and crack that whip!

Cheers!
IndianaBravo

Gaucho · Post by **Gaucho** » Thu May 06, 2010 4:24 pm

Woooww

Whip broken?!?!

It's a serious making problem!!!

Gaucho.

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Thu May 06, 2010 4:49 pm

OUCH!!

I guess that's why Todd always discouraged people from cracking the rubber cored "prop" whips.....

tk indy · Post by **tk indy** » Wed May 12, 2010 8:38 am

IndianaBravo wrote:Oh man that just hurts to look at! Gaaah! Could you tell what the core was made out of?

I believe it was a rubber core... I just couldn't help myself with giving it a crack...

i just got carried away and thought that I was Indy himself.

kwad wrote:OUCH!! I guess that's why Todd always discouraged people from cracking the rubber cored "prop" whips.....

I guess so. But it was mentioned on here that you could give it a crack, just not like properly cracking the 8'...

Even though I now have my 8' and have given it 3 coats of Pecards I'm a bit scared to crack it incase the same thing happens...

Its just sitting there with my hat looking at me.

I'll go out soon and give it a go....promise...

hollywood1340 · Post by **hollywood1340** » Wed May 12, 2010 12:38 pm

In my mind this reinforces the idea there is NO replacement for a proper whip. There is a reason makers have been doing it 'right' for all this time. I look forward to more on Todd's new whip.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Thu May 13, 2010 9:33 pm

well i have my todds 8fter for about and month and half now . it has held up pretty well i lotion it with the kiwi brand leather lotion and it has worked out pretty nicely, still cracks good and i love the way it looks , it has been rainy the past few days so i hevnt been able to go outside and crack it , but looks great i'm glad i bought this fine whip from todds !