Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
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- kwad
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Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Hi guys and gals out there in COW land!
I have a little dilema on my hands and want to know your opinion.
I currently have an 8' whip on order from our very own G-Roberts of Midlands Whips, but I haven't quite made up my mind on what style I want (and the clock is ticking!).
I've got it boiled down to either an LC or a TOD, but, I just can't decide!
I really like the thicker thong of the LC whips, but, I also REALLY like the long tapered handle of the TOD's.
Now should I just choose one, or, should I choose a hybrid that combines my favorite features?
Please help me decide by casting your vote above!
(Also, if anyone out there has one of Graemes TOD's, could you please post a photo).
K-Wad
I have a little dilema on my hands and want to know your opinion.
I currently have an 8' whip on order from our very own G-Roberts of Midlands Whips, but I haven't quite made up my mind on what style I want (and the clock is ticking!).
I've got it boiled down to either an LC or a TOD, but, I just can't decide!
I really like the thicker thong of the LC whips, but, I also REALLY like the long tapered handle of the TOD's.
Now should I just choose one, or, should I choose a hybrid that combines my favorite features?
Please help me decide by casting your vote above!
(Also, if anyone out there has one of Graemes TOD's, could you please post a photo).
K-Wad
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
I had the same decision problem as you when I was deciding which whip to get from Graeme. I really like the thicker thong of the LC whips, and I also like the TOD whips. I went back and forth on it until I decided on getting the LC. Also, he gives his LC whips a little taper in the handle, but probably not as much as his TOD.
Either way you go it will look great! A combination of the two sounds great as well. I'd like to see how that looks.
Either way you go it will look great! A combination of the two sounds great as well. I'd like to see how that looks.
Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
I voted hybrid, because i think you should get what you want, and it sounds like thats what you want
oh, and dont forget to post pics when you've recieved it later on
oh, and dont forget to post pics when you've recieved it later on
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Hey Kwad!
I´d go with a custom job myself. I sure wish all decisions could be this pleasant to take!
Cheers!
IndianaBravo
I´d go with a custom job myself. I sure wish all decisions could be this pleasant to take!
Cheers!
IndianaBravo
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Noah,
I was dead set on a Hybrid, but seeing that beautiful LC Graeme made for you, I started having trouble making my up my mind!
Dean,
I believe you are right. Why not go with the best of both? (Screw SA, I want MY whip! )
And don't worry, I'll make sure to post plenty of pics when it arrives (as long as "plenty" equals 6 or less pics )
Bravo,
Thanks for the input.
If I remember correctly, you too are awaiting a whip from Graeme.
Which design did you decide on?
I think I've made up my mind (for now, at least).
Hybrid it is!
I was dead set on a Hybrid, but seeing that beautiful LC Graeme made for you, I started having trouble making my up my mind!
Dean,
I believe you are right. Why not go with the best of both? (Screw SA, I want MY whip! )
And don't worry, I'll make sure to post plenty of pics when it arrives (as long as "plenty" equals 6 or less pics )
Bravo,
Thanks for the input.
If I remember correctly, you too are awaiting a whip from Graeme.
Which design did you decide on?
I think I've made up my mind (for now, at least).
Hybrid it is!
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Congrats on your decision kwad, I´m sure you will be delighted. You are indeed correct I am awaiting wares from Mr. Roberts. I´m going to go with what I got last time: Raiders 10 ft natural tan (Check out his avatar, it´s my other whip!) I was toying with the idea of saddle tan, but I love to watch the changes in colors. When I get mine I´ll post side by side pics of both so you can see the contrast!
Cheers!
Bravo
Cheers!
Bravo
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Yep,
I even had him add an extra foot to it (for 9' total)
I even had him add an extra foot to it (for 9' total)
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
When in doubt, buy both, that is my motto!
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The man has a great point!
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Bob,bobm2004 wrote:When in doubt, buy both, that is my motto!
I fully agree with you.
Unfortunately, my finance mangager (aka Mrs. Kwad) does not.
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Sorry to make your decision harder. A hybrid of the two sound very nice. Or you could also get both. I was even thinking of a hybrid when deciding on my whip. Please post pictures once you receive it!
By the way, what color are you getting it in?
By the way, what color are you getting it in?
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
No problem Noah,
I could look at pics of your whip all day. It's a beauty!
Pics will definately be posted once it arrives.
I'm getting mine in natural. I want it to age on it's own.
How's your LC ageing? (If you have a recent pic, please feel free to post it up!)
I could look at pics of your whip all day. It's a beauty!
Pics will definately be posted once it arrives.
I'm getting mine in natural. I want it to age on it's own.
How's your LC ageing? (If you have a recent pic, please feel free to post it up!)
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
It sure is a beauty! Graeme's work is very good. I did the same and got mine in natural to let it age on it's own. My LC is ageing nicely. It's gotten a bit darker. I'll post some pics as soon as I can.
Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
I like the thicker thong in the LC whips, which is closer to my ideal Morgan bullwhip (not necessarily a SA Indy bulll). And I don't really like the taper in the handle of the TOD whips. But to each his own!
I'm certain you will make the right choice, kwad.
ATB,
Aldo.
I'm certain you will make the right choice, kwad.
ATB,
Aldo.
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
I posted some new pics of my LC.kwad wrote: How's your LC ageing? (If you have a recent pic, please feel free to post it up!)
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
I've posted pictures before but here is a shot of my hybrid. I don't think Louie purposefully based on an Indy whip perhaps it's more of a later Morgan but notice the taper in the handle and the think strands. I think it's a bit TOD and LC. Very Indy
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Nice looking whip! It does look like a mix between TOD and LC.
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Hollywood,
I love that whip!
Matter of fact, when trying to describe the whip I wanted to Graeme, I sent him a picture of it.
If you don't mind my asking, where is the transition knot located on the handle?
I love that whip!
Matter of fact, when trying to describe the whip I wanted to Graeme, I sent him a picture of it.
If you don't mind my asking, where is the transition knot located on the handle?
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?
Just below the end of the spike, following the later Morgan pattern.
EDIT
Just measured from the center of the ring knot to the bottom of the turkshead it's 7 1/2"
EDIT
Just measured from the center of the ring knot to the bottom of the turkshead it's 7 1/2"