Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?

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Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?

Last Crusade.
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33%
Temple of Doom.
2
17%
TOD - LC hybrid (TOD handle w/ LC thong).
4
33%
Just make up your own #### mind!!!
2
17%
 
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Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?

Post by kwad »

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! :TOH:
(Also, if anyone out there has one of Graemes TOD's, could you please post a photo).

K-Wad :whip:
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Post by Noah »

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. :D
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I voted hybrid, because i think you should get what you want, and it sounds like thats what you want :-k

oh, and dont forget to post pics when you've recieved it later on :lol:
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Hey Kwad!

I´d go with a custom job myself. I sure wish all decisions could be this pleasant to take!

Cheers!
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Post by kwad »

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! :lol: )
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! :whip:
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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!

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Yep,

I even had him add an extra foot to it (for 9' total)
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When in doubt, buy both, that is my motto! :)
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The man has a great point! :tup:
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bobm2004 wrote:When in doubt, buy both, that is my motto! :)
Bob,
I fully agree with you.
Unfortunately, my finance mangager (aka Mrs. Kwad) does not. :lol:
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Post by Noah »

Sorry to make your decision harder. :lol: A hybrid of the two sound very nice. Or you could also get both. :D 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?
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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!)
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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. :)
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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,

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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?

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kwad wrote: How's your LC ageing? (If you have a recent pic, please feel free to post it up!)
I posted some new pics of my LC. ;)
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Post by hollywood1340 »

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 :D
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Re: Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, or Hybrid of both?

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Nice looking whip! It does look like a mix between TOD and LC. :)
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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?
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Post by hollywood1340 »

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"
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