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

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:58 pm

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

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:28 pm

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.

EvilDean · Post by **EvilDean** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:59 pm

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

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:03 pm

Hey Kwad!

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

Cheers!
IndianaBravo

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:44 pm

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!

IndianaBravo · Post by **IndianaBravo** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:22 pm

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

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:59 pm

Yep,

I even had him add an extra foot to it (for 9' total)

bobm2004 · Post by **bobm2004** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:47 pm

When in doubt, buy both, that is my motto!

Indiana County Jr. · Post by **Indiana County Jr.** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:06 pm

The man has a great point!

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:32 pm

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.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:39 pm

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?

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:43 pm

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!)

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:37 pm

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.

Marhala · Post by **Marhala** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:54 pm

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.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:22 pm

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.

hollywood1340 · Post by **hollywood1340** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:22 am

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

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:29 am

Nice looking whip! It does look like a mix between TOD and LC.

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 5:14 am

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?

hollywood1340 · Post by **hollywood1340** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:52 pm

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"