For nearly three thousand years....
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For nearly three thousand years....
....Chris has been wanting to get his first REAL whip. Ok well more like since the very second I was born. So about 25 years. I have been missing the one piece of Indy gear that no gearhead should be without. I picked up this Caicedo Raiders 8" bullwhip from Scot2525 in the classifieds. Awesome whip, awesome price! Great quality and I love the color! Cant crack it yet but I plan to get out and try soon. Thanks so much Scot2525 and Gus! I am now addicted to whips!
Sorry for the bad pictures.
A pic from the seller
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Sorry for the bad pictures.
A pic from the seller
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Re: For nearly three thousand years....
Looks great! You should have a lot of fun with it.
Be careful and wear eye protection - you've only got two!
Be careful and wear eye protection - you've only got two!
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Re: For nearly three thousand years....
Really nice one, Chris!
Now, about that bash...
Now, about that bash...
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LOL! I've been in this hobby since the beginning and have NEVER been able to obtain a real 'roo Indy whip, so your"re WELL ahead of me!
Nice acquisition!
Regards! Michaelson
Nice acquisition!
Regards! Michaelson
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Yea its sitting on a big mason jar. All dented up. I know im a failure!Cajunkraut wrote:Really nice one, Chris!
Now, about that bash...
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Whew, okay.ChrisMD wrote:Yea its sitting on a big mason jar. All dented up. I know im a failure!Cajunkraut wrote:Really nice one, Chris!
Now, about that bash...
I really like the look of that 8 footer. I know its commonly accepted that Indy belted a 10-footer, but in most Raiders screencaps of the belted whip, I see an 8-footer with fewer coils. Much more manageable on the streets of Cairo anyway.
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Cajunkraut wrote:Whew, okay.ChrisMD wrote:Yea its sitting on a big mason jar. All dented up. I know im a failure!Cajunkraut wrote:Really nice one, Chris!
Now, about that bash...
I really like the look of that 8 footer. I know its commonly accepted that Indy belted a 10-footer, but in most Raiders screencaps of the belted whip, I see an 8-footer with fewer coils. Much more manageable on the streets of Cairo anyway.
I can neither confirm nor deny that it does indeed crack inside an apartment.......
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ChrisMD wrote:I can neither confirm nor deny that it does indeed crack inside an apartment.......
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I'm a fan of 7' or 8' for cracking. The 10' might look nice on a belt, but they are unwieldy to actually use. At least for a novice like me.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Our bedroom ceilings are high enough I occasionally fire off a crack or two inside the house. The kids love it. The Bride...not so much.ChrisMD wrote:I can neither confirm nor deny that it does indeed crack inside an apartment.......
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Indiana Jeff
Re: For nearly three thousand years....
Cool brother! Great to see that a whip I made some time ago is still in great shape!
Enjoy it my brother.
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Enjoy it my brother.
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Re: For nearly three thousand years....
Indiana Jeff wrote:I'm a fan of 7' or 8' for cracking. The 10' might look nice on a belt, but they are unwieldy to actually use. At least for a novice like me.
Our bedroom ceilings are high enough I occasionally fire off a crack or two inside the house. The kids love it. The Bride...not so much.ChrisMD wrote:I can neither confirm nor deny that it does indeed crack inside an apartment.......
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Yes, I'm afraid only certain Brides like the sound of a bullwhip in the bedroom. Most will likely express some concern. Do mind the ceiling fan to avoid that whole Pankot Palace issue.
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So true. So true.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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I'm with ya on appearance versus practicality. For 'real world' applications (i.e., controlling animals or assailants, versus using it as a magic lasso), the 8 footer plus a fall is a good balance of looks and function IMO.Indiana Jeff wrote:I'm a fan of 7' or 8' for cracking. The 10' might look nice on a belt, but they are unwieldy to actually use. At least for a novice like me.
Our bedroom ceilings are high enough I occasionally fire off a crack or two inside the house. The kids love it. The Bride...not so much.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
I can get a decent underhand crack with either whip length on our ground floor. Smooth floors and a looong clearance.
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Cant find the todds whip holder I got from you. They say something always disappears in move. Ordered a Crease N Corral holder in mid brown.Cajunkraut wrote:I'm with ya on appearance versus practicality. For 'real world' applications (i.e., controlling animals or assailants, versus using it as a magic lasso), the 8 footer plus a fall is a good balance of looks and function IMO.Indiana Jeff wrote:I'm a fan of 7' or 8' for cracking. The 10' might look nice on a belt, but they are unwieldy to actually use. At least for a novice like me.
Our bedroom ceilings are high enough I occasionally fire off a crack or two inside the house. The kids love it. The Bride...not so much.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
I can get a decent underhand crack with either whip length on our ground floor. Smooth floors and a looong clearance.
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Great choice. Dusty will also do nickel hardware if you ask.ChrisMD wrote:Cant find the todds whip holder I got from you. They say something always disappears in move. Ordered a Crease N Corral holder in mid brown.
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Is that more SA or something?Cajunkraut wrote:Great choice. Dusty will also do nickel hardware if you ask.ChrisMD wrote:Cant find the todds whip holder I got from you. They say something always disappears in move. Ordered a Crease N Corral holder in mid brown.
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ChrisMD wrote:Is that more SA or something?
Only if you fancy that sort of thing.
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I wouldn't worry too much about the hardware, unless it's really important to you. The double wrap holder isn't SA, but FAR better design and actually functional.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Regards,
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Re: For nearly three thousand years....
I discovered a cool way to cinch a whip onto one of the regular whip holders using several double-sided velcro strips used for bundling component cords - works great and is nearly invisible ( I'll post some pics later on ). Back on topic: Congrats on your new aquisition! That is one very nice-looking whip.
Re: For nearly three thousand years....
Alright you buncha enablers. Talked to Dusty...nickel it is
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ChrisMD wrote:Alright you buncha enablers. Talked to Dusty...nickel it is