From falls & poppers to plaiting & cracking technique, this section is dedicated in memory of Sergei, IndyGear Staff Member and Whip Guru. Always remember to keep "Celebratin' Life!"
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
The whip has no significant history to speak of. The seller/original owner stated he bought it in '84, and has taken really good care of it since. It probably hasn't been cracked much judging solely by the condition of the original fall.
I'm not sure how many of these older-pattern Morgans are still around because I haven't seen too many. If you think about it, the market for professional-grade bullwhips seems to be pretty specific to begin with. Maybe it was even more so in the early Eighties.
Is it just me or is the butt knot on that whip more straight than the raiders "egg" shaped knot? It is a nice whip too, I'm just curious. You also need to take that thing out for a little cracking! Congratz on an awesome buy!
Yes, I agree that It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I too had my opportunity, indeed to be honest I've had more than one, one for unused 10ft 1989 and a 12ft approx '87 -'88.. But,I hope however in a further opportunity because I want to find a Morgan bullwhip made in the first half of the 80s
Cajunkraut, could you do some more detailed pics of the handle?
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
You know, I don't know if anyone else has thought of this yet.....but I think this might be the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
I don't post much of my gear, but I'm particularly proud of this new acquisition. A well-cared for vintage 1984(ish) 10 foot Morgan with the original fall. Old school Raiders style, with a narrower thong and 8 inch handle. To me, it's simply the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
You know, I don't know if anyone else has thought of this yet.....but I think this might be the Holy Grail of Indy whips.
Eh, I must've glossed over that part in my enthusiasm. It happens sometimes.
Eh, I must've glossed over that part in my enthusiasm. It happens sometimes. ](./images/smilies/Indy_wall.gif "Brick wall"){kind=small}
