Strain 12 Footer!

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Strain 12 Footer!

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Hi all

I though I would share a recent pic of one of my favorites. It is a Joe Strain 12 footer whiskey color. I posted about it nine years ago when I first purchased it http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42996" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It has darkened up nicely over the years and is still tight as a drum. As Joe has no longer been making whips consistently, this was an awesome find and I´ve enjoyed it for all these years.

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It would be great to see how other people´s whips have been aging through the years.

Thwack!

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Gorgeous whip, gorgeous aging, Indiana Bravo!

How often have you cracked it?

Thanks for sharing! :TOH:
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Thanks bearbeast. :whip:
I take it out when the weather is nice and sometimes crack it in the gym. Here is another pic with its little brother, a ten year old Strain 10 footer in natural tan. The color for the other one I believe was saddle tan, and not whiskey as I stated before. In any case it is now has that purplish tinge. Sort of reminds me of the color of the whip from Crystal Skull.
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Wow, Bravo! Thanks for the pics! The two 'brothers' both look amazing and lovingly looked after!

I hope they both serve you well for years to come!

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Wow, Bravo -- those Strains have aged very well. Outstandingly beautiful whips, sir.

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Thanks Joe. I am in the process of giving them their bi annual coat of pecards and a good shellacking, along with a new popper. The season is upon us!
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