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maboot38
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by maboot38 » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:27 pm
Hey all,
I just wanted to say that I have a bullwhip from Gus Caicedo that came in last week. I've been working with it since then, and it is gorgeous. I gave it a few Pecard treatments, and have whipped it around outside for a while. It cracked almost instantly with minimal effort and feels great in my hand. The weight is well balanced and the quality (in my opinion) is fantastic for the price.
I highly recommend this whip.
IndianaBogart
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by IndianaBogart » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:47 pm
Very nice. I'm assuming it's an 8ft/8plt.
That's what I have and I love it. Gus is a great guy and does great work.
maboot38
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by maboot38 » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:48 pm
8 foot 12 plait.
Holt
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by Holt » Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:01 pm
very nice!
Cracker
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by Cracker » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:00 pm
I agree, very nice looking whip, congratulations !!
maboot38
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by maboot38 » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:13 pm
Actually, the image above is a photo of Gus's website of an 8 plait whip. Here is an actual photo of my 12 plain 8 ft whip.
TurnerME
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by TurnerME » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:28 am
Good pick. Is it made with Gus's heavier design?
maboot38
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by maboot38 » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:41 am
That's what he told me. I don't have one of his previous whips to compare it to.
Soup
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by Soup » Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:31 am
Very nice, hope you have lots of fun using it.
Regards,
Soup