If you were going to choose between two whips....

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If you were going to choose between two whips....

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Which of these two would appeal to you the most?

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OR

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Both are presented as screen-accurate from Raiders but they obviously look a bit different.

What do you feel is the best representation?

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The anniversary whip (the top pic) I think is the best representation of the Raiders whip that Joe makes. Thats the one I'd purchase if I was going to buy a new whip. Which ever one you choose, I'm sure you will be extremely happy.
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Tony,
I have the one on the bottom (standard 10 ft Indy), and I am completely pleased with it and its performance! Either choice is a "win". Other than SA, the only real notable difference is the thong is a bit smaller in diameter on the "Raiders" than the "standard" model. I know that Darren has a "Raiders" on the way and he should be able to shine some light on how well it performs.

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Call Joe directly. He's super friendly and answers questions thoroughly. Best to go straight to the source. You can even through in your order right there if he allows you to over the phone.
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I am in love with the bottom one. That color is so rich it talks volumes to me!

That said, you can send me whichever one you don't want!! :rolling:
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I'd have to pick the bottom one.

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Since I already have his standard Indy in 10 foot, I´d go with the new SA Raiders. It looks great!
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louiefoxx wrote:I'd have to pick the bottom one.

Louie

Me too. I prefer the thicker thong coming out of the handle, and that rich reddish color.

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As both are Strain's, I don't see how you could possibly go wrong with either.

But as I'm no stickler for screen accuracy, I'd go with the bottom one as well.
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I'm supposed to be getting mine tomorrow.

Look for my post and pics soon!

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I like the second whip.


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Re: If you were going to choose between two whips....

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Visually,I prefer the second, more reddish whip.
But hey, an individual who's really hooked and has the $ might just buy both!! :-$ ;)

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I think I would go for the top one.
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With the first, Joe is trying to recreate the whip as it appears in the first film . . . hard to say how it will look after a year or two or ten of use, though. It should actually start to look like MORE like the film in time, but again everything is going to depend on the user, the climate, the amount of sunlight and leather dressing, etc.

The second is Joe's version of a standard "Indy" style whip. Like the first whip, it will age and darken over time, but I'm sure that he believes that this hide and color is best if you want something to replicate the kind of whips that were provided to the sets of TOD and LC as provided by David Morgan.

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Post by tomek9210 »

But what are the differences between them? I can see only that the top one is a bit narrower in thong and handle and has darker ringknot. That's all.
Hides are the same colour, the photos were made in different light (maybe it's different soap application). Rest look the same in those whips.
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Buy them both.


Then send me one. ;) I'll even let you pick which one.... :[
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