For nearly three thousand years....

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....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!

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Looks great! You should have a lot of fun with it.

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Really nice one, Chris!

Now, about that bash... :-k
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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!

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Cajunkraut wrote:Really nice one, Chris!

Now, about that bash... :-k
Yea its sitting on a big mason jar. All dented up. I know im a failure!


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ChrisMD wrote:
Cajunkraut wrote:Really nice one, Chris!

Now, about that bash... :-k
Yea its sitting on a big mason jar. All dented up. I know im a failure!
Whew, okay. :lol:

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. :whip:
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Cajunkraut wrote:
ChrisMD wrote:
Cajunkraut wrote:Really nice one, Chris!

Now, about that bash... :-k
Yea its sitting on a big mason jar. All dented up. I know im a failure!
Whew, okay. :lol:

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. :whip:

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.
ChrisMD wrote:I can neither confirm nor deny that it does indeed crack inside an apartment.......
Our bedroom ceilings are high enough I occasionally fire off a crack or two inside the house. :whip: The kids love it. \:D/ The Bride...not so much. [-X


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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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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.
ChrisMD wrote:I can neither confirm nor deny that it does indeed crack inside an apartment.......
Our bedroom ceilings are high enough I occasionally fire off a crack or two inside the house. :whip: The kids love it. \:D/ The Bride...not so much. [-X


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Yes, I'm afraid only certain Brides like the sound of a bullwhip in the bedroom. Most will likely express some concern. :-k Do mind the ceiling fan to avoid that whole Pankot Palace issue.
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So true. So true. :lol:


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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. :whip: The kids love it. \:D/ The Bride...not so much. [-X


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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.

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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Cajunkraut wrote:
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. :whip: The kids love it. \:D/ The Bride...not so much. [-X


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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.

I can get a decent underhand crack with either whip length on our ground floor. Smooth floors and a looong clearance. :)
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: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.
Great choice. Dusty will also do nickel hardware if you ask.
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Cajunkraut wrote:
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.
Great choice. Dusty will also do nickel hardware if you ask.
Is that more SA or something?


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ChrisMD wrote:Is that more SA or something?
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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.

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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. :tup:
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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
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