Anyone own a Lee Keppler whip?

falconau · Post by **falconau** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 6:36 pm

Hi I'm a newbie to this whip thing, and I'm thinking about buying a Lee Keppler.
My main interst is to have a whip for decoration, which I could also take out for the occasional crack.
If anyone has one of Lee's whips, are they durable enough for actual use, and which length would be the best for display on a belt. I'm thinking the 10 footer might be a good all round choice, but I'd like to hear from some actual whip owners.

Thanks

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 7:05 pm

I just ordered a 10 footer from Lee. I did it based on what others had said and that I just can't see myself actually using it much, if I ever use it. It's more for looks, but you never know.

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 9:25 pm

A Lee Keppler whip is an excellent starter whip. His new one has a wrist loop now which makes it look more authentic when hanging it off your gun belt. I have an 8 footer. It's the whip I usually take camping. It can really take TREMENDOUS amount of abuse. It's the only whip I crack on sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and the desert floor. It takes a beating and it still keeps on cracking. Funny thing, you look at the thong and fall and you can't even see any signs of abuse.

In fact here is a picture of Lee's whip next to a David Morgan:

Lee's web page is:
http://www.adventure-supply.com

And to plug the Indygear Whip page, there is a specific page of urls to answer all your whip needs, questions, other sources, etc.
[url]http://www.indygear.com/gear/whip_links.shtml[url]

Have fun, but be safe.

-Sergei
p.s. Make sure to get Lee's whip holders. The best in my opinion as far as form, function and true accuracy to the flicks. Of course the Raiders whip holder is directly attached to the gun belt which is the BEST one out there.

falconau · Post by **falconau** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 10:11 pm

Thanks guys. That's just the kind of response I was hoping for. I think I'll place an order for a 10 footer this week.

Jonesy · Post by **Jonesy** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 12:16 am

The Keppler whip is a fine piece!

And, another fun fact, is that the Keppler whip can be seen inside Indy's office at the Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland.

falconau · Post by **falconau** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:06 am

Better and better.

RedburnIV · Post by **RedburnIV** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 4:11 pm

Yeah I was also thinking about a Keppler, but changed my mind to an ECWhip, Kepplers look like they could take a beating, do they crack decently??

Regards, Dan

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 6:11 pm

NeosMatrix003 wrote:Yeah I was also thinking about a Keppler, but changed my mind to an ECWhip, Kepplers look like they could take a beating, do they crack decently??

Regards, Dan

Yeah, they both crack, but the ECWhip does have a couple of bellies, so it will crack more easier. It's really apples and oranges. The ECWhip is made out of roo, where the Keppler is cow hide. But we are talking an entry level whip and priced accordingly without hurting the budget. The ECWhip 12 plait model was $30 per foot. It's more labor intensive to make and the cost of hide were more. That's why I say it's apples vs. oranges.

-S

Indiana_Alex · Post by **Indiana_Alex** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 11:35 pm

Well in my opnion(which I know isn't worth much

) you CAN"T go wrong with the Keppler. I got mine last month and I can't stop cracking it. The only thing that orginally turned me off was the color but its really grown on me and I think it looks great with the rest of the gear. I ordered a 8 foot as directed by the folks here and I can't be more pleased. But since your main use will be for show the 10 foot would probably look better but they are harder to crack. And as Sergi said it is one tough whip, and its gotta be the best crack for your buck.
Cheers, Alex

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Tue Sep 03, 2002 12:50 am

Indiana_Alex wrote:Well in my opnion(which I know isn't worth much ) you CAN"T go wrong with the Keppler. I got mine last month and I can't stop cracking it. The only thing that orginally turned me off was the color but its really grown on me and I think it looks great with the rest of the gear. I ordered a 8 foot as directed by the folks here and I can't be more pleased. But since your main use will be for show the 10 foot would probably look better but they are harder to crack. And as Sergi said it is one tough whip, and its gotta be the best crack for your buck.
Cheers, Alex

Allright, Alex. Keppler's whip is a great launching pad. If you get serious, you can expand into the roo's. If things don't work out, you are not out the big bucks like investing at a minimum of about $300 for a decent roo, double bellied whip. And if things don't work out as far as pursuing sport cracking, you still have a decent looking whip hanging off your belt.

-S

The_Edge · Post by **The_Edge** » Wed Sep 04, 2002 1:40 pm

Sergei wrote:
NeosMatrix003 wrote:Yeah I was also thinking about a Keppler, but changed my mind to an ECWhip, Kepplers look like they could take a beating, do they crack decently??

Regards, Dan
Yeah, they both crack, but the ECWhip does have a couple of bellies, so it will crack more easier. It's really apples and oranges. The ECWhip is made out of roo, where the Keppler is cow hide. But we are talking an entry level whip and priced accordingly without hurting the budget. The ECWhip 12 plait model was $30 per foot. It's more labor intensive to make and the cost of hide were more. That's why I say it's apples vs. oranges.

-S

I can't believe...What in the...After all that...Oh, forget it.

-KS

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 2:08 am

Kyle, I understand your comments. I apologize with the above comments to Kyle and the readers of this thread. Correcting my comment, a properly constructed 2 belly, roo whip should crack better than the entry level whip provided by Lee. I got carried away with the concept of 2 belly whips and the reality.

( My bad.

-S

AppalachiaJones · Post by **AppalachiaJones** » Fri Oct 11, 2002 1:00 am

Sorry for bringing up an old post but I was wondering about Lee's shipping speed. I have pretty much decided that I am going to go with a Keppler 10 foot for now, however I have one concern. Lee seems like a great guy, he always replies to my e-mails right away and is as friendly as could be but he seems to have this little problem with getting items to his customers in a timely manner. I am not saying it's his fault or anything like that but I am wondering about how long you can expect to wait for one of his whips to arrive. Thanks.

AppalachiaJones · Post by **AppalachiaJones** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 12:05 am

Anybody? Come on guys, I know at least one of you has ordered a whip from Lee...

Gregoire Defense · Post by **Gregoire Defense** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 12:21 am

IndyJones,

(I have not bought a whip BTW

) Have you spoken with Mr. Keppler recently? He has not been replying to my e-mails

AppalachiaJones · Post by **AppalachiaJones** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 12:36 am

Actually I have recently spoken with him. It seemed that he was getting back to me very quickly but after I told him I wanted to order a whip I haven't heard from him. Perhaps I am being a bit cynical though. Sometimes that impatience can make a small time frame seem much longer.

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 10:01 am

Lee travels around alot to gunshows to sell his products (weekends and such). It's possible he's been out of town. I'd wait a week and if nothing try again.