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Post by strikeomen on Apr 27, 2012 18:18:18 GMT -5
Ok so I was thinking about getting a nylon whip over leather because they are easier to maintain. Are they more durable? or am I wrong www.classicbullwhips.com/prices--ordering-info.htmlI am probably going to order from here but am I right in thinking a raiders whip is tan and not dark brown.
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Post by niagrawhipco on Apr 27, 2012 18:28:01 GMT -5
Leather isn't super hard to maintain, but if you really want something very low maintenance, then nylon is the way to go. The Raiders whip was made in Natural Tan Kangaroo hide, so Tan Nylon would be a good match to the film whip. Nylon can be used in all weather. Rain, snow, and requires no conditioning, though you will want to wipe off excess moisture if you do use it in inclement weather. I've heard nothing but good about James Emery's work, so I'm certain that if you buy from him you won't be disappointed.
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Post by jeremym on Apr 27, 2012 20:28:04 GMT -5
Leather can be used when it's wet/snowy outside, it just takes a little pre-work. Gotta give it a light coat of leather dressing ( or use the fiebling's snow proof stuff ): www.amazon.com/Fiebing-Company-Inc-SNOW00P003Z-Weatherproofing/dp/B000HHJI2C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335576391&sr=8-1-fkmr0let it soak in for about 30 minutes, wipe off excess then go out and crack. After you get in, dry it off immediately and give it another light coat of dressing. Nylon is very low maintenance. Personally for an indy nylon I'd get brown. The cool thing about a leather whip in natural tan, is that it doesn't always stay natural tan. It darkens with time, eventually get dark brown. That's just me though
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Post by strikeomen on Apr 28, 2012 18:15:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the replys guys . Going to get it in dark brown then as I have heard from others that whips darken with age, and when you think of an indy whip you think dark brown. Hell up untill a few weeks ago I thought indy's raiders whip was dark brown. Was just wondering now if you can get a good craking sound off a nylon whip compared to a leather one?
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Post by jeremym on Apr 28, 2012 20:01:12 GMT -5
Definitely. Leather just flows a little smoother than nylon, but
it's certainly not enough to shun nylon whips.
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Post by niagrawhipco on Apr 28, 2012 22:49:05 GMT -5
I agree. I think they each have their place. Nylon is a good way to get into whips without spending a lot of money. But if you really get into cracking nothing beats a high quality leather whip!
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Post by jeremym on Apr 28, 2012 23:13:20 GMT -5
I agree. I think they each have their place. Nylon is a good way to get into whips without spending a lot of money. But if you really get into cracking nothing beats a high quality leather whip! That's a great way of putting it!
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