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for some reason, I don't get the pics here at work AWK. I'll see it tonight. that's good , means I can probably get it easy.Originally Posted by AlWilsonizKING
???? did you look at the pic he posted. It's a ROC with INNOVA on it. hehesilly man!
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I see ratings of 4 , 6 etc on these discs. what does that mean? do that have anything to do with the trajectory you were talking about?
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those numbers measure the various flight characteristics of the different discs. . . don't worry about all that just yet. . .
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really? it's not that important when making a purchase? I think I will buy a Roc soon is there only one kind of roc?
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laser-rocket beer
it's not important, no. . . you need to try a couple discs first to have some point of reference. . . i think there are a couple different rocs, but it doesn't matter that much if it says something like champion or star on it-- those are just names of the different types of plastic they use. . . any roc is fine, the differences are really pretty minimal. . . it'll take you some experimentation to figure out what kind of discs work the best for you, but honestly, if you're buying in a store you're gonna be pretty limited in your options unless you have some crazy specialty place available. . . i generally order my discs online, at least the drivers. . . but for your first discs it doesn't matter all that much-- just pick up whatever's available, anything will work for introductory discs. . . i'd recommend an innova viking or valkyrie if you can find them, those are good beginning drivers IMO. . . the innova champion beast is my favorite driver, and their orc is a good versatile driver also. . .
edit; one other piece of advice-- buy bright colored discs, they're a million times easier to find in the grass. . . especially in courses with heavy overgrowth, which plenty of disc golf courses do have. . . don't buy anything like blue, it's a major pain in the ass to find after you throw it. . . i generally try to get orange or yellow discs. . .
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I am now a proud owner of an innova Valkyrie driver.
Man on a Ledge 7.5/10
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laser-rocket beer
solid all around driver to start with. . . what's the weight?
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Yeah, I figured. I was going on your recommendation. I am not sure what the weight is, but I have it in hand right now. the numbers at the bottom are 9, 4 -2, and 2. what does that mean? should I go with it or exchange it for something else. thanks,
Man on a Ledge 7.5/10
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laser-rocket beer
nah, that's fine. . . those numbers are innova's flight ratings. . . i'm looking for the weight-- not all discs have it marked, but innova's generally pretty good about it. . . flip the disc over and see if there's a number on the back, somewhere in the 150-175 range. . .
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158 , but it's written on the back
Man on a Ledge 7.5/10
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laser-rocket beer
you mean like written on by hand, with a sharpie or something? that's how it's supposed to be. . . 158 is pretty light, but that's fine for a beginner. . . take it out and throw it around and see how it flies for you-- if you aren't getting the kind of distance you want, you may want to get a heavier disc like a 170 gram. . .
as i've said before, it's all about practicing and seeing what you're comfortable with. . . if you're going to drive forehand like throwing a regular frisbee, make sure you pivot through your hips-- keep your wrist stiff so you can snap it hard at the end of the throw to get some velocity. . . and don't let your index finger slide out along the rim of the disc, at least when you're driving-- pinch the rim between your thumb, and your index and middle finger. . . grip it tight and fling it. . .
and if you want to throw it backhand, ask AWIK-- i suck ass at backhand drives. . .
for putting, keep your wrist loose and just float it softly. . .
did you purchase a putter also? if not, you really should-- putting effectively with that valkyrie would be a huge bitch. . . and i recommend having a backup driver in case you lose the first one. . .
Last edited by dogfish; 11-04-2011 at 03:42 PM.
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yes, by handyou mean like written on by hand, with a sharpie or something? that's how it's supposed to be. . . 158 is pretty light, but that's fine for a beginner. . . take it out and throw it around and see how it flies for you-- if you aren't getting the kind of distance you want, you may want to get a heavier disc like a 170 gram. . .
as i've said before, it's all about practicing and seeing what you're comfortable with. . . if you're going to drive forehand like throwing a regular frisbee, make sure you pivot through your hips-- keep your wrist stiff so you can snap it hard at the end of the throw to get some velocity. . .
and if you want to throw it backhand, ask AWIK-- i suck ass at backhand drives. . .
for putting, keep your wrist loose and just float it softly. . .
did you purchase a putter also? if not, you really should-- putting effectively with that valkyrie would be a huge bitch. . . and i recommend having a backup driver in case you lose the first one. . .
Man on a Ledge 7.5/10
It's about a man, on a ledge.
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I was wondering about the techniques. I will get a putter next. should have time to get out next week. thank yoiu for your adviceyou mean like written on by hand, with a sharpie or something? that's how it's supposed to be. . . 158 is pretty light, but that's fine for a beginner. . . take it out and throw it around and see how it flies for you-- if you aren't getting the kind of distance you want, you may want to get a heavier disc like a 170 gram. . .
as i've said before, it's all about practicing and seeing what you're comfortable with. . . if you're going to drive forehand like throwing a regular frisbee, make sure you pivot through your hips-- keep your wrist stiff so you can snap it hard at the end of the throw to get some velocity. . .
and if you want to throw it backhand, ask AWIK-- i suck ass at backhand drives. . .
for putting, keep your wrist loose and just float it softly. . .
did you purchase a putter also? if not, you really should-- putting effectively with that valkyrie would be a huge bitch. . . and i recommend having a backup driver in case you lose the first one. . .
Man on a Ledge 7.5/10
It's about a man, on a ledge.
laser-rocket beer
let us know how it goes. . .
it can be pretty frustrating at first, so didn't get too perturbed-- those little fuggers can be harder to toss than they look. . . a lot of people have a wicked hook until they get comfortable with the golf discs. . .
Closemindednessiskillinus
Nut, Hop has had some great advice for you.
As far as throwing Backhand, you want to stay relaxed until the point where you're actually going to throw the disc. Meaning bring the disc back in a relaxed motion across your body, then use all your force to throw the disc. Most people try to power the entire throw which in turns creates a lot of technique/accuracy issues. When doing this motion, remember, "nipple to nipple." This will help keep it flat as you're throwing. Try also to keep it close to your body when you're doing the throwing motion. I would also recommend standing in one spot when learning to drive as opposed to doing a run-up. The will help not only with the technique, but also the accuracy. There are a lot of good youtube videos that explain it while you can watch people go through the motions.
Like Hop added, most beginning in the sport will have a lot of "fade" (the last of the 4 numbers). When you get a bit more comfortable throwing, you'll learn to get them to fly a lot straighter, sort of an "S" flight.
They are not like standard fisbees at all. So remember that when first throwing....some people don't grasp that concept.
Most of all...have fun!! It's a great sport, easy to learn and progress (unlike ball golf) and it's THE FASTEST growing sport in the US!!!
PEACE!!!
SAKUNA MATATA - Black Forest, CO
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Oh and as far as putters go......Get a Discraft Magnet or an Innova Aviar. Those are the 2 best putters IMO. I use a Magnet and will never use any other putter.
PEACE!!!
SAKUNA MATATA - Black Forest, CO
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