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Thanks! It’s a Dx Sidewinder. 6 is tricky. I either get it close, or I’m screwed down in the gulch!
edit: unfortunately that disc bounced off a tree and went into the pond at Jones. Was bummed!
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Thanks! It’s a Dx Sidewinder. 6 is tricky. I either get it close, or I’m screwed down in the gulch!
edit: unfortunately that disc bounced off a tree and went into the pond at Jones. Was bummed!
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That’s good to hear! Should do Kentwood.
I did the Dorthea Dix course today. Was pretty cool. All par 4’s and 5’s. All long and mostly open. Was fun change from the regular NC woods.
I played renaissance near the CLT airport today. My buddy and I were retrieving a disc down in the big gully on hole 18.
The poor guy slipped into a hole and injured his foot. I helped drag him up the hill to a grassy area. I'm 5'8" 170, he's 6'5" 250, that took some doing, mostly his doing to be honest.
I managed to get a car onto the field to get him and took him to the ER. It turned out to be a broken fibula. Bummer day for him.
The poor guy slipped into a hole and injured his foot. I helped drag him up the hill to a grassy area. I'm 5'8" 170, he's 6'5" 250, that took some doing, mostly his doing to be honest.
I managed to get a car onto the field to get him and took him to the ER. It turned out to be a broken fibula. Bummer day for him.
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Dang that sucks.
Don’t take this the wrong way, but HA. Another victim of Renny. That course has crushed more than one person. Hope your buddy heals quickly.
I’ve never understood how the people I’ve seen play in sandals or light footwear survive. Some of the places I’ve thrown discs have need hip waders or snake boots.
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Played two rounds today at Torma Town. Pay-to-play course ($5 for all day) on a combo of private land and a power line right-of-way. It’s a fun little course with a good amount of elevation change.
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I made a pretty good shot on that last hole, but left my favorite disk behind sitting in the grass.
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Such an amazing shot. Philo is cool. But I believe it was an albatross of a 850’ par 5.
So his second shot, I think around 450’.
This video shows his drive as well.
So his second shot, I think around 450’.
This video shows his drive as well.
I’ve been working on increasing my release speed and distance, and I think I may have over done it. Feels like I’ve pulled a muscle in my right shoulder. Taking a few days off from playing to allow it to rest and hopefully heal. This sucks. Feels like 2 steps forward and one step back.
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My shoulder is almost always sore. Sucks.
Having a hard time getting my swing better.
My technique sucks. And I’m having a hard time improving it.
Having a hard time getting my swing better.
My technique sucks. And I’m having a hard time improving it.
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Keep working. Someday, if you try hard enough, you will have lost half as many as I have!
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I'd start with a Discraft Buzzz SS and a putter like an Innova Aviar. Maybe two of each. Just my opinion.
I agree with Dave. Definitely nothing faster than a midrange when starting out. Learn to throw them, learn to throw them accurately, and learn to throw them consistently. Then work up to a fairway, and lastly drivers.
I wish I had done this when starting out. Would have saved lots of frustration in my part.
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I wish I had done this when starting out. Would have saved lots of frustration in my part.
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If I get a chance to sneak down to Wagram and Mid South guns soon I’d be happy to give you some freebies. I have a rather large stash of discs in my garage. I’ll let you know.
Chuckman
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I played when I was in college at ECU (87-91), they had a course by the track and baseball stadium. I really enjoyed it. Like most things in my life, I really sucked at it, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
HotSoup
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I stay in Apex most every other weekend. I'll gladly take you up on that offer! Greatly appreciate it!
Shoot me a PM next time you are up here and I’ll meet you with some discs.
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Should get back out and play man! If nothing else, it's good exercise and a nice walk. So many nice courses around.
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Hit me up if you want to play a round or two sometime.
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Great family activity. And free once you have the discs!
Chuckman
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That is the key to disc golf. At my peak I am half way decent to mediocre. I’ve played a lot with some very good players. Pretty sure I had as much or more fun than they did. My torn bicep tendon seems to be healed fairly well. Might have to tip the toes back in the water soon. Weather is perfect.
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This summer heat takes a lot more out of me when I play, but still having fun. Played my first tournament last night. Random dubs at Renske. Didn’t play so great, partner carried us to an -8. Think winning score was around -15 or so.
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Same here. All the time. Did 10 miles the other day! Got my 5th ace at Kentwood on 17 about two weeks ago.
I’ve played about 3 or times in the last month. Trying not to over do it and snap my tendon off again. @NKD when you are up for playing that brutal new cpurse near me let me know. I haven’t gotten over there yet. Just played Buckhorn and Rock Ridge a few times. Mixed results. Playing without my thumber sucks.
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Anytime man! Just played there twice within last week. Love Diavolo.
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Sup? Anybody chucking discs? Been crappy weather but there’s been some decent windows.
I moved to Hillsborough. Kinda a black hole around here for courses. I miss Kentwood!
But I’ve been hitting some other stuff like UNC, which I love, and Valley Springs (warming up to it). Looking forward to some more around Burlington.
I moved to Hillsborough. Kinda a black hole around here for courses. I miss Kentwood!
But I’ve been hitting some other stuff like UNC, which I love, and Valley Springs (warming up to it). Looking forward to some more around Burlington.
Chriselalto
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So i was driving down my neighborhood and saw a laundry basket at the road. A free sign. I pull over and its packed with disc golf discs. about 50-60. The lady had a kid who left home 10-15 years ago. I bring them home as i have a dog. That was about 3 years ago. We still have about 10-15 as i took some to our cabin to have. The dog went through them or they got thrown into the woods by me or the kids.
Come to look at them, they are from various tournaments, events etc. Google told me that some are/were worth $15-$50 and up. But the dog loves them. They last a long time.
Come to look at them, they are from various tournaments, events etc. Google told me that some are/were worth $15-$50 and up. But the dog loves them. They last a long time.
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