carts

[Maidenrules]

Does anyone recommend a good disc golf cart.

[Tek Zeus]

Sun Mountain
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[Matt B.]

Does anyone recommend a good disc golf cart.

The only really decent product available commercially as a "disc golf cart" is the Go Cart from gottagogottathrow.com. It's pretty nice, about $200 shipped.

Most people have made their own using a ball golf push cart or baby stroller.

I took a basic used push cart from Play It Again Sports, removed extraneous hardware, drilled holes through the frame and attached an L shaped shelf bracket. Then used bolts with wing nuts to attach a piece of plywood to the bracket on which my Revolution bag sits. I use the umbrella loops to secure it to the cart, and the bag straps go through the cart handle. You can use bungees too for more support. Lots of different ideas and designs out there.

[MAD DOGZ HOBBY]

Does anyone recommend a good disc golf cart.

Mad Dogz Hobby will be getting some carts in soon, if enterested let me know and i will send pics and info we i get them in.

Thanks

[Burge]

A cart? A CART!? :slapface:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf. If you seriously think you need a cart, then you seriously need to think about carrying less plastic.

I carry 18 discs -- max, usually 12-15, or 10 for night rounds, but I know I could get by with just 2 or 3. Sure, I've got a lot of plastic too, probably 30-40 kickin' around that I don't even throw or that are backups of a critical disc, but even when I carry 18, I usually only use about 6 of those discs 95% of the time.

I've seen a couple of yokels truckin' carts around on our rugged courses over the years...they really look just as foolish as the ya-hoos that are so afraid to put their enormous bag on the ground that they have the little stool to hold it up.:rolleyes2:

If you think your ability to play a good round is limited by the amount of plastic you can lug (or cart) around the course, then maybe you should think about expanding your abilities before you expand your inventory.

[Scott]

A cart? A CART!? :slapface:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf. If you seriously think you need a cart, then you seriously need to think about carrying less plastic.

I carry 18 discs -- max, usually 12-15, or 10 for night rounds, but I know I could get by with just 2 or 3. Sure, I've got a lot of plastic too, probably 30-40 kickin' around that I don't even throw or that are backups of a critical disc, but even when I carry 18, I usually only use about 6 of those discs 95% of the time.

I've seen a couple of yokels truckin' carts around on our rugged courses over the years...they really look just as foolish as the ya-hoos that are so afraid to put their enormous bag on the ground that they have the little stool to hold it up.:rolleyes2:

If you think your ability to play a good round is limited by the amount of plastic you can lug (or cart) around the course, then maybe you should think about expanding your abilities before you expand your inventory.

Because what works for one person should work for every person. :rolleyes2:

[Darr]

A cart? A CART!? :slapface:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf. If you seriously think you need a cart, then you seriously need to think about carrying less plastic.

I carry 18 discs -- max, usually 12-15, or 10 for night rounds, but I know I could get by with just 2 or 3. Sure, I've got a lot of plastic too, probably 30-40 kickin' around that I don't even throw or that are backups of a critical disc, but even when I carry 18, I usually only use about 6 of those discs 95% of the time.

I've seen a couple of yokels truckin' carts around on our rugged courses over the years...they really look just as foolish as the ya-hoos that are so afraid to put their enormous bag on the ground that they have the little stool to hold it up.:rolleyes2:

If you think your ability to play a good round is limited by the amount of plastic you can lug (or cart) around the course, then maybe you should think about expanding your abilities before you expand your inventory.
Man, I would love to watch Ulibarri whoop your ass pulling around his cart. :slapface:
or Barry, or Drew, or the Kirklands...

[JMan]

Burge, all I can say is your attitude shows obvious noob status with DG...welcome to the dg ranks, and you know...folks round here been playing this game longer than you've been alive...might want to see that as a chance to gain years of experience concerning the game rather than voicing generalities about gear you don't have experience with, and the golfers who use it. That will endear you to few...just a thought...the welcome was sincere.

[emmarose]

A cart? A CART!? :slapface:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf. If you seriously think you need a cart, then you seriously need to think about carrying less plastic.

I carry 18 discs -- max, usually 12-15, or 10 for night rounds, but I know I could get by with just 2 or 3. Sure, I've got a lot of plastic too, probably 30-40 kickin' around that I don't even throw or that are backups of a critical disc, but even when I carry 18, I usually only use about 6 of those discs 95% of the time.

I've seen a couple of yokels truckin' carts around on our rugged courses over the years...they really look just as foolish as the ya-hoos that are so afraid to put their enormous bag on the ground that they have the little stool to hold it up.:rolleyes2:

If you think your ability to play a good round is limited by the amount of plastic you can lug (or cart) around the course, then maybe you should think about expanding your abilities before you expand your inventory.

wow, i totally envy your spasm, knot, and pain free back. and you're right... those of us who suffer from pain that is exacerbated by hauling around our bags of plastic, etc. should totally ditch the bulk of our discs, water bottles, spf, bug spray, extra layers and anything else that's going to add weight and be entirely concerned with appearing rugged and bad assed as opposed to admittedly slightly foolish with a cart or setting our bag on the chair so we don't have to bend down as often... heaven forbid someone think disc golfers look nerdy... should i even dare to mention pops' brilliant "minnie on a string" i witnessed at the BSF this weekend? maybe i should just give up disc golf all together...

p.s. i don't carry that much plastic... and i pretty much use every disc in every round... i've culled in the last couple months, getting rid of the ones that are just for show...

... alright, rant off.

[emmarose]

p.p.s. burge, i'm sorry for ranting at you. i'm clearly just jealous that my back hurts all the time and apparently yours does not.

[Matt B.]

A cart? A CART!? :slapface:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf. If you seriously think you need a cart, then you seriously need to think about carrying less plastic.

I carry 18 discs -- max, usually 12-15, or 10 for night rounds, but I know I could get by with just 2 or 3. Sure, I've got a lot of plastic too, probably 30-40 kickin' around that I don't even throw or that are backups of a critical disc, but even when I carry 18, I usually only use about 6 of those discs 95% of the time.

I've seen a couple of yokels truckin' carts around on our rugged courses over the years...they really look just as foolish as the ya-hoos that are so afraid to put their enormous bag on the ground that they have the little stool to hold it up.:rolleyes2:

If you think your ability to play a good round is limited by the amount of plastic you can lug (or cart) around the course, then maybe you should think about expanding your abilities before you expand your inventory.

I've had some back problems for about 10 years or so, and I really can't wear a backpack or any weight on my shoulders that compresses my spine anymore. After an hour or so I am in bad shape. Luckily for me my back problems are not aggravated by throwing. So I use a cart to play disc golf.

You are jumping to some really asinine conclusions here about why people use a cart. You clearly assume it has to do with wanting to carry way too much plastic. Your idea that using a cart is somehow antithetical to "the entire idea of disc golf" is equally baseless.

You don't appear to be a PDGA member so I have no way to gauge your ability as a golfer. But I'm guessing from the tone and off the mark content of your post that you are probably a young guy who doesn't know a lot about disc golf, disc golfers or disc golf history and culture, and who is probably not all that great of a player. I think I could probably whip your ass at disc golf even though I am an old dude with a cart.

Why you would think that this thread is a good place to throw your opinion around and tell people to "expand their abilities" simply because they use a cart is mindboggling. You come off sounding like a childish jackass.

I'm not really sure it can be succintly defined, but wouldn't the "entire idea of disc golf" be along the lines of: "Have fun while throwing the fewest strokes and enjoying the fellowship of the game and the other players"? What does using a cart or a lot of discs or a stool have to do with any of that? If you're looking for "the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf" you've done a pretty good job demonstrating it with the overall attitude and tone of your post.

Good day to you.

[emmarose]

sing it on the mountain, brutha matt!!!



... makes me want to delete my apology...

[Matt Kelly]

The only really decent product available commercially as a "disc golf cart" is the Go Cart from gottagogottathrow.com. It's pretty nice, about $200 shipped.



I just ordered one on Monday!

[Matt B.]

I just ordered one on Monday!

Four rounds at BSF will do that!
Man, they look real nice. Please post a review after you've tried it out!

[CMC206]

I think it depends a lot on the course. If the terrain is flat carts can be great. In casual rounds I like the idea of of having a boombox and beers on ice in a mini cooler. I like the one that Barry Shultz is using. This is the first season I have carried a stool in tournament play and It's not that I'm afraid to set my bag down (It has Rhino Liner) I don't have to bend all the way over to get stuff and being able to sit when things get backed up or the bench is full it is great for older peeps. I have even seen one guy that has an umbrella stand on his which is pretty sweet. I would say don't knock until you try it. I only carry 15 discs including 2 putters but when you add on 2 jugs of water/six pack, umbrella, ect it 's heavy. I think I might just go check out that cart that Barry has it looks pretty sweet. I think the dudes with crazy home made carts are cool. It shows ingenuity and if it helps your game then why the F not? I played some glow for the first time at Milo last Saturday night with a dude named Loki and he hooked me up with a disc (off of his cart) and the next day I shaved 4 strokes off of my 3rd round.

[TreeLove]

A cart? A CART!? :slapface:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf. If you seriously think you need a cart, then you seriously need to think about carrying less plastic.

I carry 18 discs -- max, usually 12-15, or 10 for night rounds, but I know I could get by with just 2 or 3. Sure, I've got a lot of plastic too, probably 30-40 kickin' around that I don't even throw or that are backups of a critical disc, but even when I carry 18, I usually only use about 6 of those discs 95% of the time.

I've seen a couple of yokels truckin' carts around on our rugged courses over the years...they really look just as foolish as the ya-hoos that are so afraid to put their enormous bag on the ground that they have the little stool to hold it up.:rolleyes2:

If you think your ability to play a good round is limited by the amount of plastic you can lug (or cart) around the course, then maybe you should think about expanding your abilities before you expand your inventory.

Or maybe his back hurts?

I am what I am because of who we all are.

Wow, way to take responsibility for yourself, dude.

[Burge]

Okay everyone...obviously, I went off half-cocked and I sincerely apologize:blush:, my rant was not intended at anyone personally, especially not Maidenrules (because Maiden does RULE:rockon:) and maybe my point bears a little clarification, but there are quite a few assumptions that were made within your responses that are as unfounded as some of my assertions...

First of all, I should have left an allowance for those that suffer from chronic pain, yet still love the sport to do whatever it takes to get out there and throw. I don't disparage those people for using a cart...good reason.

Second, of course, there are legitimate tournament situations where there may be a crowded course with a lot of groups and many players spend more time waiting to throw than actually throwing...another good reason. Bring your stool...you'll need it.

Then, how could I forget the serious pros that, while in the middle of a crucial tourney, don't necessarily throw 20 different discs in the round, but want to be prepared for any contingency that might cause them to lose a disc or two and want to have a backup, or six of the same disc in different plastics and varying levels of wear...ok, reason number three. However, when I see someone with a massive bag and a stool, playing a casual solo round, and the only thing they're using the stool for is to keep their bag from touching the ground, it's just a peacock tail.

Also, I should make the distinction that our in-town courses (Highbridge, Downriver and Peoples Park) are all within fairly rugged terrain whereas I would see a cart as a burden more than a convenience. Subsequently, those that I have seen dragging a cart of some kind through the roughest parts do look as if they are burdening themselves with the security of su'perfluous material goods -- particularly the ones that feel the need to strap on a boombox. Music is entirely a matter of personal preference and to each their own, but I come to the course to listen to the soundtrack that is provided: the river, the birds, the breeze and the occasional 'ching'...unfortunately, it doesn't have a volume knob -- call me a purist, but if that isn't good enough for someone, they make these crazy little things called iPods.:rolleyes2:

I can relate with Emma and Matt as I have an ancient lower back injury that limits my flexibility, bruised bones in my right ankle that still hurt from hyper-extending it during a fall six weeks ago and rheumatiod arthritis to boot,-- still, I carry a bag. I guess I like to travel light. It just has discs, a towel, water, and a slingshot. Even then, I still enjoy just grabbing three discs and taking my chances with the trees.

In all, I fail to see the need to flaunt disc golf prowess or age, Matt -- yes, I came off as an opinionated grouch, but If you must know, I've been flippin' lids since the early 70's, won a distance and accuracy competition sponsored by Wham-O and Spokane Parks & Rec when I was 12, played ultimate while attending Evergreen, and have been playing disc golf long enough to keep it under par. I guess I'm just the old dude with a bag, but I'm never out to whup anyone's ass. When it becomes a pissing contest, that's when the fun ends.

What I would consider to be 'the essence of disc golf' is being able to enjoy the course and its natural setting, while playing a challenging and rewarding game with others who wish to do the same.

Oh, and TreeLove, my 'signature' is not a diffusion of responsibility for my actions...quite the contrary. It's an old Banfi philosophy that speaks to the idea that we are all connected, like a 'universal family'. I'm taking responsibility for my flying-off-the-handle earlier because I obviously hurt my family and they let me know about it.

Sorry kids.:wink2:

[Matt B.]

Okay everyone...obviously, I went off half-cocked and I sincerely apologize:blush:,

Apology accepted

In all, I fail to see the need to flaunt disc golf prowess or age, Matt -- yes, I came off as an opinionated grouch, but If you must know, I've been flippin' lids since the early 70's, won a distance and accuracy competition sponsored by Wham-O and Spokane Parks & Rec when I was 12, played ultimate while attending Evergreen, and have been playing disc golf long enough to keep it under par. I guess I'm just the old dude with a bag, but I'm never out to whup anyone's ass. When it becomes a pissing contest, that's when the fun ends.

The fun ended when you declared a cart user to be the antithesis of disc golf, but I know what you are saying. I didn't start any pissing contests here, but I don't mind joining one when my hackles are up.

I'm taking responsibility for my flying-off-the-handle earlier because I obviously hurt my family and they let me know about it.

GROUP HUG! :kissflowers:

Sorry kids.:wink2:

:cheers::cheers:

[Burge]

The fun ended when you declared a cart user to be the antithesis of disc golf, but I know what you are saying. I didn't start any pissing contests here, but I don't mind joining one when my hackles are up.

OK, Matt, I guess one more clarification is in order...

If you'll notice, I said, in the beginning:

I would consider a cart to be the antithesis of the entire idea of disc golf.

...not the user.

To put it plainly, when I see a cart, the first thing that comes to mind is ball golf and, really, I think ball golf is the antithesis of disc golf. Golf is a game that was created by wealthy royalty, for wealthy royalty. Even though modern ball golf is not exclusive to a reigning monarchy, it is still a sport that is fraught with social and economic barriers.

Disc Golf is a game that is of the people, by the people and for the people.

Every time I drive to Downriver DGC, and I drive past the lower end of Downriver Ball Golf Course, with nothing but rich, over-dressed, old ball knockin' white dudes driving around in $10K golf carts, and I think:
"man, I am so glad I don't play a sport where I have to spend thousands of dollars on clubs, clothes, shoes, balls, a cart, greens fees, range time and country club dues while I contribute to a massive yearly pollution of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer and wasted water on a huge tract of land that isn't even growing any food crops. Instead, I get to go to a beautiful, natural course where the plant-life is allowed to grow and change on its own, I get to wear whatever I want, it only costs me my gas to get there and sweat equity contribution to the course to play, I grab my $100 worth of plastic and I'm ready to throw. :)"

Plus, dude, the pissing contest/fun-ending remark was not directed at you, (although I can totally see how you could get that) I mean playing with people who are out for a pissing contest...not people who are highly competitive, that's fun -- It's people who are aggressively competitive. That's what ruins a good time.

Cheers!:cheers:

[Matt B.]

OK, Matt, I guess one more clarification is in order...

If you'll notice, I said, in the beginning:



...not the user.

And then you said a whole lot of other stuff too, but I already accepted your sincere apology and offered a group hug so I'm not going to play the parse the statement game.




Plus, dude, the pissing contest/fun-ending remark was not directed at you, (although I can totally see how you could get that) I mean playing with people who are out for a pissing contest

A lot of what you said came across as a pissing contest even though you didn't intend it that way

Cheers!:cheers:

Now can we hug it out?

[snap7times]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udj8cX_j_wc

[GrummyBear]

:)Carts are cool... Drama is not... Especially over carts!:pullhair:

[emmarose]

burge,

ball golf was actually invented by shepherds in the fields with sheep and shillelaghs. it has not always been a rich man's sport although indeed it has become one (or rich lady's sport... whatever)

... i do not believe, however, that ball golf is the antithesis of disc golf... without ball golf we would not have disc golf and at the core of each sport is the same joy and nearly unexplainable attraction and obsession and pureness of... something intangible that keeps us playing...

... again, i will recommend to everyone to read golf in the kingdom by michael murphy... also follow the wind by bo links is pretty cool, too, and more of a fun fictiony summer read type of thing...

anyway, just sayin'...

em

[Maidenrules]

Just trying to be proactive at age 43 to save my back and shoulders. I have a lot of rounds in the future with my daughter who is now 17 months. The GoCart looks like it might be worth it. Does anybody have any friends that have one?

[captain jack]

I could see myself rolling the cart when I get older.
Something with a built in seat, and a small cooler.

I would not get a stroller or a golf bag cart and modify it though,
I wanna nice DG rig, like this one;

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs029.snc3/11633_192153365931_583950931_4306581_7889957_n.jpg

[00-WING-NUT]

I could see myself rolling the cart when I get older.
Something with a built in seat, and a small cooler.

I would not get a stroller or a golf bag cart and modify it though,
I wanna nice DG rig, like this one;

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs029.snc3/11633_192153365931_583950931_4306581_7889957_n.jpg

That's cool looking cart.

[Yoduh]

I like the mud guards.. I hate the spray marks my cart leaves ;) This thing is pretty sweet but I would look into some rims I would probably dye a couple discs and glue them over the wheels. I would bet that they would fit perfectly!

[Yoduh]

I set my bag on my 4 pronged chair not to protect the bottom of my bag with a lifetime warranty but because That's 24 inches that I don't have to lift my bag. I don't have to bend to grab my discs as far and I have a healthy back. I just want to keep it that way. If I'm inside of 12 feet I don't mark my lie. One less time I got to bend over. Little things really add up if you play alot. That's what separates the great players from the good players, little things like technique or minor adjustments that mean everything when executing a shot.

[WestsoundBT]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs029.snc3/11633_192153365931_583950931_4306581_7889957_n.jpg[/QUOTE]

Wow... thats sleek. Danish Modern? The Eames Cart?

I feel bad now that I skimped and got the IKEA version, the "DiSKA".
Sure it works, but I had to put it together myself. Anyone want to trade plastic for a few extra cam bolts?

[General Scales]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs029.snc3/11633_192153365931_583950931_4306581_7889957_n.jpg

Wow... thats sleek. Danish Modern? The Eames Cart?

I feel bad now that I skimped and got the IKEA version, the "DiSKA".
Sure it works, but I had to put it together myself. Anyone want to trade plastic for a few extra cam bolts?[/QUOTE]

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: Thats why I don't shop at Ikea anymore. Stupid Swedish fiberboard furniture.

[Dadio!]

Ok, I understand busted and all, different strokes, ect. That cart still makes me snerk. I will resist the urge to point and laugh in the spirit of getting along. :-)

Thinking back, I did use a cart for a while, was one of the big 3 wheeled bike carts and used it so I could drag my infant daughter around the course. Handy but not enough to keep using it when she could walk. She's still going out on rounds with me, will be 18 in August. :-)