<~~~ NEWB WTB: Beginner gear

[KrautBurner]

Hello All, :seeya:

my name is Russ, I'm new to the sport.
so new, that I've never actually tried it.
I live in East Bremerton (and work in Seattle)

I've realized there are several courses (free) in my area, two of each are within walking distance of my home.

I'm very curious about trying Disk Golf out, but am weary of investing much into the sport untill I am confident that I will be able to find the time to enjoy it.


I'm looking for a basic used set (3-5 disks) maybe a bag, marker, etc...
I recommend that you get a putter, like a Magnet or something. For a midrange, you should get a Discraft Buzz-D. And for drivers, you should get an Innova Eagle and a Roadrunner. From there you can experiment as your game improves.


let me know what you have and how much.




Russ :chug:
East Bremerton

[bryan_luoma]

Welcome to the game! I have two boxes full of used disks in the garage that I have retired for one reason or another.
Many of them have a lot of life left. I'd be happy to send you a few for free if you just want to give DG a whirl on the cheap.
PM me your address if interested. Beware of lifelong addiction ahead.

[KrautBurner]

thanks,

PM sent

[Hayduke]

Welcome to the game! I have two boxes full of used disks in the garage that I have retired for one reason or another.
Many of them have a lot of life left. I'd be happy to send you a few for free if you just want to give DG a whirl on the cheap.
PM me your address if interested. Beware of lifelong addiction ahead.

Nice deed Bryan.

[JMan]

and while I don't have the spare plastic to send, I second the three disc choices you were given; Magnet (go soft), Pro D Buzzz, (stay at or below 170g), and a Roadrunner (again stay under 170). Having played this sport since it inception your best bet will be fewer, lighter discs. This will help you focus on correct form, with a modest amount of success. Have fun, welcome to this crazy addiction.
'J' Man

[KrautBurner]

and while I don't have the spare plastic to send, I second the three disc choices you were given; Magnet (go soft), Pro D Buzzz, (stay at or below 170g), and a Roadrunner (again stay under 170). Having played this sport since it inception your best bet will be fewer, lighter discs. This will help you focus on correct form, with a modest amount of success. Have fun, welcome to this crazy addiction.
'J' Man

You say at or below 170...

I'm a big guy, shouldnt i have a BIG DISK?
:o

[captain jack]

Disc....................
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5495295095_7c03a835d4_b.jpg


Disk
http://www.freefoto.com/images/04/20/04_20_35---1-44mb-Floppy-Disk_web.jpg

Most people on the course throw the first one. :wink2:

Welcome to the forum, interesting name you picked.

[JMan]

Look, one of the lessons that seems to take noobs (no offense) years to figure out is to match disc weight to arm strength. You're a big guy, cool, but you are training your body to huk correctly. The big part of that is not about power as much as it is about control...throw correct first, power will come, and while you train those muscles to throw from memory, and build them, throw lighter, cheaper grades of plastic. You'll be able to experience how a disc breaks in, when you turn it over too much then think about adding a few grams. See even the vocab is new...start slow, work to balance power and control, and most important...correct form, form, form.

It gets easier after the first decade, or 1 million throws, whichever comes first...

[pdxdiscer]

Welcome to the game! I have two boxes full of used disks in the garage that I have retired for one reason or another.
Many of them have a lot of life left. I'd be happy to send you a few for free if you just want to give DG a whirl on the cheap.
PM me your address if interested. Beware of lifelong addiction ahead.

This is indeed cool, and this is how addiction starts:
1. give their first sample for free, hook 'em then
2. jack up the price:wink2:
also good karma, when I first started, someone gave me a rattler and a Cyclone, which i loved until losing it on #18 at Terrace Creek. ah, fond memories

[KrautBurner]

Welcome to the forum, interesting name you picked.

Thanks,

it's a Play on rice burner http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rice%20burner

but I was always more into German Cars (VW, Porsche, Etc...)
currently own no German vehicles, only 3 American V8's totaling 18.8L (1151ci), 1100HP, and 1300+ Tq :trophy:
as well as an average fuel economy of about 15mpg :slapface:

[KrautBurner]

Look, one of the lessons that seems to take noobs (no offense) years to figure out is to match disc weight to arm strength. You're a big guy, cool, but you are training your body to huk correctly. The big part of that is not about power as much as it is about control...throw correct first, power will come, and while you train those muscles to throw from memory, and build them, throw lighter, cheaper grades of plastic. You'll be able to experience how a disc breaks in, when you turn it over too much then think about adding a few grams. See even the vocab is new...start slow, work to balance power and control, and most important...correct form, form, form.

It gets easier after the first decade, or 1 million throws, whichever comes first...

no offense taken,

I figure there is a ballance between power and accuracy (kinda like Golf with BALLS)

I just thought it would be fun to mention how I would like a bigger Disc (to impress the Ladies) :kissflowers:

[Boomer]

Look, one of the lessons that seems to take noobs (no offense) years to figure out is to match disc weight to arm strength. You're a big guy, cool, but you are training your body to huk correctly. The big part of that is not about power as much as it is about control...throw correct first, power will come, and while you train those muscles to throw from memory, and build them, throw lighter, cheaper grades of plastic. You'll be able to experience how a disc breaks in, when you turn it over too much then think about adding a few grams. See even the vocab is new...start slow, work to balance power and control, and most important...correct form, form, form.

It gets easier after the first decade, or 1 million throws, whichever comes first...

I wish i would've had someone to tell me this when i started. Very good advice.

[Matt B.]

no offense taken,

I figure there is a ballance between power and accuracy (kinda like Golf with BALLS)

I just thought it would be fun to mention how I would like a bigger Disc (to impress the Ladies) :kissflowers:

Please play disc golf once before you make ball and dick jokes.

Otherwise, welcome and good luck!

[emmarose]

no offense taken,

I figure there is a ballance between power and accuracy (kinda like Golf with BALLS)

I just thought it would be fun to mention how I would like a bigger Disc (to impress the Ladies) :kissflowers:

duly noted.

not terribly impressed...

;)

seriously, tho, don't go max weight yet... but also, probably don't be huckin' the 150's... also, stay away from the faster discs and stick to some basic stuff... if you want to throw something that looks cooler than the old dx plastic (which i think is easier for beginners to throw) i would recommend star plastic... i always tell people to try a valkyrie for a driver but i will now also say teebird as i have developed a new little love affair with the teebird...

[KrautBurner]

;)

seriously, tho, don't go max weight yet... but also, probably don't be huckin' the 150's...

also, stay away from the faster discs and stick to some basic stuff... if you want to throw something that looks cooler than the old dx plastic (which i think is easier for beginners to throw) i would recommend star plastic... i always tell people to try a valkyrie for a driver but i will now also say teebird as i have developed a new little love affair with the teebird...

thanks,

at this point, I'm not too worried about what the discs look like,
just wanna try getting out there

hopefully I'll run into some patiant players that don't mind throwing some pointers my way.

if all goes well,
I may ask "Santa" for some cool new discs for Christmas
(once I have an idea what I really want)

[DGShawn]

I didn't see it here, but for right around $30, you can go to Sports Authority or Big 5 and the like and pick up an Innova starter set. 150 weight DX leopard, Shark, and Aviar P and A...


just my .02

[KrautBurner]

I didn't see it here, but for right around $30, you can go to Sports Authority or Big 5 and the like and pick up an Innova starter set. 150 weight DX leopard, Shark, and Aviar P and A...


just my .02



yeah,

I found this set for $24.99
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11307664&mr:trackingCode=5D86C5F6-AD89-E011-9A77-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA

http://www.sportsauthority.com/graphics/product_images/pTSA-9692610dt.jpg
This INNOVA® DX Starter Set includes the Leopard fairway driver, Shark mid-range, and Aviar putt-and-approach. It's a great way to get started in the fun sport of disc golf.



but I'm gonna hold out now for the ones that Bryan has offered.

I was just told about a shop near me that specializes in Disc Golf http://www.dalaiwood.com/pro_shop.htm
but they are small and have limmited hours.

[motordisc13]

don't go max weight yet... but also, probably don't be huckin' the 150's... also, stay away from the faster discs and stick to some basic stuff... if you want to throw something that looks cooler than the old dx plastic (which i think is easier for beginners to throw) i would recommend star plastic... i always tell people to try a valkyrie for a driver but i will now also say teebird as i have developed a new little love affair with the teebird...

I completely agree with Emmarose on starting off with a Valkyrie, or similar slightly understable disc. When I started playing a couple years ago I was having trouble with basic consistency, throwing a huge variety of hyped up "just released!! state-of-the-art!!" drivers. I was trying to start at the top in regards to powering high-speed, overstable drivers down the range (which would fizzle at 200' and meathook into the woods). I do not consider myself a noodle-arm, but eventually had to face the reality that I was not going to waltz into the sport throwing a Nuke or Katana 500'. BTW, you can strain/tear a pectoral or bicep over-doing it as I found out the hard way. I came to realize my Valkyries were landing a good 50' further than the rest, and were staying in the middle of the fairway and with less effort. So I stockpiled many in different plastics and weights, settling on 3 identical Champion Valkyries at a safe 171 grams. That gave me the opportunity to work on mechanics and consistency, and "tune" my body to the disc, rather than trying to get the disc to do something it's not made to do, lol. While my bag has expanded to include some nifty overstable drivers, I still depend on my Valkyries for most straight drives around 300+/-.
For a Midrange, there's too many options so skip all the hoo-hah and get a couple Rocs. Any plastic. Rocs.
Putter-searching can be a whole other story to find "the one". And then to find the practice/backups for "the one".... Wait. I may be over-complexifying a fun sport! That's it, remember above all else to have fun!!
Hope any of this helps you on your way, and good times to you!

[motordisc13]

over-complexifying

Yes, he did. haha...

[KrautBurner]

thanks guys,

honestly, I wasn't gonna go out and buy anything in particular, probably the 3 disc set like the one above


but for now,
I'll hold out for the help from a fellow disc slinger
and go from there.

[DGShawn]

I wish that I could go back, buy 3-4 varying weight Buzzz's, and 3-4 putters and learn from scratch.

I try to go to the field every day, and I only ever bring my mids and putters, until I can throw the Buzzz 300' I do not think I will throw anything faster....

[Scott]

yeah,

I found this set for $24.99
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11307664&mr:trackingCode=5D86C5F6-AD89-E011-9A77-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA

http://www.sportsauthority.com/graphics/product_images/pTSA-9692610dt.jpg



but I'm gonna hold out now for the ones that Bryan has offered.

I was just told about a shop near me that specializes in Disc Golf http://www.dalaiwood.com/pro_shop.htm
but they are small and have limmited hours.

This would be a great beginner set. I wouldn't bother with anythign faster than that Leopard.

[bryan_luoma]

thanks guys,

honestly, I wasn't gonna go out and buy anything in particular, probably the 3 disc set like the one above


but for now,
I'll hold out for the help from a fellow disc slinger
and go from there.

Hey Russ,
I sent your package towards Bremerton today. Enjoy!

Pro D Magnet (http://www.discraft.com/prod_magnet_d.html)
DX Roc (http://innovadiscs.com/discs/mid-range-discs/roc.html)
DX Glow Valkyrie (http://innovadiscs.com/discs/distance-drivers/valkyrie.html)

http://i.imgur.com/NIE9x.jpg

[ericedge]

A few free discs from someone on the forum will be a great way to get started. When you want to buy some plastic you will do a lot better picking discs up from Dalaiwood (http://www.dalaiwood.com/pro_shop.htm) or Chainbangerz (http://chainbangerz.com/) since they have way, way more selection than a big box store and people/players there that can actually tell you about what you are buying.

[KrautBurner]

Hey Russ,
I sent your package towards Bremerton today. Enjoy!

Pro D Magnet (http://www.discraft.com/prod_magnet_d.html)
DX Roc (http://innovadiscs.com/discs/mid-range-discs/roc.html)
DX Glow Valkyrie (http://innovadiscs.com/discs/distance-drivers/valkyrie.html)

http://i.imgur.com/NIE9x.jpg



Thanks Bryan,

they came in the mail on Saturday,
I got out with them this afternoon. Went to the NAD Bremerton park and played 4 holes with a friend (we shared the discs, took turns with the driver and mid range (one for each hole)) we played the first 4 holes, I got a 4, 3, 4, and 5 (the 4th hole, we determined we were shooting at the wrong basket, and changed direction (probably costing us both a toss)

I had a very good time and look forward to getting out more. The only issue I had was on the way out, we were throwing the discs down the road (on the way to the parkinglot) and I hooked hard left and the disc went way into the rough (a nice thick low spot full of Blackberries, Ferns, Leaves, and lots of MUD).:headbang: It took the two of us nearly 5 minutes of climbing around in that hole to find the red disc in the leaves.

as long as I can find the time to get out more, I see this being something I'll really enjoy.

Russ

[emmarose]

du-uude!!!

you really are a newb! ;)

don't throw your plastic on a road on purpose ever...the pavement will just chew it to pieces...

[KrautBurner]

du-uude!!!

you really are a newb! ;)

don't throw your plastic on a road on purpose ever...the pavement will just chew it to pieces...

not really a road,

but a path
dirt path, covered in leaves
no different than the fairway

[emmarose]

not really a road,

but a path
dirt path, covered in leaves
no different than the fairway

phew.

... but, still...