Blizzard Champion Ape! Oh My!

[Scott]

I bought a couple of Blizzard Destroyers and a couple of Blizzard Bosses - Destroyers and one Boss around 150, one Boss 137.- and finally had an opportunity to test drive them yesterday.

I started by throwing all of the destroyers and bosses that are currently in my bag to get a baseline. 3/4 of the Blizzard discs outdrove the baseline discs. This was the case for the second group as well. The results were consistent, but not dramatic. On average, I found about a 10 - 15' increase in distance.

They were certainly more overstable than I thought they would be. I could get them to turn a little bit, but they would always come back. If they don't beat in too quickly they will become nice additions to my bag. I still need to practice with these a bit to understand exactly what they'll do for me. My experince with the Destroyer and Boss really makes me want to get a Blizzard Ape - maybe in the 135 range.

My overall impression was that they flew very similarly to the beat in 170-175 Pro destroyers and Pro bosses that I currently throw - right off the shelf.

[Adam Schneider]

I just ordered a 150g Blizzard Boss. I was afraid anything flippier (e.g., Katana) would be an automatic inadvertent roller.

[leefou]

nope my katana is stable as hell...no rollers to be had

[Adam Schneider]

I field-tested the 150g Blizzard Boss yesterday. It outflew my 164g Halo (previously my longest driver) almost every time. Throwing with 80%-90% power, I was putting it out there about 330' uphill and 350' downhill (SLIGHT uphill/downhill) — and this was my first time throwing in over a month.

Obviously it needed a little height and a decent amount of right-left room, but for wide-open shots, these things really could be game-changers.

[mowens404]

Has anybody noticed their Blizzard discs concaving on them? I read a post on reddit of someones blizzard discs getting really floppy and concaved when it gets warm. That same afternoon I went and played with my girlfriend and her disc was totally concaved and way floppier than before. It wasn't that warm, but it was last week during our beautiful sunny day. She keeps her discs in a revo backpack with only about 10-12 discs so it's not getting crushed in her bag. And now she is flipping the disc over harder than she was. Anybody notice this?

[General Scales]

Originally Posted by mowens404

Has anybody noticed their Blizzard discs concaving on them? I read a post on reddit of someones blizzard discs getting really floppy and concaved when it gets warm. That same afternoon I went and played with my girlfriend and her disc was totally concaved and way floppier than before. It wasn't that warm, but it was last week during our beautiful sunny day. She keeps her discs in a revo backpack with only about 10-12 discs so it's not getting crushed in her bag. And now she is flipping the disc over harder than she was. Anybody notice this?

Well it would make sense since the flight plate has to be way thinner to accommodate the lightness of the disc. Bet that is something that will start to turn people off of them in the summer months.

[mowens404]

Originally Posted by General Scales

Well it would make sense since the flight plate has to be way thinner to accommodate the lightness of the disc. Bet that is something that will start to turn people off of them in the summer months.

I was thinking the same thing.

these discs are interesting. Some have bubbles on the top and some don't. i have a 150 destroyer that doesn't have any distinguishable bubbles at all and seems pretty stiff, even was that day, but hers has a lot of bubbles on the flight plate. I guess we will just have to wait and see how they do in the heat.

[Rakoz]

seems that the sun is the kryptonite for the blizzards... I suppose you can't have sun and a blizzard at the same time.

[HarrisonH]

Originally Posted by Rakoz

seems that the sun is the kryptonite for the blizzards... I suppose you can't have sun and a blizzard at the same time.

Not sure on that one. My 150g Destroyer flew just fine in today's gorgeous sunshine.... What a day!

[Jason Philips]

Picked up a 150 class blizzard destroyer the other day. I managed to put the blizzard destroyer out about 350 consistently and my throws with it were only getting better as the round went on. I found several holes when I planned on throwing two discs I threw the blizzard destroyer and the shot was perfect. I am currently averaging between 325 and 350 with my main drivers. I found the disc was responsive and worked for me in the trees and out in the open.

[Bluedisc]

150 Blizzard Ape = 150 Z Flick with more speed and glide

* both require minimal correct form or arm speed to side-arm
* both are great for skip shots or low ceiling/headwind shots
* Blizzard Ape flies remarkably similar to the same weight blizzard boss
* This disc will not remain in my bag

[Scott]

Originally Posted by Bluedisc

150 Blizzard Ape = 150 Z Flick with more speed and glide

* both require minimal correct form or arm speed to side-arm
* both are great for skip shots or low ceiling/headwind shots
* Blizzard Ape flies remarkably similar to the same weight blizzard boss
* This disc will not remain in my bag

I'm sure I could find a home for it. What color is it?

[Scott]

I heard rumors over the weekend (including during the broadcast of the GBO) that David Wiggins Jr. threw a 134g Blizzard Champion Boss 836' in the dessert for a new distance record. I can't find any confirmation of this on the Internet - can anyone confirm or deny?

[TYVEK]

Originally Posted by Scott

I heard rumors over the weekend (including during the broadcast of the GBO) that David Wiggins Jr. threw a 134g Blizzard Champion Boss 836' in the dessert for a new distance record. I can't find any confirmation of this on the Internet - can anyone confirm or deny?

Innova posted it on their facebook page. i dont know if thats totall proof, but it sure is a good start.

[mowens404]

Originally Posted by HarrisonH

Not sure on that one. My 150g Destroyer flew just fine in today's gorgeous sunshine.... What a day!

Yep, Her Katana is still a little floppy in the middle, but I threw the destroyer all day yesterday in the heat in the sun, and it flew great. I wasn't getting the distance I was expecting on saturday, so I put Erin's destroyer in my bag, I think now I will keep it after how well I was throwing it yesterday.

[REDFIVE]

Wiggins

http://www.innovadiscs.com/home/492-david-wiggins-...pion-boss.html

[REDFIVE]

Throw as high as possible into a huge side/tail wind and you get yourself a new record.

[TYVEK]

Originally Posted by REDFIVE

Throw as high as possible into a huge side/tail wind and you get yourself a new record.

yeah, i have always thought these "distance" competitions were a bunch of bunk. it would be more credible if they only allowed thowing in 0-5 mile an hour wind, but with the wind they throw in it does all the work.

[mine all mine]

Originally Posted by TYVEK

yeah, i have always thought these "distance" competitions were a bunch of bunk. it would be more credible if they only allowed thowing in 0-5 mile an hour wind, but with the wind they throw in it does all the work.

Until you go to one and try throwing anywhere near that far I would not debunk any of their efforts. There is a ton of coordination and skill involved with throwing that far, even with 14 MPH of wind. And, if it were that easy, why did the last record stand for so long?

Just sayin...

[Parks]

Originally Posted by TYVEK

yeah, i have always thought these "distance" competitions were a bunch of bunk. it would be more credible if they only allowed thowing in 0-5 mile an hour wind, but with the wind they throw in it does all the work.

It is insanely hard to hit a good line to take advantage of the wind, and there is also quite a bit of luck involved with high winds. A thrower could do the exact same line 30 seconds apart and end up with a 200 foot difference in their distance.

That being said, David Wiggins Jr. can throw 600 feet in calm conditions so I wouldn't say the throw lacks credibility at all or that it is a bunch of bunch.