old school plastic.. - DG Equipment

Mikk · #1 March 20th, 2011, 10:22 AM

I got my hands on a Z plastic Cyclone (thanks Whalekilla) and noticed that its shaped like my Crysta Z Buzz but with a bead. If I remember correctly when the Cyclone was released 1993? it was the best distance driver on the market? Then the X-clone right? Funny thing is that the cyclone reminds me of mid-range plastic and not a fairway/distance driver.. Anybody remember the scorpion? I'd like to check it out, see what it compaires to, probibly friggen huge by todays standards of plastic.

Flatroc · #2 March 20th, 2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikk

I got my hands on a Z plastic Cyclone (thanks Whalekilla) and noticed that its shaped like my Crysta Z Buzz but with a bead. If I remember correctly when the Cyclone was released 1993? it was the best distance driver on the market? Then the X-clone right? Funny thing is that the cyclone reminds me of mid-range plastic and not a fairway/distance driver.. Anybody remember the scorpion? I'd like to check it out, see what it compaires to, probibly friggen huge by todays standards of plastic.

There is also a Cyclone 2, a slightly more stable clone.
The X-Clone is an awesome disc.
They are very, very flat.
Nobody from the "old school daze" (on purpose Scott

) will forget the Scorpion. This disc was and probably still is a great roller after they've been tuned in. I can't remember for sure, but I think the max weight for the Scorpion was 196 or so.
Thank you for the trip down Memory Lane.

Mikk · #3 March 20th, 2011, 10:56 AM

I weighed that Z cyclone I have. 180g right on the button!! I knew that disc is a sled. I wish I had an Discraft Eclipse. Thats the best roller I ever had, unfortunately the White River DGC ate it

TREX · #4 March 20th, 2011, 11:41 AM

I have 2 scorpions. One is new. I took a long break from DG and when I came back everything was new to me. Still have some old plastic in the shed. Every now and then I look at it and laugh. So huge.

Flatroc · #5 March 20th, 2011, 12:07 PM

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I have 2 scorpions. One is new. I took a long break from DG and when I came back everything was new to me. Still have some old plastic in the shed. Every now and then I look at it and laugh. So huge.

Do you happen to have any old dx rocs in that there shed?
If so and you want to let go.... let me know.
Yoseman

purediscgolf · #6 March 20th, 2011, 02:40 PM

What kind of Rocs are you looking for Yose? I'm coming down next weekend for the SOWS @ Whistler's.....

Mikk · #7 March 20th, 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TREX

I have 2 scorpions. One is new. I took a long break from DG and when I came back everything was new to me. Still have some old plastic in the shed. Every now and then I look at it and laugh. So huge.

Ya super huge! A friend has a Pegasus(?) and its a hub cap!

General Scales · #8 March 23rd, 2011, 10:16 AM

I was definitely not a fan of the Z Cyclone. The ESP ones are the only way to go. That is unless you happen to have a stock of the old Tournament Pro Cyclones. Those are even more money than the ESP.

Flatroc · #9 March 23rd, 2011, 11:25 AM

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What kind of Rocs are you looking for Yose? I'm coming down next weekend for the SOWS @ Whistler's.....

Not looking for anything specific Drew, it's just that the thought of old discs in a shed makes me think of old Sannie's, Ontario's or older Rancho's.
Good to hear that you will be at the

's SOWS gig.
Lane Mason usually makes this one too.
More tweener's baby!

Mikk · #10 March 23rd, 2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by General Scales

I was definitely not a fan of the Z Cyclone. The ESP ones are the only way to go. That is unless you happen to have a stock of the old Tournament Pro Cyclones. Those are even more money than the ESP.

I realy like the Z Cyclone for short side arm shots. Its just a more stable buzz!!

General Scales · #11 March 23rd, 2011, 12:09 PM

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I realy like the Z Cyclone for short side arm shots. Its just a more stable buzz!!

My issue is that the thickness of the flight plate meeting the rim seems astronomically bigger than the ESP or X ones. The stability doesn't seem to match the rating either. Who knows, maybe it's just me

emmarose · #12 March 23rd, 2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikk

I weighed that Z cyclone I have. 180g right on the button!! I knew that disc is a sled. I wish I had an Discraft Eclipse. Thats the best roller I ever had, unfortunately the White River DGC ate it

... hahaha!!! i always carry at least 2 eclipses in my bag... next adventure's got a good stock of 'em (pretty sure i'm the only one buyin' 'em)...

... if you don't want a brand new one, let me know when you're coming to a tourney here in oregon and i'll throw a couple extra in my car... i've got oldish eclipses out the wazoo..

Mikk · #13 March 25th, 2011, 11:08 PM

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... hahaha!!! i always carry at least 2 eclipses in my bag... next adventure's got a good stock of 'em (pretty sure i'm the only one buyin' 'em)...

... if you don't want a brand new one, let me know when you're coming to a tourney here in oregon and i'll throw a couple extra in my car... i've got oldish eclipses out the wazoo..

Im gona be playing the DGOD! event 4/24/2011 at Hornings. I use a roller shot regularly and an eclipse is perfect for-hand or back-hand!