I remember getting a lighted frisbie for Christmas and going outside and throwing it around only to watch it bust into 100 pieces once I tried to skip it.
Must have had too much egg nog and wasn't thinking right. :eyeroll:
When I was young I bought my younger sisters sledding saucers (discs)for xmas. The first thing they did was try them out even though it was like zero degrees out. Of course they shattered into a dozen pieces. What the hell, didn't they test out their product in cold weather? My sisters were so bummed.
You should have seen the look on the store clerks faces when I returned them to Target. :smile:
I'm guessing he might already have a couple discs (he plays a bit). So I was just wondering if there was any kind of difference in discs, like something a bit nicer.
I was at air traffic last night - made me really wanna go out and throw! saw a couple of the new discs- stay away from the gold disc in packaging- was told it sucks but makes a really cool whistle when thrown
City parks officials say the fourth park, to be located in what's called the Fitzgerald Park neighborhood, could accommodate whatever the community desires, from a lawn bowling green to disc golf baskets. Downtown's existing parks tend to be more ornamental and calming than active, said the city's parks and recreation director, Bob Bierscheid.
speaking of fitzgerald- I havnt had time but I was gonna place a winters cap on fitzgeralds head in Rice Park- he looks so cold- being bronze and all :eyeroll: :smile:
that is a warm fuzzy to me -seeing him with the cap- and then a bum stealing it later that night
i'm not. with the demise of town square as a park, there's a huge lacking of park space in that area (at least as far as a residential downtown goes, and medallion hunting :smile: )
I dunno though, there hasn't been a downtown hunt in years...
I remember that location though, few years back my grandmother ran a small vending service, bought candy and snacks from some place next to pedros. The city evicted them and condemned the building though, hmm maybe now I know why, heh.
Joel Silver (Mr. Matrix) is an Ultimate player from way back!
cool :cool:
Scenes from interview with Joel Silver Topic: How Ultimate came to be at Columbia High School in 1968 and the creation of the official sport of Ultimate Frisbie
Just released earlier this week!
I'm guessing Regman already has it on order. :smile:
I might do it this year. We've boycotted it for a few years because the organizers were screwing everyone out of some cash. I'll give them another chance and see what happens. Pay special attention to what they post on-line and in the paper to what they charge at tourney time.
We liked it because there was absolutely no waiting. Plus you don't have to take the beer thing literally like we thought. We paid for the beer the first time. We brought our own the next. Are each of those parks ski areas too?
9k just to mow something once a week. Plus you have the real money from the driving range. Makes sense that every ski hill should be doing this. Start a competition.
I seem to recall a certain youngster rubbing it last summer wishing to find some sort of a flag. And if I'm not mistaken, the same youngster did, in fact, find a flag.
Never underestimate the power of a solid beer gut my friend. :confused: :worried: :wink:
Putting is all about the “feel” of the disc flying to the target with the proper speed, height, line and disc angle. All these components are important, and when done properly, they become integrated into one “feel”. The quality of the putts you practice is far more important than the number. Only quality putts count. Those are the ones you want to practice and reinforce. Forget the bad putts. Putting just to hit a certain number of putts, or for a set period of time, is useless without quality.
The following tips can help you establish the "feel" of a quality putt.
Set aside 10 to 15 minutes for putting warm-up before every round of golf you play. This will enable you connect with the "feel" of your putt and boost your confidence.
Practice a variety of putts including straddle putts, left to right, right to left, uphill, downhill and straight-away shots.
Consider getting five or more putters to use just for practice. They should all be of the same model and weight. Repetition helps to reinforce the "feel" of a quality putt, plus you can practice many more putts with five discs than you can using only one.
Practice quality putts. These are the putts you want to practice and reinforce. Forget the bad putts. Putting just to hit a certain number of putts, or for a set period of time, can be harmful without quality. You may be reinforcing bad habits. Just because a putt goes in, doesn't make it a good one.
Focus on a single chain link, not the entire target. Focusing on a single link makes the target "appear" larger. This way, if you miss hitting your link by a little, your putt should still go in. It gives you a perception of a larger margin of error and can increase your confidence.
Create a pre-putt routine by saying the same words to yourself before every putt or by completing a specific string of actions each time you putt. When you make your pre-putt routine a habit, it can help to lift the mental pressure you may feel when it comes time to sink that "big putt".
Wrap up your practice session before a round by sinking five or six quality 10-25 foot "must get" putts instead of trying to make a few 30 - 50 foot "wanna have" putts. Making a string of shorter quality putts allows you to finish practice on a confident high point.
One way to end a putting slump for short range putts:
A quick temporary fix is to change putters. You can even use a driver. This tricks you into focusing on the disc, and what it is doing, instead of yourself. A long-term fix would be to continue focusing on what the putter is doing. What you are trying to do is feel your putt, not imagine it
Registration begins at 2PM. Tournament starts at 4 PM. Registration: $10. Lakewood Hills Park - Orchard Lane. This is a great opportunity to be introduced to this growing sport. Discs will be available. A winner on every card. For more information, email Chuck Sponsored by: Fairway Flyers.
That sounds fun. I'll bet that's my old buddy Chuck Kennedy. He & I would go discin' at North Valley 15 years ago when that was pretty much the only course around and he helped designed it.
Must have had too much egg nog and wasn't thinking right. :eyeroll:
http://fairwayflyerz.com/thebasket/
You should have seen the look on the store clerks faces when I returned them to Target. :smile:
doesn't really matter what...
there is a good store in rosedale mall. northside bottom leave...can't recall the name of it...
I'm guessing he might already have a couple discs (he plays a bit). So I was just wondering if there was any kind of difference in discs, like something a bit nicer.
http://www.chainreactiondiscgolf.com/
Nice idea though, might swing by there after work (maybe I'll get some other ideas too, gotta get this stupid shopping done).
good job kc! ::pats kc on back::
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/13452396.htm
City parks officials say the fourth park, to be located in what's called the Fitzgerald Park neighborhood, could accommodate whatever the community desires, from a lawn bowling green to disc golf baskets. Downtown's existing parks tend to be more ornamental and calming than active, said the city's parks and recreation director, Bob Bierscheid.
hmmmmm
it would be small- and downtown property is worth so much $$$ -suprised they would place another park in there.
that is a warm fuzzy to me -seeing him with the cap- and then a bum stealing it later that night
I remember that location though, few years back my grandmother ran a small vending service, bought candy and snacks from some place next to pedros. The city evicted them and condemned the building though, hmm maybe now I know why, heh.
http://www.ultimatehistory.com/dvd.html
Joel Silver (Mr. Matrix) is an Ultimate player from way back!
cool :cool:
Scenes from interview with Joel Silver Topic: How Ultimate came to be at Columbia High School in 1968 and the creation of the official sport of Ultimate Frisbie
Just released earlier this week!
I'm guessing Regman already has it on order. :smile:
Aitkin, Minnesota
    Nordland Tall Grass
    Russ Otto
    218-343-4410
Apple Valley, Minnesota
    Alimagnet Lake Park
    Bill Ashton
    952-432-4628
. Bloomington, Minnesota
    Hyland Ski & Snow Area
    Timmy Gill
    612-281-3192
15. Bloomington, Minnesota
    Moir Park
    Kevin Stender
    612-884-8984
Brainerd, Minnesota
    Crow Wing Campground
    Tim Mackey
    320-255-0966
18. Brainerd, Minnesota
    Lum Park
    Tim Mackey
    320-255-0966
Burnsville, Minnesota
    Red Oak Park
    Bill Ashton
    952-432-4628
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
    Oakwood Park
    Doug Rose
    651-769-0141
. Eagan, Minnesota
    Northview Park
    Bill Ashton
    952-432-4628
Im thinking about going mid next week in the morning if anyone is interested- I gotta get out there
last summer.
The park district is planning on 3 or 4 more pay
courses at
Bryant Lake, Lake Mtka, Lake Rebecca, and Elm Creek
Parks
Any word if Highland is still scheduled to re-open this spring?
We liked it because there was absolutely no waiting. Plus you don't have to take the beer thing literally like we thought. We paid for the beer the first time. We brought our own the next. Are each of those parks ski areas too?
9k just to mow something once a week. Plus you have the real money from the driving range. Makes sense that every ski hill should be doing this. Start a competition.
Can anyone say beer babes? :pbpt:
wait a second, no I don't
Never underestimate the power of a solid beer gut my friend. :confused: :worried: :wink:
trade for anything that I currently throw (tsunamis/predators,
avengers, riptides/wildcats, trackers, buzzz, and challengers) or sell
them for dirt cheap ($7 for z/champ, $5 for x/pro, and $3 for pro
d/dx). Most of these "used" discs have only been thrown a few times.
Molds include crushes, flashes, flicks, venoms, wasps, mrvs, xl, xs,
cyclones, glides, breezes, etc. I also have a bunch of new innova
stuff that I will let go of for the same price (valks, beasts, orcs,
aviars, rocs, etc). I will post a more complete list this weekend
once I sort through the boxes, but if you want something in
particular, email me and I will see what I can find.
This is not just to make a few extra bucks, I honestly feel bad that
all these discs are going to waste and just collecting dust, plus I
have limited room in my apartment. I might even sponsor the Majestic
with the money I make.
Juju
junnilathekid@yahoo.com
The following tips can help you establish the "feel" of a quality putt.
Set aside 10 to 15 minutes for putting warm-up before every round of golf you play. This will enable you connect with the "feel" of your putt and boost your confidence.
Practice a variety of putts including straddle putts, left to right, right to left, uphill, downhill and straight-away shots.
Consider getting five or more putters to use just for practice. They should all be of the same model and weight. Repetition helps to reinforce the "feel" of a quality putt, plus you can practice many more putts with five discs than you can using only one.
Practice quality putts. These are the putts you want to practice and reinforce. Forget the bad putts. Putting just to hit a certain number of putts, or for a set period of time, can be harmful without quality. You may be reinforcing bad habits. Just because a putt goes in, doesn't make it a good one.
Focus on a single chain link, not the entire target. Focusing on a single link makes the target "appear" larger. This way, if you miss hitting your link by a little, your putt should still go in. It gives you a perception of a larger margin of error and can increase your confidence.
Create a pre-putt routine by saying the same words to yourself before every putt or by completing a specific string of actions each time you putt. When you make your pre-putt routine a habit, it can help to lift the mental pressure you may feel when it comes time to sink that "big putt".
Wrap up your practice session before a round by sinking five or six quality 10-25 foot "must get" putts instead of trying to make a few 30 - 50 foot "wanna have" putts. Making a string of shorter quality putts allows you to finish practice on a confident high point.
One way to end a putting slump for short range putts:
A quick temporary fix is to change putters. You can even use a driver. This tricks you into focusing on the disc, and what it is doing, instead of yourself. A long-term fix would be to continue focusing on what the putter is doing. What you are trying to do is feel your putt, not imagine it
Putting just to hit a certain number of putts, or for a set period of time, is useless without quality.
I like that
mmmmmmmmmmm
Manitou Days Disc Golf Tournament
June 21st (tomorrow)
Registration begins at 2PM. Tournament starts at 4 PM. Registration: $10. Lakewood Hills Park - Orchard Lane. This is a great opportunity to be introduced to this growing sport. Discs will be available. A winner on every card. For more information, email Chuck Sponsored by: Fairway Flyers.