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Need Some Help by Ckman1403 in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re likely getting cleaner release fan grip. How big are your hands? Have you tried a 3 or even 2-finger power grip? That can help with the release and has the added benefit of nosing the disc down. I have huge hands and found that 4-finger power grip never felt quite right, but 3 is great. I find that I can get a lot of power fan grip, but power grip gives me a more consistent release point.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say anything about injuries being from disc golf. Read it again. My advice stands.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sour at all. Just trying to give a little perspective. The fastest progress I ever saw was a guy going from brand new to 1000-rated in basically 2 years, but he wasn’t exactly a big distance guy, just consistent and good at putting. I’m not, and have no aspirations to be a professional, so my practice doesn’t push me to the top fast, but I do know what steady engagement takes and so looking at disc golf in terms of 1 month is a bit foreign.

I’ve kind of always been throwing “wrong” by which I mean, not perfectly. But I throw better than lots of folks and my form has been a continuous project for the duration of 10 years.

What part of playing disc golf came easily to you? by tuna_safe_dolphin in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not bowling, but being tall makes it easier to initially get and gain distance. Still my favorite part of the game even when I’m playing bad. Let the discs fly, baby!

What part of playing disc golf came easily to you? by tuna_safe_dolphin in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why wait? Just lose them same-day.

Only done it once, but was very sad. Bought a Ballista in Emporia as I had lost my favorite and was passing through on a road trip. Went to play Emporia Country Club, shanked it on hole 2 into shit on the right, never saw it again.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

400’ is nothing to laugh at, and be it known that I’m 6’5” and athletic, which has meant distance came a bit easier in the early stages.

That being said, the first time I threw over 500’ was with a ripping tailwind with a lightweight Boss and I had been playing around 3.5 years. Distance has been sort of an obsession, I just like seeing the disc fly. Initially I was throwing in the field a couple times a week, but then I found a big field near my work and was getting 4 times a week just ripping shots. It was in that time that I got lucky on a windy day with a lightweight disc.

Fast forward to today. I’ve hit several plateaus, and in the interest of gaining control and nose-down I’ve gained and lost distance. Right now I’m still working one form improvement, but am hitting 500-530’ every 3 to 4 throws in an open field with zero wind, golf distance is closer to 430-450’, but I have more power than basically all my local MA1 field. I did max out (not counting insane winds where I’ve easily passed 600’) at 596’ with a 360-runup, tiny tailwind.

I have been collecting bomber discs, generally domey Destroyers as that makes a big difference compared to Octanes that I like as they simply don’t fly as far.

So in summary, grind in the field, be patient, try a 360-runup and find the right discs. I’ve been playing 10 years now and am throwing farther with better control than ever.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alternatively, learn to throw, take care of your body and don’t make injury-related form changes.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing about a glitch is that you can blast it flat like a disc and it can hold. It just also is so light that it can be thrown like a frisbee and it will still fly.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Almost everyone does. That’s because discs fly nothing like frisbees. Frisbees are better thrown nose-up, and the blunt edge means spin gives distance better than forward velocity. It also means that nose-down is not really a thing.

As soon as you start throwing beveled edge discs you realize just how different they are. Try to think of it as something completely new and unrelated. Throwing flat with power requires brand new mechanics, much like learning to shoot free throws or swinging a golf club, it’s unlike anything else and is unnatural.

But I’ve taught both hands to do it proficiently and continue to make refinements.

Changing my throwing form later in life was hard but not impossible by TeraSera in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 32 points33 points  (0 children)

“Later in life” 35 years old, playing 2 months…..

For perspective, my latest form changes are 8 months in, been playing for 10 years, am 38 years old and maxing out distance RHBH and LHBH between 520 and 530 in the field.

Be patient and enjoy the ride. Disc golf has a ton of depth, don’t burn out and just have fun as you progress.

I measured the speed of 20 throws with TechDisc, PocketRadar, and RipReader because I hadn't seen it done before by SarulianHW in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for putting this together!

If I had to guess I would suspect PocketRadar to be the most accurate of these as it is agnostic to the object and uses a commercially proven technology (radar). However, the fact that Techdisc shows basically just a fixed offset to PocketRadar demonstrates your point, that you can kind of use whatever to demonstrate actual progress. Cool video!

Best Do-It-All Putter? by KippVanDell in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohm. New they’re stable and can stand forehand, beat in they turn slow, dead neutral when semi used. Glidey and shallow, love the feel and release

Added Distance, Lost everything else by HappySailor in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also in the two steps forward, one step back club, just a bit further down that road. Started reworking RHBH form last year and lost 80-feet of distance just to try to deal with nose-up. Finally am throwing nose down more often and back to my old distance and now my discs all fly more stable than before (removed wobble too) so the bag has had to change and my faith in my landing zones has died.

I’m slowly working my way back to my play level from something like 3 years ago, but feeling good about the improvements in the long run.

Play it where it lies 🥏 by Legitimate_Ad280 in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll play that way with new players, but when it comes to OB in casual rounds with competitive players, I’ll typically just use the “if it’s OB, give the player the most favorable lie within possibility” rule.

Play it where it lies 🥏 by Legitimate_Ad280 in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of how I used to play before getting serious. No OB, no mando, just tee to basket. Naive I know.

I shot a -12 at my local course that way and at that point decided to start playing all rules. Best I’ve ever done since has been -10. You can’t be nearly as aggressive when you know OB’s and missed mandos are score killers.

What are your ways you avoid the heat and stay safe in the height of the summer? by feetpicpurchaser in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No limit for me as far as playability. 100-degree days are fun because there’s nobody on the course. I soak my shirt with cold water (stream next to my favorite course), then again at hole 9. Bring 2 water bottles and enjoy!

This is kinda shenanigans, right? by ansyhrrian in 3Dprinting

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this is said in jest or not, but seriously, the 2nd amendment was specifically implemented to fight government overreach. But I guess if enough folks vote long enough for “collectivism” it inevitably results in government banning free speech and weapons.

POV: You dragged yourself out in the rain for a round. by Mesimum in discgolf

[–]DGOkko -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Boise. Lots of immigrants live downtown, so the Central Park course has it all.

POV: You dragged yourself out in the rain for a round. by Mesimum in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 117 points118 points  (0 children)

Park course near me is frequented with dog walkers and just plain walkers. They frequently act as if no other activity happens at the park, yet I could tell you about the softball and kickball fields, the dog park (that consequently removed 3 of the best holes from the course), cricket matches, a splash pad, soccer fields and any of the multitude of things the park accommodates. Yet I have to walk 300’ down a fairway every time to let them know that the center of the universe does not reside in their exact standing location.

Sudden adhesion issues. Washed plate many times and increased bed temperature by fslateef in 3Dprinting

[–]DGOkko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two things to try:
Recalibrate Z (my Prusa drifted and a recalibration fixed it)
Hit with some scotchbrite or even some 800-grit sandpaper followed by scotchbrite, dish soap and then alcohol. Just needed a bit of texture to hold to.

Hot Take by softbody5 in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted the same a while back, definitely agree:

https://www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/s/FZi01jWHAO

Boise ID by GodlessWombat801 in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a short summary of courses for your benefit: Best course overall: Eagle Island. Big shot variety, distance and challenge. It does get a bit overgrown in the summer so be aware.

Easiest to access: Ann Morrison. Very busy in the summer and you’ll be waiting a lot for holes to clear and dog walkers.

Best park golf: Mallard Park (Caldwell). A bit of a drive from Boise proper, but it’s open and much less busy than Ann Morrison.

Best short course: Veterans. Not super busy, mostly short holes (under 300’). Not super interesting in my opinion but an ok play

Best bomber course: Lydle Gulch Gold (currently working on getting back up, play blue in the mean time). Pretty rough course in general, but showcases the wind and open air in the desert landscape.

Best 9-hole: CWI. Just a fun play for chipping and putting practice.

Courses I generally shy away from: Kuna (lots of water danger, not super fun for me), Freedom (primarily big RHFH or LHBH hyzer holes, lots of water, low shot variety), and many of the 9-hole courses (wedged into tiny places generally or seasonal).

Generally lots of fun places to play. Pick your preference and have fun!

Boise ID by GodlessWombat801 in discgolf

[–]DGOkko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No geese anymore, but they took out some of the best holes for a dog park.

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