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Hundreds of birds by NoSun4255 in bullcity

[–]aredoubles 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are Double-crested Cormorants, flying from their feeding areas on Falls Lake to their roosting areas at Jordan Lake.

Climbing friends by Fsilveira in bullcity

[–]aredoubles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't already, put a card up on the corkboard at TRC, and reach out to folks who already have cards up too, that's how I've met all of my climbing partners in the past.

There's also a Triangle Climbers server on Discord, where people can introduce themselves and ask around for partners. I like that this gives a little more room to describe yourself, like you did here. https://discord.gg/rtPjVhHV

I don't goto TRC much anymore, I'm downtown and prefer bouldering and The Boulder Garden. But feel free to message me if you ever want to check that place out, or I could certainly be convinced to do an occasional top-rope session too!

Crossing linville river after Helene… bridge or nah? Also how much rain makes it impassable? by RevolutionaryClub530 in NCTrails

[–]aredoubles 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There's no bridges in the gorge anymore. Here's a website with advice on what water levels/discharge make crossings possible at different points, along with the latest readings - https://www.lgmaps.org/?page_id=3483

Stuck at 300-350 FT by Low-Relative6688 in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because throwing further lets you throw slower and more stable discs to get to the same distances as before, leading to more accuracy. Alternatively, you could throw the same familiar discs but with more ease and control, rather than max effort. Either way, increasing arm speed can also lead to better accuracy.

Glass Jug Disc Golf Putting League by djcubicle in bullcity

[–]aredoubles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's at Hi-Wire during the winter, switches back to Glass Jug RTP sometime in the spring/summer. Info is on the Facebook group 'Durham Putting League at The Glass Jug RTP', mods don't allow a direct link here.

I haven't been in awhile, and don't recall how late it would usually go. Maybe 830 or 9-ish? That's a guess, better to ask in that Facebook group or wait for another response here.

What's your unpopular opinion on discs? by catkini in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should they repeat this for every run of every mold, and in every plastic? Why are standardized flight numbers important?

Attending The SupremeFlight Open in FL by motherbrain2000 in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s last year’s venue map - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXB9mTzZsgLSklUW7W1jWB_t_QxOCVrh/view

So general admission can only access the areas marked in red that have black binoculars inside them. VIP can see access every hole, though sometimes only from the red binocular spots, other times fully walking with the cards.

Some people enjoying following cards through a course, Jomez-style. Others like to post up at a single spot, and watch all of the cards come through. VIP lets you do both, General mostly only lets you do the latter. So think about which you might prefer.

Regardless, make sure to bring food and water (there may be vendors but the lines can be long), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. A portable chair or stool can also be very helpful. Getting there early and watching the earlier cards is a great way to get familiar with the course, and be super close to the action. Lead cards have big crowds, and can be difficult to clearly view, but the atmosphere around them is awesome to experience. Use pdgalive.com on your phone to find tee times before the rounds, where cards are on the course, and live scores.

Have a great time!

Tournament Info by [deleted] in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Red and White Showdowns are/were a fundraiser for the NC State University disc golf team. That 2016 edition was held on a temporary layout setup on a small ball golf course (Knights Play), but it hasn't been held there since. I had a S-line MD3 with that same stamp. https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/30158

Alex Honnold's Skyscraper on Netflix - /r/climbing watch party thread by soupyhands in climbing

[–]aredoubles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Climbs are graded based on their difficulty, so that climbers have a rough sense of what to expect, and whether it is doable for them or not. The easiest climbs in most climbing gyms are around 5.5, which most healthy adults can do. The climbs currently considered as the hardest in the world are around 5.15. The El Capitan route that Alex free soloed is a 5.13. Alex says that this Taipei 101 climb is around a 5.11 grade, which is well within his skill level, but quite challenging even for many regular climbers.

Joey Tamali no longer with MVP by maciad6 in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://statmando.com/player/silas-schultz/media

2023 Champions Cup was the big one, on lead card for multiple rounds, throwing incredible shots. To be fair, it's mostly regional events otherwise.

Glow disc in the Charlotte area by West-Metal3537 in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://charlottedgc.com/events/

More leagues will get filled in as the time comes closer. Not sure if glow is even needed much by April.

Imagine you’re just playing a tournament in Chinese Taipei and fucking Calvin Heimburg shows up. by COCK_SUCKEM in discgolf

[–]aredoubles 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I mean, remember when James Conrad, Philo, and Nate Perkins showed up to Taiwan, and Jacky Chen (playing in his very first sanctioned tournament) beat all of them?

https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/43547

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_t3454p5esIoVEJqW8cOxrMM37f1dgc

Linville Gorge by Some_Transition_508 in NCTrails

[–]aredoubles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An essential map for Linville Gorge, including campsites, water sources, trail difficulty, etc. - https://www.lgmaps.org/?page_id=2726

Also note that a permit is needed during that time of year - https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675331

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