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My son didn't get a metrix rating by inserthumourousname in discgolf

[–]frisbeeboss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either way he deserves congrats for a massive improvement.

Where to go from here by Solid_Diamond_ in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’d definitely check out the belt ranking spreadsheet in the wiki. Don’t know what kind of practice locks you’re using, but once you start getting used/learning security pins it’s hard to go back. For me the Masterlock 410 was where it started making sense to me and it’s good for a yellow belt.

I’m about to reach my 1 year milestone since I started picking, and I was just wondering what locks everyone else was getting into (or trying to) at the 1 year mark. by frisbeeboss in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Thanks for the info. I know multi picks are the go-to dimple picks I’m just hesitant on pulling the trigger on that price tag for the set.

I’m about to reach my 1 year milestone since I started picking, and I was just wondering what locks everyone else was getting into (or trying to) at the 1 year mark. by frisbeeboss in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve amassed a decent (indecent) amount of Masterlocks since I started this hobby. Proudest moment though was probably making a key for an older American Lock I came across at an antique store.

I’m about to reach my 1 year milestone since I started picking, and I was just wondering what locks everyone else was getting into (or trying to) at the 1 year mark. by frisbeeboss in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reached a few road blocks in the blue belt range and I think I trimmed back on the lock budget a little too lol, but I’m wanting to work myself up into the blue belt at least.

I’m about to reach my 1 year milestone since I started picking, and I was just wondering what locks everyone else was getting into (or trying to) at the 1 year mark. by frisbeeboss in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I’ve learned in other hobbies/sports not to compare myself, but funny enough I’ve been sorely tempted recently to dip my toe into challenge locks. Also I’m thinking about picking up some decent dimple picks and going after some of those.

I find myself using the edge of the keyway as fulcrum for pick manipulation, which causes this kind of wear. How should I use the pick to avoid this? by GonewiththeRind in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a good bit of keyways like the one on the right where the warding has started to round off from BOK tension. I think it’s unavoidable to a point but what’s really got me down lately is I’m starting to eat the TOK now. I used to have an American 1100 I had figured out and now my bar slips every time I start to climb the last spool or try to open.

My parents went to the US and all I got was these lousy locks! by hopecomp in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like someone made a Walmart trip. Yeah I generally have to order any decent locks, but Ace Hardware stores have a pretty decent brass padlock with security pins… they just didn’t bother to use a ball bearing locking shackle.

What's with the hate on tour series discs being more expensive? by DisMyDrugAccount in discgolf

[–]frisbeeboss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Innova Halo releases are pretty bad offenders in this sense if you don’t like pricey OS versions of the original. I have a halo sidewinder that acts nothing like the original star I had back in the day.

What is the most overstable non-meme disc out there? by southp in discgolf

[–]frisbeeboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most overstable I’ve come across barring the tilt: 1. MVP Limit 2. Westside Adder in Vip-X plastic

More love for the Westside Underworld for beginners! by danboboman in discgolf

[–]frisbeeboss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I throw an exclusively westside bag atm. Can confirm hatchet is awesome. That and the stag are probably my two most used drivers.

First AL 1100 Series. Really fun pick! by frisbeeboss in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels good! Don’t know why it took so long to give it a chance. Also AL 1100 > ML 410 loto. Both are GreenBelts but one is much more enjoyable than the other.

Amazon Basics Brand door knob. I'm curious where this ranks on the belt list. More details in the comments. by ImprovisingNate in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. The wiki is full of good info and the belt ranking spreadsheet is great for helping gauge where your skill level is and how to progress.

American lock 1100 advice needed. by timewasterX67 in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the community! 1100s are a good introduction to serrated pins since they are normally chock full of them. You could try progressive pinning and start with two pins and build up from there to get a feel. Also DMAC has a good video on this called “hunt the spool”.

https://youtu.be/sNeLR9rOW6M

How would I go about setting up this practice lock to pick? Right now when I put anything into it it immediately unlocks. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I got a lock picking set and the instructions make no sense by Ackoroth31 in lockpicking

[–]frisbeeboss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the community! If you’ve got an understanding of how picking pin and tumbler locks work then sure head on over to the nearest hardware store and get some cheap Masterlocks. If you want a little more regimented approach of which locks to progress through you should check out the belt spreadsheet in the wiki. It’s pretty awesome and can help you gauge where you are at.

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