50 more ft.

[Discwrangler]

Use a power grip. Get the elbow up. Explode through the hip, on a straight line.

[kdogokc]

I rarely get to throw in less than 10mph wind. I play Ultimate, in fact played Ultimate before DG, so I'm not moaning about bad form, but I think wind is a relevant topic when talking Leo's etc. I don't even know what DG is like in states that don't consistently produce high winds, but even as an Ultimate player I have a hard time imagining a leo being my goto open fairway distance driver. Tail winds and calm days, I'll do it, but if I need predictable lines in any wind between 12mph-35mph I don't reach for my leo.

I know this is off topic...sort of, but I really am curious if guys are successfully discing down with control even with cross or head winds. This time of year is about as calm as it gets in OKC and 10-15 is pretty common. Spring, Winter, Fall and we get twisted.

[Discwrangler]

Yeah, winds dictate what stability of disc you throw. Leopard, Teebird/eagle, firebird....or stalker, avenger, predator....depends on wind direction.

Headwinds make discs less stable
L-r stabilizes
R-l is a tough wind
Tailwind throw less stable

I know the best golfers in OK. They throw firebirds and forces. A lot. Prob nuke os too. (167g)

[aj_777]

Getting more distance is what every player typically wants. I know when I first started throwing, with everyday practice I got up to about 200-250' but could not get farther. After talking to some of the local pros, I figured out I needed some different discs and different weights. I did not see if you posted the weights you are throwing but that is very important.

If you can get 280' with a groove then you should be able to throw more with that sidewinder for sure. Typically the heavier the disc, the more stable to overstable it will be. If your sidewinder is in 170-175 then you may not be able to get the distance. Try a disc similar to flight pattern of sidewinder, (roadrunner, SL, or even an orc) in a 165-168 weight. This should help you turn the disc over easier for more glide.

Big issue is learning the snap. Just like everyone else on here has said...watch vids and just practice snapping with all your discs!! Once you do that you can throw practically any disc and most weights.

Just remember...mid 160s weight means more turn overs in any disc. Study those flight charts on each discs(Innova has a chart of all their discs) and watch vids online.

Good luck!

[Hoss22]

Originally Posted by jimcramer24

Get rid of the Groove! Toss it in the woods and don't look back! Go with something understable like a Sidewinder or Roadrunner. Learning to hyzer flip those will get you more distance as well. Throwing a 13 speed disc when you cannot throw over 300 right now will discourage you.

Don't leave it in the woods...some unsuspecting noob disc golfer may find it and be doomed the rest of their career! Just melt down the plastic, let it harden around a rock, then throw the rock in the middle of the ocean. And then go pick up an XL and start throwing that until you hit 330' consistently.

[Efan08]

There is an episode of disc golf live on youtube where feldberg and double g do a distance clinic, its a good video to watch. There is also multiple distance driving videos that discraft has posted on youtube.

Watching videos will be a little more helpful than trying to guess what people are talking about when they type it in the threads. And you can always talk to a local pro about improving your distance, most of them will gladly show you a few tips.