[Other] 1989-2019 photo archive of PDGA-approved discs

[Alexplz]

So do I understand correctly that you guys took all the archived photos, and that it wasn't specifically part of the PDGA approval process?

I would love to see the profile pics added retroactively to all the prior molds but I understand that's unrealistic. I would say that assuming that you guys will continue to take photos of discs that are reviewed in the future, the right-angle profile views would be appreciated. Thanks for what you guys do!

 

[hummer1025]

So do I understand correctly that you guys took all the archived photos, and that it wasn't specifically part of the PDGA approval process?

I would love to see the profile pics added retroactively to all the prior molds but I understand that's unrealistic. I would say that assuming that you guys will continue to take photos of discs that are reviewed in the future, the right-angle profile views would be appreciated. Thanks for what you guys do!

No, taking the profile shots is not part of the PDGA approval process. I have eight discs right now that I will soon be testing, but we'll only take a shot of the top, outside under my patio cover. Every few months, though, my wife takes the other three shots (top, bottom, and side views) for archival purposes. When I first started doing the testing in 1989 we didn't even take a single shot and notices were sent out in letters. Around 2000 the process was done through email and a few years after that I added a single photo. I'm sure it may not sound like much more work to you, but multiply 1,100 discs times an additional 10 or 15 minutes more of work per disc, and I think you'll understand. And now I approved ~100 or more discs per year.

We purposefully decided to put the onus on the manufacturers to supply the profile shots for the discs for the PDGA announcement, if they want to take advantage of that. It's basically free advertising for them. But, it's their decision. Another thing to consider, in terms of not immediately supplying profile shots right after a disc is approved, some companies want to be in control of how that information is rolled out to the public. So a delay in adding to the archives in the Google Drive makes further sense.

 

[mf100forever]

Thanks for the heads up. I never claimed they are OOB, just passed on Kjell's guess that they were probably OOB.

They´d pause the manufacturing years ago, the shop is still running though.

 

[hummer1025]

Photos of the latest discs to be approved by the PDGA were just updated here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...TVKcVhGTlRuakE

 

[Casey 1988]

Photos of the latest discs to be approved by the PDGA were just updated here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...TVKcVhGTlRuakE

I get an error when I click on the link. Just letting you know.

 

[hummer1025]

I get an error when I click on the link. Just letting you know.

Try this one: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwP5H3rUX4XEeTVKcVhGTlRuakE

 

[Casey 1988]

Thanks that actually worked now in above post.

 

[Casey 1988]

Try this one: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwP5H3rUX4XEeTVKcVhGTlRuakE

Oldest disc in the group with a picture that is still made is the Stingray in 1989. The F-18 Hornet is still sold under new name but is not being currently produced as a disc at the moment. We will see what happens in the future with GGGT and if they keep the promise of making those molds they have when the discs are gone from shelves.

 

[Casey 1988]

Anyone interested in seeing photos of all of the ~1,100 discs that I've tested and approved for the PDGA since 1989?

If so, click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwP5H3rUX4XEeTVKcVhGTlRuakE

So if the Zephyr is allowed as a PDGA Super Class disc how come the PDGA does not have the Super Class rating on the Mankini. Is a minimum weight needed for Super Class?

 

[hummer1025]

So if the Zephyr is allowed as a PDGA Super Class disc how come the PDGA does not have the Super Class rating on the Mankini. Is a minimum weight needed for Super Class?

What is Mankini?

 

[Casey 1988]

What is Mankini?

Uh Makani, I misspelled the disc by mistake. I am really bad at Spelling words and had thought when the name came up underlined red that I had misspelled the word and too the Google Chrome Choise.

 

[BeRReGoN]

Is a mankini PDGA legal is it's dry-fit?

 

[Casey 1988]

Is a mankini PDGA legal is it's dry-fit?

They float on water should they come end up off line they were put on. I am not sure what you are going on about?

 

[bnrstnkr]

Wow!! What an incredible resource. Thanks so much, this makes the history and evolution of the game visible in such a cool way. And thanks for your hard work!

 

[saylor]

This thread should be stickied to the top of the fourm forever.

This is a huge huge historical knowledge drop.

And so heres a special picture just for the occasion - a pre approved lightning fresh from dallas TX the original home of lightning discs

 

[Casey 1988]

I wonder is this going to get updated with new discs ever?

 

[saylor]

Anyone interested in seeing photos of all of the ~1,100 discs that I've tested and approved for the PDGA since 1989?

If so, click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwP5H3rUX4XEeTVKcVhGTlRuakE

please any clarifications on technical standards for discs:
(1)" . . . and an underside inner rim depth that is between 5 and 12 percent of the outside disc diameter."

then

(10)have a rim depth of at least 1.1 cm;


those seem to conflict each other?

 

[DRod]

I wonder is this going to get updated with new discs ever?

Well I think you can just go to the PDGA's site and get the pics since they seem to be posted with the most recent approved.

https://www.pdga.com/technical-standards/equipment-certification/discs

Looks like it'll be a top view only though.

 

[Casey 1988]

Well I think you can just go to the PDGA's site and get the pics since they seem to be posted with the most recent approved.

https://www.pdga.com/technical-standards/equipment-certification/discs

Looks like it'll be a top view only though.

Most, but even then it seems like 2020 the approved discs are not there or there are vary few as if no brands or almost no brands sent discs out due to Corona Virus. It is Okay, I would 100% understand why.

 

[ru4por]

Figured we should stow this here. A terrific history piece and a chance to hear the wheels turning in Dunipace's head.