Hi everyone, I just got on here and Im looking forward to participating. I didn't see an intro board or thread, maybe I missed it. I do have some basic technique questions. I've done some reading and watched some videos.
First off my discs, I probably didn't make the best choice for 2 first drivers, but I guess I got a little caught up in the looks of them. Me and the GF went to the shop and got a couple, shes played a little before, me never. We actually had a midrange hornet someone gave us. I picked up an Elite Z Reaper and a Latitude 64 Halo. Both max distance both overstable. both probably bad for someone that's never thrown a disc before. I knew that but I wanted to try them.
So when I throw them with limited technique what I get are big sky shots that stall and go hard left. I get decent distance out of them, but if they straightened out it would be a lot better. I think I tried to put some anhyzer on it once but it flattened out on me and rolled anyway, but who knows if I actually got anhyzer on it in the first place, probably not. Its not they they're bad shots, I think if I at least got them to flatten out a bit they would improve quite a bit, its just right now I'm leaving a lot of distance out there.
My biggest thing is the release, its all over the place, I know in not actually supposed to "let go" of the disc, but that easier said then done.
Whats the best way to get a consistent release? Also from some videos and pics I've seen, I'm not sure do I want to keep my wrist locked and straight through the shot or leave it loose which I would think would generate more whip, but then a consistent release would be nearly impossible.
I was also throwing on an arc around my body and it seems the way it's done is to pull straight across your body, which makes a lot of sense.
Basically what I'm trying to get down are the absolute basic fundamentals.
Im also going to try and get a hold of a Valkarie as I think id have and easier time with that and a decent midrange too, even though I do throw that hornet pretty good.
I do have a few more questions, but that's a lot already lol.
First off my discs, I probably didn't make the best choice for 2 first drivers, but I guess I got a little caught up in the looks of them. Me and the GF went to the shop and got a couple, shes played a little before, me never. We actually had a midrange hornet someone gave us. I picked up an Elite Z Reaper and a Latitude 64 Halo. Both max distance both overstable. both probably bad for someone that's never thrown a disc before. I knew that but I wanted to try them.
So when I throw them with limited technique what I get are big sky shots that stall and go hard left. I get decent distance out of them, but if they straightened out it would be a lot better. I think I tried to put some anhyzer on it once but it flattened out on me and rolled anyway, but who knows if I actually got anhyzer on it in the first place, probably not. Its not they they're bad shots, I think if I at least got them to flatten out a bit they would improve quite a bit, its just right now I'm leaving a lot of distance out there.
My biggest thing is the release, its all over the place, I know in not actually supposed to "let go" of the disc, but that easier said then done.
Whats the best way to get a consistent release? Also from some videos and pics I've seen, I'm not sure do I want to keep my wrist locked and straight through the shot or leave it loose which I would think would generate more whip, but then a consistent release would be nearly impossible.
I was also throwing on an arc around my body and it seems the way it's done is to pull straight across your body, which makes a lot of sense.
Basically what I'm trying to get down are the absolute basic fundamentals.
Im also going to try and get a hold of a Valkarie as I think id have and easier time with that and a decent midrange too, even though I do throw that hornet pretty good.
I do have a few more questions, but that's a lot already lol.