Vibram Is Done

[knettles]

Originally Posted by Doofenshmirtz

It's not my first rodeo. Nothing works like Vibram discs in the rain. I don't even bother to dry my hands or the discs when I throw them. I will dip them in water before the throw if they have dirt/mud on them though.

Personally, I would disagree with this. While when dry, they are probably the tackiest discs out there, I think DX is still better when wet. I've tried multiple plastics in downpours and even picking a disc out of submerged water and throwing it. I know Vibram seems like it would be stickier, but the surface of the discs also seems slightly smoother. So for me, I get the best rainy rounds with DX. Unfortunately, they're nowhere near as durable tho.

But maybe I've got weird fingers or skin or something like that??

[Doofenshmirtz]

Originally Posted by knettles

I know Vibram seems like it would be stickier, but the surface of the discs also seems slightly smoother.

. . .

But maybe I've got weird fingers or skin or something like that??

I recently purchased a medium Vamp. I did notice that the surface was smoother than all my other Vibram discs except the soft putter that I have. All of those discs were purchased several years ago. I don't know if they have changed their formula in recent years, but I have always found my Vibram discs (before the Vamp) to be grippier when wet than DX. I haven't thrown the Vamp wet yet so can't speak for that one.

[Bultx1215]

They have changed it a bit, but the Vamp seems to be the slickest so far. No idea why. Still flies great for me though.

I have shown doubters the wet weather benefit of softies. Dunk it in the creek and throw...barely any difference.

[wolfmandragon]

Originally Posted by Bultx1215

They have changed it a bit, but the Vamp seems to be the slickest so far. No idea why. Still flies great for me though.

I have shown doubters the wet weather benefit of softies. Dunk it in the creek and throw...barely any difference.

I just ordered several Vamps, both firm and medium. Curious to see how they fly.

[Bultx1215]

I have a couple of softs on the way and am wondering/hoping they will be the same. My med is a touch US and will always finish slightly to the left RHBH.

[wolfmandragon]

Originally Posted by Bultx1215

I have a couple of softs on the way and am wondering/hoping they will be the same. My med is a touch US and will always finish slightly to the left RHBH.

what weights do you throw? I got 164-166 range.

[Bultx1215]

Originally Posted by wolfmandragon

what weights do you throw? I got 164-166 range.

Same. Except the softy I have inbound is a 170. Lightest I could find. I am actually amazed I found that one. Been looking for them and soft Ridges and Arches all year with little success.

[wolfmandragon]

I got a 179g firm Launch as well.
I can't find any understable mids that I like. The Comet is the best disc ever, I am spoiled with it.
Heres hoping my Comet has a partner on the way.

[MikeK]

Does this mean anything for the Maple Hill/Vibram Open?

[Hampstead]

Originally Posted by MikeK

Does this mean anything for the Maple Hill/Vibram Open?

Well, considering it was renamed the MVP Open before this recent news, I'd say yes.