dgNomad Target

[3j0hn]

It looks like the PDGA aproved a new basic portable target recently http://www.pdga.com/announcements/nomad-enters-the-scene. As far as I can tell from their videos http://www.youtube.com/user/dgNOMADtarget, it doesn't catch your disc, but instead is supposed to be a portable object/tone style target.

I don't really see a huge advantage over just using trees as targets for most purposes (their about page seems to indicate they are targeting scouts camps).

Anyone seen or used one of these?

 

[tdschrock1]

looks cooler in the vid than in the pics

 

[jtreadwell]

Looks awful. A regular tonal pole would likely make more noise and it doesn't catch... :\

 

[joshuajames]

Yeah I don't see the point in purchasing one of these.

 

[agapedad]

I can't believe they are PDGA approved. Those things look like crap

 

[JSurmann]

Ouch. I can see those being knocked over on each putt.

 

[dirtdog48188]

For a lack of a better phrase those things look retarded.

 

[DiscOh]

Nice idea but I don't see a big market for them.

 

[ManU]

we have an object course in some woods in a provincial park

we usually tape or use chalk to mark trees

snagging the "Par 3" set for $156 might not be a bad thing for that course...we could set up a couple of holes at a time and off we go

 

[Dyoel182]

Bring on the aces!

 

[rocthecourse]

Overpriced at $65, should be under $20.

 

[Dyoel182]

Overpriced at $65, should be under $20.

Right. At $65 you might as well spend the extra $15 and get an InStep basket. Add inner chains for another $15 when you get the chance and there you go.

 

[jDinger]

Howdy all, glad to see a post about our new target!

First things first..no, it doesn't catch; yes, it looks odd; no, it doesn't fall over (one stake in the center holds it fine). It isn't for everybody, but there are some unique features; the UV chain glows awesome at night, the portability can't be beat (especially if you don't have a car); it's another option for educational settings where we have the opportunity to introduce the sport to a group of kids; it stands out better than many object targets; and we can custom build one any way you want.

The PDGA has set precedent approving non-traditional targets, there are at least two other approved targets that don't have metal chains, one of them has no chains at all. The specs for targets are clear on what is allowable and purposefully open a route for different target styles with the intention that the market makes the final decision.

Bottom line, we think the NOMAD fills a niche. If we are wrong then we have certainly had fun trying and learned a lot in the process!

I welcome any questions or comments at [email protected], and I'll do my best to stay out of way of the rest of the thread.

Thanks,

Jeff Gradinger
dgNOMAD.com
FB

 

[BENFTS]

How much profit are you making on $65? I agree with the above posts in that this seems very expensive. I like the idea in terms of the ease in which it can be moved around but I just can't get over the price.

 

[rocthecourse]

How far away can you hear a disc hitting the "chains"?opcorn:

 

[NuNinja]

Right. At $65 you might as well spend the extra $15 and get an InStep basket. Add inner chains for another $15 when you get the chance and there you go.

This.

I thought about getting one until I saw the price tag. Shame...
Also, I don't think people should be forced to pay for what is probably a cheapo handheld blacklight. Some of us have super power handheld blacklights.

 

[foo_g]

I can't believe they are PDGA approved. Those things look like crap

I don't see the need for it to be PDGA approved.
What's the point?

 

[IronJack]

Wow, a lot of negativity on this thread.

I think it's a good idea. I wouldn't want to use it as an official basket in a round or tourney, but for practice I think it's a good idea. I have a couple DGA Mach Lite type baskets and while portable, they are way more than I need most of the time. If these weigh 2.5 lbs each, that'd be a big reduction when hauling them out to the field.

I think I'd use them for practicing approaches and controlled drives. You could set the two apart and have a nice target and some visual feedback if you actually hit it. It would also be good for putt practice. You can practice with a tree if need be. In practice it's most important to hit a target, not have the disc land in a basket.

That said, $65 is waaaaaay more than I'd be wiling to spend. $20-30 for me, depending on materials.

 

[jrawk]

Look like a very fun target for night golfing. It'd be easy to see visually if your disc hits it.

 

[B3NDER]

65 dollars should cover 18 of these easily....I can't see 18 of these being worth the 1,175 it would cost...

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