Alexplz
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I used to throw Terns for easy cheater distance but have decided to disc down for a while, work on nose angle and controlled form.
So in building up my new loadout, I figured I'd consult inflight or MST and figure out "OK, what distance driver lineup can I switch to that is appreciably slower (read: narrower rim width) than a Tern, but that also goes appreciably farther/on a lower line than a Teebird without sacrificing too much control?"
Speed 11? Wraiths are too much disc for my present backhand form, and the more flippy, glidey options are still overshadowed by the easy distance and control of Terns I assume.
Speed 10? Never clicked with PDs, and orcs, like wraiths, are still too much disc. The flippier, glidier options are again less attractive here, and I figure something like a Northman nets me no more distance over a slightly slower disc, while sacrificing control.
Speed 9? Here seems to be where the lines of distance and control intersect, giving me slightly more D over a Teebird on lower lines while also not allowing my control take a nose dive. Thunderbirds, valks, champ SWs are good options I think, however they do still fly like fast fairways, not slow distance drivers. More on that below.
Speed 8? There are some interesting options that share the 1.8cm rim width with the Teeb, but these discs typically make me ask "why am I not throwing a teebird or FD right now?"
I would be happy to throw Innova-molded 1.9cm molds for D at this point, and would be willing to try PDs again on the stable/OS side, and Heats on the neutral side.
However, I used to throw a 169g GL Saint and was quite happy with it, as it flew true to numbers for me at the time. I grew frustrated with the trilogy 1.9cm discs because I had a hard time finding an understable complement that I liked, as I did not click with the Fury. I have however recently picked up a TP Hatchet, and while I haven't gotten the chance to throw it yet, I'm thinking I would like to throw high glide trilogy 1.9cm discs for my distance lineup for now.
My question is this - What would be a good US complement to the Hatchet? I may pair saints or escapes plus a thundy with it for more stable options, but would like something that will end right of center more consistently and with control, and at a similar speed.
I presently bag an underworld for US utility, but would like a faster version to mesh with the "slow distance driver" style of the saint and hatchet.
Like I said, for all intents and purposes the Fury is a non-starter - didn't like the bluntness of the rim I guess. Considering the Witness, as it sounds like it's the fastest trilogy version of what I'm looking for. Also could consider a heavy diamond, but what I'm really looking for is a true speed 9.
Right now I've got my sights on the Witness, although it's got a bit of a wonky and shallow rim. I may also look at a heat in X or one click in stability up (ESP or BigZ??), as I understand they rival the Euroglide and could therefore fit in. However. I would not be wild about bagging a 3rd or 4th mold here, and not in trilogy plastic at that.
Best understable complement to a Hatchet? Maybe just roll (pun intended) with an underworld and call it good? Or maybe throw Innova plastic?
So in building up my new loadout, I figured I'd consult inflight or MST and figure out "OK, what distance driver lineup can I switch to that is appreciably slower (read: narrower rim width) than a Tern, but that also goes appreciably farther/on a lower line than a Teebird without sacrificing too much control?"
Speed 11? Wraiths are too much disc for my present backhand form, and the more flippy, glidey options are still overshadowed by the easy distance and control of Terns I assume.
Speed 10? Never clicked with PDs, and orcs, like wraiths, are still too much disc. The flippier, glidier options are again less attractive here, and I figure something like a Northman nets me no more distance over a slightly slower disc, while sacrificing control.
Speed 9? Here seems to be where the lines of distance and control intersect, giving me slightly more D over a Teebird on lower lines while also not allowing my control take a nose dive. Thunderbirds, valks, champ SWs are good options I think, however they do still fly like fast fairways, not slow distance drivers. More on that below.
Speed 8? There are some interesting options that share the 1.8cm rim width with the Teeb, but these discs typically make me ask "why am I not throwing a teebird or FD right now?"
I would be happy to throw Innova-molded 1.9cm molds for D at this point, and would be willing to try PDs again on the stable/OS side, and Heats on the neutral side.
However, I used to throw a 169g GL Saint and was quite happy with it, as it flew true to numbers for me at the time. I grew frustrated with the trilogy 1.9cm discs because I had a hard time finding an understable complement that I liked, as I did not click with the Fury. I have however recently picked up a TP Hatchet, and while I haven't gotten the chance to throw it yet, I'm thinking I would like to throw high glide trilogy 1.9cm discs for my distance lineup for now.
My question is this - What would be a good US complement to the Hatchet? I may pair saints or escapes plus a thundy with it for more stable options, but would like something that will end right of center more consistently and with control, and at a similar speed.
I presently bag an underworld for US utility, but would like a faster version to mesh with the "slow distance driver" style of the saint and hatchet.
Like I said, for all intents and purposes the Fury is a non-starter - didn't like the bluntness of the rim I guess. Considering the Witness, as it sounds like it's the fastest trilogy version of what I'm looking for. Also could consider a heavy diamond, but what I'm really looking for is a true speed 9.
Right now I've got my sights on the Witness, although it's got a bit of a wonky and shallow rim. I may also look at a heat in X or one click in stability up (ESP or BigZ??), as I understand they rival the Euroglide and could therefore fit in. However. I would not be wild about bagging a 3rd or 4th mold here, and not in trilogy plastic at that.
Best understable complement to a Hatchet? Maybe just roll (pun intended) with an underworld and call it good? Or maybe throw Innova plastic?
