Curtis_Valk
Eagle Member
Continued from this thread. Now is a good time for an update. My game and throwing technique have been improving. I have added a few discs to my bag in the last month or so and a couple of them have proven quite productive. Today I scored my first deuce! :hfive: Hole 6 at Harry Myers is 222 feet with a fairly narrow (for me) throwing lane through the woods. The basket is up on a mound and behind the massive trunk of a very large tree. I threw my new X Comet off the tee level and straight down the pike at the proper height to get that beautiful glide that it produces. She landed on the mound just to the left of the tree and skidded to within "gimme" range of the basket.
I know this type of play on a short basket is a daily occurance for many here, but two months ago I could barely even throw 222 feet (I started playing DG on Thanksgiving 2012). I have progressed from being able to get my JLS up to speed only when throwing against the wind to throwing it in any condition except downwind. I'm using a Valkyrie some now for into the wind but have not quite mastered it, so I still mostly use my JLS. I bought a lighter Buzzz in X plastic because my Z Buzzz at 179 grams was a bit heavy at the start, but about that time my form improved to the point that I am able to throw it well. I use the Z Buzzz sometimes for a downwind driver. The X Buzzz still gets some use though, as it starts to turn earlier than the Z and sometimes that is needed. The X Comet has become quite quite a workhorse for me even though I have only had it a few weeks. It just flies well for me and is very predictable. It requres very little power to fly far which in turn helps me with accuracy.
Anyway, I was able to get in three rounds in three days this weekend and I'm a happy camper. My scores are nothing to write home about but they're settling down into something consistent so I know I can continue to drop strokes here and there until they are. Scores for my last few games at H.M. are 72, 69, 73, 69 and a 70 today. Thanks to all here who share their experiences and knowledge. I have benefitted greatly and will continue to do so.
Curtis
I know this type of play on a short basket is a daily occurance for many here, but two months ago I could barely even throw 222 feet (I started playing DG on Thanksgiving 2012). I have progressed from being able to get my JLS up to speed only when throwing against the wind to throwing it in any condition except downwind. I'm using a Valkyrie some now for into the wind but have not quite mastered it, so I still mostly use my JLS. I bought a lighter Buzzz in X plastic because my Z Buzzz at 179 grams was a bit heavy at the start, but about that time my form improved to the point that I am able to throw it well. I use the Z Buzzz sometimes for a downwind driver. The X Buzzz still gets some use though, as it starts to turn earlier than the Z and sometimes that is needed. The X Comet has become quite quite a workhorse for me even though I have only had it a few weeks. It just flies well for me and is very predictable. It requres very little power to fly far which in turn helps me with accuracy.
Anyway, I was able to get in three rounds in three days this weekend and I'm a happy camper. My scores are nothing to write home about but they're settling down into something consistent so I know I can continue to drop strokes here and there until they are. Scores for my last few games at H.M. are 72, 69, 73, 69 and a 70 today. Thanks to all here who share their experiences and knowledge. I have benefitted greatly and will continue to do so.
Curtis
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