PORTABLE TONALS

[treehorn]

Hello,

Looking for some ideas for some portable tonals that will stick in the ground.

Any suggestions would help.

Thanx,

 

[ilmcgee]

Searched tone through all forums. Couple with ideas at the top and more further down. Too many threads to list depending on what you are looking for. You got me interested, as I scrapped my homemade basket years ago, and a tone pole would be quicker and easier.

 

[LHASU]

Here are some tone poles made from fire extinguishers


http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113945&highlight=fire+extinguisher

 

[coupe]

2-liter beverage bottles stuck onto 1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe. A 10' pipe runs ~$2 at Home Despot/Lowes/etc., and can make 3 poles.

The sound carries when you hit the bottle and the disc makes a different sound if you hit the pole, so it's easy to tell, even from a distance, whether or not you hit the target zone.

 

[ilmcgee]

2-liter beverage bottles stuck onto 1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe. A 10' pipe runs ~$2 at Home Despot/Lowes/etc., and can make 3 poles.

The sound carries when you hit the bottle and the disc makes a different sound if you hit the pole, so it's easy to tell, even from a distance, whether or not you hit the target zone.

perfect

 

[@iDiscGolf]

Hello,

Looking for some ideas for some portable tonals that will stick in the ground.

Any suggestions would help.

Thanx,

I saw pic on the insta from a dude that calls his product the Elvis Tonals. I tried to look him up and check the web. But only had links to Facebook, so that was the end for me.

Anyone have more info on these, like selling price or options? Reviews?

 

[@iDiscGolf]

 

[SoCal Mike]

Those Elvis Tonal poles are nice! :thmbup:

 

[GiantThirst]

I made these portable targets from 3 coffee food cans and "s" hooks. Got them from my local deli. Bolt a smaller veggie or fruit can to the top that slips over a smaller post. Has good sound from a distance. can really hear the tick if you barely graze it. I made 12 of them before I started making my own baskets.

 

[ferretdance03]

That's a pretty great idea for tonals. But...

I started making my own baskets.

This intrigues me more.

 

[GiantThirst]

haha yeah. ive got some pics in the Homemade DiscCatcher Gallery but here are some of the last ones ive made.

 

[SoCal Mike]

I saw pic on the insta from a dude that calls his product the Elvis Tonals. I tried to look him up and check the web. But only had links to Facebook, so that was the end for me.

Anyone have more info on these, like selling price or options? Reviews?

I found an email address and sent an email from work inquiring about the cost of the larger one. If I hear back from anyone, I'll be sure to post here what I find out.

 

[@iDiscGolf]

Please do let us know. Although I have a feeling that they are not only going to be pricey but shipping will add quite a bit.

I like the ideology of them being an old school throwback to the sports roots. Pulse they seem like they would be just as easy if not easier to transport than a basket.

 

[Bamm]

So the the guys with tonal poles, if you hit the pole (not the tonal part) hard enough from a distance does the tonal part ring out?

 

[dirtydutch609]

www.frisbeeland.com has awesome product reviews and great prices

 

[prerube]

I have made PVC tonals (not a great sound but super cheap). I have also made bamboo tonals that were awesome.
I have used 5 gallon buckets as well. If you want information on any of these you can send a PM and I can send pictures.

I used these for to prove there was a demand for disc golf in schools. None of them are still standing.

 

[SoCal Mike]

www.frisbeeland.com has awesome product reviews and great prices

Weird... I didn't see portable tonals on their site. Only baskets.

 

[Bullseye]

Hello,

Looking for some ideas for some portable tonals that will stick in the ground.

Any suggestions would help.

Thanx,

In regards to the 5 gallon water fire extinguishers that make an awesome tone poles. All you have to do is cut the bottom off and screw it to a pole using the hole at the top. I realize they are expensive new, BUT they also have to be pressure tested periodically, and any that fail must be thrown away. If you can find a company who performs that pressure testing they might be able to hook you up.

 

[SoCal Mike]

Please do let us know. Although I have a feeling that they are not only going to be pricey but shipping will add quite a bit.

I like the ideology of them being an old school throwback to the sports roots. Pulse they seem like they would be just as easy if not easier to transport than a basket.

Unfortunately, I still haven't heard back from someone.