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[Vibram] Vibram Disc Golf Thread (Part II)
- Thread starter Three Putt
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I swore I would never stop throwing Buzzzes, but the Ibex pushed Buzzzes out of my bag. I feel that the Ibex is a much more versatile mold than the Buzzz and will hold any line on any power level. Whether you want to go 350' dead nuts straight or throw a 50' floaty anhyzer, the Ibex will do it all.
Brodysseus
* Ace Member *
This. This x1000.
And it's nice to get someone who agrees with me that threw Buzzzes. I always tried to and (yes I am going there) the buzzz never lived up to the hype (oh snap, I went there), at least in my opinion.
Then I started throwing the Ibex and it did everything that people told me the Buzzz would do, and then some.
I've been happy with my buzzz, really no reason to replace it except for vibram support. My roc3 on the other hand was a huge disappointment and the Obex blew it out of the water.
When I signed up for the birdie bash I chose the Obex to fill the overstable mid slot in my bag, and I regretted it almost right away wishing I had chosen a fairway driver instead (already having an ascent and plenty of understable fds). When the bash came around and I started throwing it, I wondered why no one else picked it - it was perfect for the event, and I really was the only person who picked it. (of course I still did dreadfully awful, but that's not the discs fault)
So I'll keep an eye out for a nice looking ibex and trak, but I'm in no hurry to fill those slots. It's nice to know that they are competent discs that I can rely on.
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Brodysseus
* Ace Member *
^Right on. I have no qualms with the Buzzz, it's a good disc. And I'm sure people who rave about it get everything they want out of it. But I found the Ibex to be the disc that fit the description of what all the Buzzz fans said a Buzzz did.
Honestly, I had never really felt comfortable with a mid until I threw an Ibex.
Honestly, I had never really felt comfortable with a mid until I threw an Ibex.
I still believe that the Buzzz is an amazing disc. I love how it fits in the hand and how it flies, but I just can't really justify having both Buzzzes and Ibexes in my bag, so since I found myself reaching for the Ibex so much more, I finally made the tough decision to remove the Buzzz from my bag.
Brodysseus
* Ace Member *
Just curious as to your opinion on this, but was the Buzzz power-hungry in your experience? It flew great when thrown hard on a line, but felt like it HAD to be thrown hard to achieve that line, at least for me. That was really my only "problem" with a Buzzz.
#threaddrift
When I threw Buzzzes I had a sweet yellow bar stamp that loved tons of power. Also, I had an ESP FLX that I really loved for upshots. I don't remember if I ever really powered down the Z Buzzz, but my FLX did just fine. I do remember that mine didn't like holding a slow anny line like the Ibex will.
Brodysseus
* Ace Member *
That was my experience too. And the main reason the Buzzz never clicked for me. I could throw a hard anny, but never a high, floating one or a soft, shorter one reliably with a Buzzz. And the Ibex loves those shots.
I have been having trouble with my putters lately and my friends have been telling me to get a Ridge. I decided to drink the Kool-aid, and bought one last night and played 3 rounds with it. I must say I am very impressed. It has the glide I want, and the flight I want, and it sticks to the chains great, so I guess I am now a believer .
LeewayeDiscGolf
Double Eagle Member
Just got our DansComp in the mail. ( It's a BMX mailorder catalog ) Browsing the shoes section and came across some IPath shoes. The shoes are designed for BMX and skateboarding. However, their new selling point is that they now feature Vibram soles.
drblam
Eagle Member
Here's a visual. Not the prettiest shoes from the top, but the bottom...Oh Man!
Brodysseus
* Ace Member *
Get ready for a rubber invasion. Once you get one rubber disc in the bag, the floodgates are opened.
Welcome to the cult!:thmbup:
drblam
Eagle Member
Word
TheBMeistor
Eagle Member
I want to get the most stable Obex I can get, what do I look for? The one I am throwing is M and 175g, would like one more stable than that.
Not sure if the domes are ever different on them, are firm Obex's more stable than Med?
Not sure if the domes are ever different on them, are firm Obex's more stable than Med?
erock216
Eagle Member
I need a last minute birdie bash recommendation. I throw teebirds, wraiths, buzzzs and wizards mostly. I was thinking ascent and sole.
jrawk
* Ace Member *
trying to access the vibram disc golf website... but it appears to be down.. anybody else?
Brodysseus
* Ace Member *
I got my first Vibram at the beginning of October. By Thankgsiving my whole bag was all Vibram.
Medium will be just as stable as firm and won't beat in nearly as fast. However, it is going to be tough to pick out an overstable one, because the Obex is probably one of the most consistently manufactured discs on the market. I've handled about a dozen Obex(es, en, ii?) and they all have looked and felt the exact same, as well as flying the exact same.
My best suggestion is getting a 178 Medium Obex. Maybe a soft too, if you like the way they feel, as a soft will virtually never beat in. I don't think you will ever find a truly overstable Obex, I define the Obex as stable... Think a fresh DX Roc.
If it is a shorter course that you'd feel comfortable using your Buzzz, the Ibex would be a great choice. Otherwise an Ascent will work great. And as for a putter, I personally feel the Ridge is more Wizard-like.
Johnny_Crunch
Double Eagle Member
Ascent and Ridge if the holes are driver length for you. The ascent seems very fresh Teebird stable to me.
drblam
Eagle Member
I will third the ascent (firm i would suggest) and ridge (medium)
The Ascent replaced my teebird. I bought a wizard, but prefer my ridge.
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