So, more of a TL then?
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[Innova] Innova GStar Krait Paul McBeth Signature
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So, more of a TL then?
So like a leopard?
Moonshine
Double Eagle Member
I'm in the same boat as you my friend. I love the Destroyer, but I'm getting much better results with the Wraith/Krait. I don't have the power for the Destroyer just yet, plus these speed 11 drivers feel great in the hand.
Would anyone recommend a distance driver that flys like a teebird? Is everyone liking their kraits?
ThomasOrion
* Ace Member *
a Teebird is.... a speed 7? 7/5/0/2 I'd imagine the Wraith is a speed 11 with similar flight. a Viking is a great control driver speed 9 that is 9/4/-1/2 similar flight characteristic of a teebird. I'd say from my experience a Viking is a little faster version of a Teebird. Once you step into speed 10+ the flight is different because the discs are wider rim and need more 'room' to work for such a flight, IE lateral movement, less control, etc. If you like Tbirds and want more of a 'distance disc' I'd say Viking, Wraith, Krait, Surge, and discs like that. If you want a disc maybe a little more controled and about the same speed. An F5 is a great disc. but again, F5 is almost slower than a Teebird, just phenomenal control with it....very tight S shape....can do anything within 200- 300 ft.
After a little time with my new G*Kraits I'm totally shocked. I have two. One is red and 170 the other purple and 171. The purple is nice a stable. Pretty straight with a strong fade. My red Krait is wicked over stable. Really, really overstable. Like fresh destroyer stable. WTF? I'm stoked on it for sure just shocked. I also have a metal flake Krait and it's flippy. I have to throw it with lots of hyzer or it's a roller. These three combined give me a nice combo to cover all shots. Pretty stoked on them.
BirdieMachine
Michael Moore Fan Club President
Did you remove the flashing?
BirdieMachine
Michael Moore Fan Club President
Yeah but depends on how much flashing. Take a little sandpaper to the super overstable one. 400-600 grit is best so you don't go crazy.
pmorgan1214
Eagle Member
I finally have had time to throw my GStar Krait. There is no other words for it than amazing. It feels nice in the hands and is super glidey. i threw it with my champ terns and i am throwing farther with this disc than the terns. has a nice S turn when thrown hard and flat. my range is about 350 but that is with 3 layers of clothes on. i have a feeling that i can easily get 400 feet with no layers of clothes on.
SeveN
Birdie Member
While on that topic, I'm a bit curious about the whole removing the flashing concept. I've read a bit about that...is it just the extra bit of plastic on the inside edge of a new disc that feels like it'll cut into your hands? That wears away over time? So I'm guessing its that, that makes it overstable out of the box. I've never tried to remove the flashing, is there a simpler way to determine if your disc should still be sanded down? I don't know if I've just gotten used to the disc, or if I've actually worn it down.
And I'm not too familiar with the types of sandpaper. Is 400-600 grit on the less coarse scale?
flashing acts as a little bead to the discs making them often more overstable when new, yes. Premium plastics are very glossy when new which also will impact flight/grip-- little sanding makes the disc get a used feel without being trashed into trees.
Some discs have so much flashing it almost hurts those are the ones you generally could/should sand. 400-600 grit is very fine-- less coarse. Cement and stones also work the same as long as they are smooth. New asphalt can be great for a quick seasoning of a new disc.
A disc is always better when beat-in
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The flashing can be on the outside edge of the wing, or on the inner bottom of the wing. I usually remove it as it can be uncomfortable to grip. If it does not bother your grip you can just let it wear off over time. It can make the disc slightly more stable at high and low speeds with the flashing. The higher number is less coarse. Looks like Aim For The Chains beat me to the reply. I would not recommend to use cement because it can damage the plastic.
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in concrete form with rough aggregates, sure.. but its a very fine sand really and wont damage the plastic at all -- I have rubbed many a discs over fine cemented stone or slabs and as long as its not brushed for texture or mixed with rough stone it really works great. Rock can be very smooth even though its hard
Columbia gorge
Par Member
50 more feet distance naked?! I'm going to have to try this theory out.
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