Recent content by Bart Bird

Average distances by skill-class can be really skewed, but average distances by disc speed give us some pretty good numbers. On average, a 60mph drive will travel about 350 feet. The standard deviation, though, is pretty big. With a great throw, a wobble-free release, and the right disc...

Ha! No, I haven't found any VC groups interested in our sport yet, but I'll keep an eye out! I agree on the tech -- I am also looking to see what other tech/gadgets/apps are out there that could be adapted for disc golf. There is a lot around ball golf and baseball, but I haven't found...

Thanks -- there's no doubt your idea would be accurate. To clarify, this is not for our internal research -- we actually do use a radar gun for our testing -- very accurate, and it captures max speed vs. average speed over a span. Our goal for this project is to find a way for the average...

Thanks for the input! I like the track you are on because it doesn't require any special gear -- making it easy for anyone to do at their home course. Phone, tape measure, and a set of simple instructions. It could work!

We are working on a system that helps players find discs that are a good match for their current release velocity. The "easy" way to determine exact release velocity is with a radar gun, but (of course) very few people have one. Does anyone have any ideas on how people can use their smartphone...

Question for all course designers: when you are developing the course plan, do you give specific thought/emphasis to including a "signature" hole, like Blue Ribbon Pines #4?

Excellent way to look at it -- well said!!

Lots of love here for Vibram's high-quality products! :thmbup: QUESTION TO THOSE MOST WHO ARE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED WITH VIBRAM'S PRODUCT LINE: If you had to pick one Vibram disc that solidly outperforms all other discs on the market in the role for which they were designed (e.g. understable...

Very cool! I particularly like how the Leopard dye complements the base color of the disc as well.

Just wanted to share a quick graphic I made to explain the PDGA's "Holing-Out" rules. This always seems to be a source of controversy, particularly with newer players or at certain courses where they have developed certain "course rules." Hope this helps! :)

Say what you will about the wind conditions at the Desert Wind, but there is a reason a Boss has held the last two world distance records. Even if the winds produce impossibly far distances, the best distances were with Bosses.

246' ace, 165g DX Roc, May 2016, Alimagnet DGC -- what a feeling!

Exactly right.

There are three factors to consider: your release velocity, the windspeed, and the stability of the disc. Here's a quick video that explains the science: How to Choose a Driver Based on Wind Conditions Good luck!