The Hammer
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I love watching Kobe failing.
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Arroyo Disc Golf Basket
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I love watching Kobe failing.
bergdawg
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Bennettua is in favor after last night!
The Hammer
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That was a pretty sweet shot.
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He tore that course up, too. Took the first deuce I've seen on a hole!
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BTW, the "slippery slope" arguement here, is a fallacy.
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Is that dude a member of DGCR?
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Yeah, he sticks to the dye forums for the most part. Does amazing dyes, too.
Lol, hilarious. Watch it again and see if it sticks this time!
Oh, and Kevin and I have been following this thread from the beginning and will continue to do so... very interesting stuff guys. I'm glad this is causing such a heated discussion but don't get so pissed at each other... and I'm directing that at both sides. Its just disc golf, and remember what Steady Ed said: "he who has the most fun, wins." Spit outs are no fun whether or not you consider them "a part of the game." But also keep in mind that the Vortex wasn't created solely for the purpose of preventing spit outs. Though that was part of it, we've also removed and sharp edges that can damage your putters/discs (disc longevity), as well as made a championship caliber basket more affordable to the average joe, as well as aesthetically giving it a sleeker look while not deviating from the classic look we're all used to seeing.
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^^^This
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For the record, I'm not getting upset. I actually find a lot of the arguements to be amusing. The only thing that annoyed me was the lame attack from JT who was convinced I was calling him out.
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My rant was not directed at anyone in particular.
I am just incredulous that people seem opposed to a design that is demonstrably better, becasue it takes some randomness from a sport that is already filled with unavoidable chance.
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I know, it was a poor joke.
Darth Anovin
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I know. I was being sarcastic. Just a bunch of empty rhetoric to amuse myself. The point I was trying to make is this: if someone were to ever invent a "disc golf net" placed behind the baskets (or something else ridiculous like that,) then there would be people on here saying things like "wow! Now I can throw it as hard as I want and my disc won't blow past the basket!" Like I said I'm torn. I have to admit, that Vortex does look sweet as hell. I guess I'll reserve further judgement until I actually get to putt on one.
I know man, I hear ya. Most of it is passionate but lighthearted. I'm not going to parent anyone, but there's no reason for anything personal.
Sweet Spot
It's just a sweet spot we're all talking about. All sports have tried to increase their sweet spots whether it has to do with golf clubs, tennis rackets, baseball bats, soccer balls or footballs (changing aerodynamics). There are always those reluctant to change. It seems that we're trying to increase the sweet spot for the disc golf basket and we're just experience the same difficulty.
My one question is this: IF (obviously a big IF) this sport started right this minute, which basket do you think would be chosen? The one that catches everything that hits it dead center or the one that occasionally doesn't? I think this is the objective way to look at the situation.
It's just a sweet spot we're all talking about. All sports have tried to increase their sweet spots whether it has to do with golf clubs, tennis rackets, baseball bats, soccer balls or footballs (changing aerodynamics). There are always those reluctant to change. It seems that we're trying to increase the sweet spot for the disc golf basket and we're just experience the same difficulty.
My one question is this: IF (obviously a big IF) this sport started right this minute, which basket do you think would be chosen? The one that catches everything that hits it dead center or the one that occasionally doesn't? I think this is the objective way to look at the situation.
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Question for the makers,
What exactly did you patent on this basket? I haven't seen a full, clear picture of it yet.
What exactly did you patent on this basket? I haven't seen a full, clear picture of it yet.
The chain design is what we have patent pending. Both the outer set; inner set; and how the two sets work together. You don't have to have a completely new product to patent something, you just have to be able to show improved functionality over what is called the "prior art," in this case existing chain design.
None of the aesthetic or material changes can be patented because they would be "obvious" and easy to accomplish for anyone skilled in metalwork.
bergdawg
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Are you going to sue courses that re-work their configuration into what your basket has? Not being a dick, just curious. Also, would softer putts fall out a lot more when you hit the "am" side of the chains because of the more stout chain design?
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BTW Bergdawg. I started a poll on this, and my side is losing. So, I admit that it looks like I may have been wrong here.
In the words of Michael Scott: "It takes a big man to admit you're wrong, and I am that man."
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I'm in it, to win it! Just playin', it's all good.
