nonamecameron
Newbie
lately I have been thinking about getting a Beast, still not sure if I will or not, any comments on them?
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[Innova] Beast?
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AdamCaudle
Double Eagle Member
I had one when I first started. How far are you throwing fairways, or whatever your main drivers are?
nonamecameron
Newbie
Right now I mainly use a DX Viking, Champion Roadrunner or an R-Pro Boss for my drives.
Chucktown
Eagle Member
Well a Beast kind of fits between the Viking and the Roadrunner, it may fly a little straighter for you if the Viking was fading hard although the rim is a bit fatter so it may act the same. How far are you throwing and are you throwing hyzers, turnovers, etc for your drives?
nonamecameron
Newbie
I am throwing 250 ft or so. I can throw hyzers and turnovers pretty well most of the time. Most of the holes on my home course require some turning drives.
AdamCaudle
Double Eagle Member
Hmm. I'd say to hold off on the big distance drivers, except maybe the roadrunner. Try and disc down to maybe a Leopard or Teebird. I'm averaging about 300 with my throws now and I still throw a teebird as my main driver. The high speed drivers will make you put too much muscle into your throws and teach you some bad habits.
nonamecameron
Newbie
Hmm, okay, I just got my Boss from my friend and I've been able to throw that quite well, maybe I just don't really know what I'm talking about, hahah.
Chucktown
Eagle Member
I agree with Adam, you can definitely give it a try, the pro beast I found easier to throw, but I would keep working on that R-Pro Boss. I used to throw a long S curve with the valkyrie, then I bought an R-Pro Boss and it really helped me learn how to put more snap on my release and get up to driving with a Destroyer. For the meantime, definitely invest in a tee bird, it is a disc that everyone can use no matter your skill level.
AdamCaudle
Double Eagle Member
I hope you don't take what I said as condescending. Just what I've learned. I had to learn the same lesson. I went out and bought an Xcalibur and Wraith when I first started.
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nonamecameron
Newbie
yeah I have a champion and a dx teebird and I definitely really like them, but I'll try using them more, thanks a lot guys.
You may want to check out a Valk also.
nonamecameron
Newbie
nonamecameron
Newbie
hmm, I've never heard of one of those? What's it like?
AdamCaudle
Double Eagle Member
It's an Innova Valkyrie. It's understable like a Roadrunner, but will fade back more at the end.
nonamecameron
Newbie
oh valk! yeah I know valkyries, I've thrown my Dads a couple times, I've been wanting to invest in one.
The Valkyrie is a fast, long, understable driver.
It is slower and much less stable than the Boss.
It is faster and less stable than the Viking.
It is IMO faster and more stable than the Roadrunner.
The Valk is the current world record distance holder at approx. 840 feet.
It's glide is amongst the best ever. You just have to control it.
It is slower and much less stable than the Boss.
It is faster and less stable than the Viking.
It is IMO faster and more stable than the Roadrunner.
The Valk is the current world record distance holder at approx. 840 feet.
It's glide is amongst the best ever. You just have to control it.
nonamecameron
Newbie
hmm, sounds pretty good, I'll have to get one.
A Beast Thread!!!!
The Beast is my go-to driver. I average about 280 to 300 on flat ground drives, and around 350' with a bit of a downhill slope. I have Pro Line, Champ, and Star Beasts but my go-to in the last few months has been an X Out Star Beast with a pressure indentation in the rim.
Essentially, its just like a Valkyrie with a bit more stability and predictability off the tee. They get more flippy as they get beat in more. This disc will really do anything: Hyzers, Hyzer flips, flex shots, you name it. Very versatile disc, I would highly recommend it, but you should probably start with a Valkyrie and move to a Beast if you're more of a beginner. The extra stability requires more skill to master.
The Beast is my go-to driver. I average about 280 to 300 on flat ground drives, and around 350' with a bit of a downhill slope. I have Pro Line, Champ, and Star Beasts but my go-to in the last few months has been an X Out Star Beast with a pressure indentation in the rim.
Essentially, its just like a Valkyrie with a bit more stability and predictability off the tee. They get more flippy as they get beat in more. This disc will really do anything: Hyzers, Hyzer flips, flex shots, you name it. Very versatile disc, I would highly recommend it, but you should probably start with a Valkyrie and move to a Beast if you're more of a beginner. The extra stability requires more skill to master.
Ahh, the Beast, one of those discs that got tinkered with and now the established kind of shun. There are old mold Beasts (generally favored by the community) and new mold Beasts (not favored). A new mold Beast would prolly suit you better as they're more understable.
links:
beast in other plastic
beast vs valk
Orion LS vs Beast
Champ beast
old vs new mold
links:
beast in other plastic
beast vs valk
Orion LS vs Beast
Champ beast
old vs new mold
Glad to see that the thread lead you away from the Beast and more towards a Valk or something like that. You will see time and again on this site advice from more seasoned players to not hurry into faster speed discs in an effort to get more distance. Many have learned the hard way and have stepped down in speed rating and learn more about the basics of a good throw. The fastest disc in my bag is a Viking and will stay that way until I can throw it farther than 350 or so.
