"Double loop" chain for practice baskets?

[Vance in AK]

Has anyone used "Double Loop" chain on practice baskets?
If not I'm assuming it's tough on discs?
Normal #2 chain here is $1.00 a foot in rolls of 40'. The twist link is about $.45.

 

[chevis]

yes it will scratch your discs

 

[1978]

All you need is a target and a catcher. I think that would spit out good shots. When you are practicing it is more to create muscle memory. You can practice through a picture frame hanging from a tree limb or some tape on a tree. The cheap stuff will probably be sufficient. If you are making a home course, go with 2/0 chain like all the catchers out there.

 

[ODRB]

I added some chain like that as inners on my home basket (sick of blowing right through the chains) and I haven't noticed any additional damage to my discs.

It is much lighter weight than the outer chains, but does the trick for what I needed.

 

[mattc]

Spend the extra 8 bucks

 

[Vance in AK]

Spend the extra 8 bucks

Actually it's an extra $50. I'm building two baskets & figure each one will need about 48' of chain.
That said, I think I agree it's worth getting the good chain & doing it right the 1st time.
I have everything else I need. The ends from poly drums for baskets, wheelchair wheels for the tops. Bases are car wheels that have upright pipe welded in the centers that used to serve a different purpose but will be recycled for a better purpose now!
Even with the good chain I'll only have about $125 in 2 nice baskets.
Thanks for the input guys!

 

[mattc]

If you need to save money, tire chains are often the right size link.

 

[Vance in AK]

Thanks Matt. Went through the garage yesterday & found some with worn out cross links I can salvage!

 

[BIGDGOLFS]

Be a good way to break in new discs.

 

[punch]

If you are trying to save money and these will not be permanently placed outside you could go with the rope and hose "Quite Chains". They catch really well.