Eh too? I have been saying that ever since the first threads about calling it frisbee golf or disc golf. Nobody has ever been afraid of getting hit by a frisbee. That's why whenever possible, I will hand them my disc and tell them to just tap their head with it. They always say "Wow, that IS heavier than a frisbee". I then tell them to imagine it flying at 20 miles per hour into the side of their head. I have only had the chance to do this twice, both times were couples on a picnic in the middle of a fairway. I then tell them that they are safe with me because I usually miss the fairway. As long as they are not dressed as a tree, they are always safe from me.
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Fanboys and plastic worship
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Eh too? I have been saying that ever since the first threads about calling it frisbee golf or disc golf. Nobody has ever been afraid of getting hit by a frisbee. That's why whenever possible, I will hand them my disc and tell them to just tap their head with it. They always say "Wow, that IS heavier than a frisbee". I then tell them to imagine it flying at 20 miles per hour into the side of their head. I have only had the chance to do this twice, both times were couples on a picnic in the middle of a fairway. I then tell them that they are safe with me because I usually miss the fairway. As long as they are not dressed as a tree, they are always safe from me.
It's weird how a lot of posters here are pretending not to understand this. It's been happening in all areas of life for a long time. It's natural.
It's interesting that I don't see as much of it here as I used to. Maybe newer players are worse with the fanboy stuff and Facebook is attracting more of them.
It's interesting that I don't see as much of it here as I used to. Maybe newer players are worse with the fanboy stuff and Facebook is attracting more of them.
Dire Wolfy
Still a puppy
Some of those were getting a little out of hand lol.
Yup
Five years ago I felt like I had a pretty good understanding of most disc companies.
It's just too tough these days with all the companies, discs, and plastics. I don't have the time or money.
And it seriously doesn't matter. All the major companies make enough excellent discs these days that players bagging a single brand aren't hurting.
wolfmandragon
* Ace Member *
I disagree, as much as I love the Comet, Mantis and Drone, I could never go all Discraft as none of their putting putters work for me. The same with Trilogy, Legacy and the rest of the Europen corps.
MVP makes great putters and drivers but horrid mids.
If I was to throw one company,I would probably either have to:
Throw MVP and power down fairway drivers for my midrange shots
Or
Throw Innova; they dont have the best of any class but I could squeeze by on putting with Colts and Wedges, I beleive
Oh ok...Totally see what you are talking about there. I mean every manufacturer has it's flaws, good discs, inconsistent runs, crappy molds and so on...Of course there are a couple of brands that I think absolutely suck but I keep those opinions to myself...usually lol. I figure, if it works good for someone else who am I to criticize?
Now if they're throwing a Groove, all bets are off.
-Dave
That's a fair point about putters but I still maintain that it wouldn't hurt any of us non pros.
I think you can get used to any discs these days and score within a stroke or two of your normal discs. Even putters, although that is probably the toughest.
I borrowed discs out of a guys trunk a few weeks ago and scored one stroke away from my best at a local course. I was using three discs I'd never thrown before. I will admit that the putting was the hardest but I could get used to anything for circle buts given enough time.
I hate buts in general, but I really hate circle buts. I just can't get comfortable with them. :|
dysmike
Double Eagle Member
It's not so much that I don't see this in other parts of my life (cyclists are also bad about this, as are photographers.. although, at least in both cases it affects ergonomics considerably more), it's that I simply don't understand why some people are just SO into selection bias that they make it a self-identity, which is all that it is.
Still not sure why this is a mystery. The vast majority of people base their identity on something weird in their life.
University
Religion
Hobby
Whatever
We r all insecure or something. IDK.
dysmike
Double Eagle Member
It's NOT a mystery. It's just sad. How's that?
Actually, maybe it's funny.. when you consider we walk around throwing plastic at metal.
IDK
I don't care anymore if people base their identity on stupid crap as long they're happy.
Like brokenshoulder for example, he has a huge collection of vintage cartoon erotica.
He's always talking about it and trying to show me stuff. I think it's weird but it seems to make him happy.
No, it's a burden on me and my family, both emotionally and financially. Crippling, actually.
I take comfort in knowing it's made you less judgmental.
Silver lining
dysmike
Double Eagle Member
Dark chocolate pairs well with beer.:thmbup:
brutalbrutus
* Ace Member *
Do Oreos count as dark chocolate?...
Maybe not, but they're still good. Make sure you dip them in milk.
And, don't pull them apart and eat the filling first. They are best as is.
