Firebird

[corin_brown]

Probably 280' or so? I'm honestly not sure, since I never really throw my Firebirds for max distance shots. They are utility discs for me, but I am comfortable using them on ~300' holes if the shot requires FB stability or if it is super windy.

^^^^This. I can't throw my Champion 175g Firebird too far, but I don't want to throw it far. I never load up max power on this disc because I only use it to execute a very precise shot and I want to control exactly where it's going to go. It might be my most dependable disc regarding doing what I want it to do. All that being said, it's the beefiest disc I've ever thrown aside from the Nuke OS.

 

[Glades Rat]

I havent tried a Firebird yet but do have an Opto XXX. Is the typical 175g Champion Firebird similar in stability?

 

[Questatement]

Here's an example of a firebird's abilities with no other way to the basket. RHBH.

Had to make a 90 degree turn after a skip, then go between two trees at the base of a hill, 150' away, that were 7' apart with a 5' canopy, with the closest tree actually left of the furthest from my throwing POV. From there, the basket was on a 45 degree hill about 25' up from the landing spot to hit and skip, about 10' right of the trees, allowing for the 90 degree turn.

Granted, I was 6" long and hit the far tree and saved par but the trajectory was otherwise perfect to hit metal on the second throw.

 

[Moose33]

I havent tried a Firebird yet but do have an Opto XXX. Is the typical 175g Champion Firebird similar in stability?

FB probably has a bit more hook than the XXX of its a good flat Champ.

 

[zendragon]

FB probably has a bit more hook than the XXX of its a good flat Champ.

I have had the opposite experience.

 

[pfpro]

I'll second the xXx being more over stable - although from an OH perspective. The xXx does the thumber roll slower, and finishes more right (for RHOH).

 

[Moose33]

I think either can be more OS than the other it just depends on the run. I'd break it down like this IMO;

Flat Champ FB, Frost XXX, Opto XXX, Domey Champ FB, Star FB, GL XXX, G* FB, DX FB

 

[The Last DJ]

400'+

Rollers, dude...rollers!

 

[thirtydirtybirds]

I think either can be more OS than the other it just depends on the run. I'd break it down like this IMO;

Flat Champ FB, Frost XXX, Opto XXX, Domey Champ FB, Star FB, GL XXX, G* FB, DX FB

That's good info to have. Just made a deal for a g* Firebird hoping for a more workable disc for my arm speed and this has me thinking I'm on the right track. Hope it still skips ok.

 

[Moose33]

It skips if it land at a favorable angle. Too steep and it sort of skitters and to shallow and it will sit more than other FBs. I bet you will be happy with it though.

 

[Homeslice]

Ahhh a Fire chicken. We have to remember who molds this thing. Innova molds very like night and day. I have FAF ' s I couldn't backhand 300 even if the headwind was holding It straight (er) and a
True FX 2nd run Ce that Flys very comparable to a Orc/Thunderbird. That thing has seen 400+ a few times. Maybe 1 time by me but I like to share this freak. Innova to me is amazing because the molds can very so much but feel the same. Other go crazy trying to replace "that one"

 

[Homeslice]

^ also likes a firebird thumber

 

[DGHippie]

Flat firebirds are probably the shortest disc in my bag. I only use them inside of about 275-300'. It's a great utility disc just not a distance disc for me. Thumbers, forehand touch shots, spike hyzers, rollers or any other shot needed to recover from a bad lie. Monsters are another good alternative. They are still plenty overstable, but the extra speed helps me get more distance.

 

[Homeslice]

I'm not saying my overhand Thumb is incredible but how does the Monster fly on a barrel roll? I've always thought monsters where aa tick faster Firebird but never thumbed one.

 

[ThomasOrion]

Aerobie EPIC for overhand distance. Its sick

 

[discguy42]

I wanted to say that I threw a Flat Champ Firebird today for the first time...and that thing it STUPID BEEF!

I tried to throw it off the tee with a nice flat, level throw and it turned into an instant-left-turning-hyzer that went 175' ish, this thing was showing that ( lack of ) noodle-arm power! I got the same result on the few other throws too.

Need less to say that I was always afraid to throw/try one of these things and I should have kept it that way. I cant even use it enough to be a utility disc. I have thrown a Star-Starfire further than this before!

Now I understand my place in this Disc Golf adventure! My self confessed Noodle-Arm status is Real, Noodle-Arms of the World Unite!

 

[pjhayes7]

I wanted to say that I threw a Flat Champ Firebird today for the first time...and that thing it STUPID BEEF!

I tried to throw it off the tee with a nice flat, level throw and it turned into an instant-left-turning-hyzer that went 175' ish, this thing was showing that ( lack of ) noodle-arm power! I got the same result on the few other throws too.

Need less to say that I was always afraid to throw/try one of these things and I should have kept it that way. I cant even use it enough to be a utility disc. I have thrown a Star-Starfire further than this before!

Now I understand my place in this Disc Golf adventure! My self confessed Noodle-Arm status is Real, Noodle-Arms of the World Unite!

I have yet to throw mine b/c I don't really need that dose of reality right now.

 

[IllustratorVir]

What's the farthest you can throw this beast? When throwing straight and on a anhizer?

I am a noodle arm. I can rip my worn in one to a whopping... 230ish feet. For me, it's not for distance. I want that birdie to go 175-200 feet and dive. That is exactly what this does.

 

[Moose33]

I have 4 in the bag right now. Two champ own FAF the other nearly for FH drives. One Beat star for BH headwinds or doglegs to 330 or so and a DX that I can turn over if I want to it's not that OS.

 

[Mr. Butlertron]

I always carry 2 Firebirds. One is a well seasoned Champion, the other is a lightly seasoned FAF Champ.

Beat Champion Firebird RHBH : 350ft max
FAF Champion Firebird RHBH : 275ft max
Beat Champion RHFH : 275ft max
FAF Champion Firebird RHFH : 200ft max
Overhand with either is around 200ft max

Realistically, I use both discs more often for slightly closer distances than what I max out at.