Noobie Question Thread (Dumb Questions answered here)

[matrix2113]

i love my focus

 

[bcr123psu]

I just had a really old school Aviar crack (I just got it from biscoe last week ). Is it a combination of the cold and the age of the plastic that makes it more brittle than new plastic or is it a function of the age of the disc? Related question: what is it that causes older discs to become brittle/weaker? TIA.

 

[Frank Delicious]

It would be a combination of both the cold and age of the disc. Also older discs seem to have a higher chance of having bubbles in them (probably because the molding process wasn't as refined and you can't see internal bubbles in DX or KC plastic) and all the older discs I've had crack have been on a line that had a bubble in it.

Stress, use and age make older discs weaker and brittle. The plastic they are made from is not meant to last a super long time. Sun exposure, bouncing into trees and rocks, heating and cooling, those are the things that will make your disc break.

p.s. I have no old school wizards in the bag from nov-mar usually b/c of the cold.

 

[KNole]

is pearly discraft as desirable as pearly innova?

 

[Frank Delicious]

not that i've seen.

 

[hooked312]

I was looking into buying a comet, but I have seen recently in the marketplace that certain types are more desirable. What plastic and weight is the most sought out?

 

[bcr123psu]

ESP Comets are OOP. If you're thinking about buying a Comet, go with a Z Comet because they're readily available and can withstand some damage while maintaining their original flight characteristics. Maybe if you fall in love with the Comet, consider stocking up on the rare plastic, but just to kick the tires, stick with something more common.

 

[Pink Elephant]

To add to that, ESP Comets are awesome, but you can cover all of your Comet shots with an X/Z combo. Max weight is most desirable.

 

[biscoe]

I just had a really old school Aviar crack (I just got it from biscoe last week ). Is it a combination of the cold and the age of the plastic that makes it more brittle than new plastic or is it a function of the age of the disc? Related question: what is it that causes older discs to become brittle/weaker? TIA.

cold and age for sure... back in the 90's i saw someone break a newish cyclone in half tapping it on their leg to get snow out of it. rim configuration also is a contributing factor- stingrays for instance were always extra fragile...

which one was it? (and what are you doing hitting trees with my old discs??:doh:)

 

[Labelkills]

How long before this thread becomes a sub forum? what do you think about that idea?

 

[biscoe]

now that frank is at least temporarily gone will this thread go the way of all things?

 

[bcr123psu]

which one was it? (and what are you doing hitting trees with my old discs??:doh:)

T'was the mini protostar stamped black aviar. It was the basket rim that cracked it

 

[Friction]

Patent # I.D.?

Can you find out the type of disc by using the patent no. on the underside?

 

[JSurmann]

Can you find out the type of disc by using the patent no. on the underside?

http://www.google.com/advanced_patent_search

Thy that and tell us.

 

[captain jack]

Can you find out the type of disc by using the patent no. on the underside?

No, the patent # is generic for Innova, it covers all thier discs, they do not patent each individual model.

 

[sloppydisc]

Maybe one of the Consultants could temporarily take this thread over until/if frankd comes back. Seems a shame for the thread to die. I think most of it has answered peoples' questions.

 

[moose-mdg]

yeah i miss that little guy.....

 

[sloppydisc]

I may have to go meet him for a beer just so I can hear him say something mean about me. Anyone else need any insults? I could get a list from him.

 

[eegor]

I may have to go meet him for a beer just so I can hear him say something mean about me. Anyone else need any insults? I could get a list from him.

FrankD brings life the the board. May he return soon.

 

[Valet]

where'd he go?