Hey guys,
Something I've thought about almost every time I drive moderately uphill/downhill shots... You know how a 300ft uphill shot can seem more like 350 feet? There must be some sort of mathematical equation to calculate the "perceived" distance compared to a flat shot.
For instance, say there was 25º incline on a 300 foot shot. What kind of power would you need compared to a flat 300 foot shot? Does the same amount of power that would normally get you 300ft flat, only get you 250ft on that incline? Of course there are other variables, such as disc choice, angle ect... But pretend those variables are exactly the same.
Same for downhill shots. A 300 foot downhill shot can easily seem more like 200 feet.
Any physics geeks in here?
Cheers!
Something I've thought about almost every time I drive moderately uphill/downhill shots... You know how a 300ft uphill shot can seem more like 350 feet? There must be some sort of mathematical equation to calculate the "perceived" distance compared to a flat shot.
For instance, say there was 25º incline on a 300 foot shot. What kind of power would you need compared to a flat 300 foot shot? Does the same amount of power that would normally get you 300ft flat, only get you 250ft on that incline? Of course there are other variables, such as disc choice, angle ect... But pretend those variables are exactly the same.
Same for downhill shots. A 300 foot downhill shot can easily seem more like 200 feet.
Any physics geeks in here?
Cheers!