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[Innova] All Things FIREBIRD
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Sexton is an easy player to root for so I think most people don't mind them being expensive. That said, I"m really not into Firebirds at the moment. Why am I creeping around this thread?
Well, it's either this one, or the auto stability tuna sandwich kickstarter disc thread. Makes Firebirds seem like a sensible place to hangout.
pjhayes7
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Have the Sextons always been this expensive? I seem to remember them being less before, both on the Innova Factory Store and Infinite.
slowplastic
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Not everyone throws 400+ FH's so a disc with a more straight HSS before a heavy hook up is nice in a thrower bird. Agree though that a true beefy control driver is needed to complement them depending on the player.
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I didn't explain what I meant very well.
A normal slightly domey current run Star FB flies like a Sexon to me.
I could be wrong but that is my experience. You can buy one for $12-16 online. Sometimes less for X outs.
Sexons are very similar at $18+, but sell out in days.
Is he that popular? Do people find the flight that different?
I have a PFN Star that is beat up in the bag and it does what your describing. I could hand it to any guy on here with a 300 ft or more FH and they would like it. And it was $12.
Just want to know what people like about them to make them fly off the shelves.
worthdan06
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Sex sells!
Keller
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The current fad
collectors
Folks like to say they have one
A few probably want to support Nate
Blah
Blah
Blah
And the number one reason around me is, neewbies with terrible forehands seem to think they have to have one because of all the BigSexy Jomez commentary! . :doh:
But then again, what do I know! I throw G* Firebirds.
The current fad
collectors
Folks like to say they have one
A few probably want to support Nate
Blah
Blah
Blah
And the number one reason around me is, neewbies with terrible forehands seem to think they have to have one because of all the BigSexy Jomez commentary! . :doh:
But then again, what do I know! I throw G* Firebirds.
Sextons are good discs. That combined with the idiotic collector market has caused this.
It's not much of a price difference and I kinda like color glow champ more than star.
I also don't mind supporting a pro that I like.
Keller
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Sorry, I wasn't picking on the disc itself.
I've thrown them and do think they're nice.
Just not going to stand in line for one.
dehaas
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I'm on board with the gstars too. Not super flat but not domey, they seem fairly fast but go straight longer before they dump but aren't flippy.
I've got a color glow from the 2016 run that's in the 160s, board flat and still super beef that i bag the gstar with.
I've got a color glow from the 2016 run that's in the 160s, board flat and still super beef that i bag the gstar with.
The current fad
collectors
Folks like to say they have one
A few probably want to support Nate
Blah
Blah
Blah
And the number one reason around me is, neewbies with terrible forehands seem to think they have to have one because of all the BigSexy Jomez commentary! . :doh:
But then again, what do I know! I throw G* Firebirds.
slowplastic
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I do not have a Sexton. Every time I have held one they feel amazing. My Sexton Firebird is a Felon, it feels the same...flat and gummy. However even though it is a very similar mellow FB flight path I really think it's not as good of a disc in that the HSS isn't nearly as consistent in wind...I guess paying a few more dollars is worth it? I agree with you that a domey star FB gets you basically the same flight path and the FB's consistent HSS, but if you prefer flatness and gummier plastic then the Sexton makes sense. I think just the cool plastic that still isn't common, flat feel but not the beefcake FB flight that often goes with it, and Sexton being a good guy makes it so easy for them to charge more and sell instantly.
I bet the factor of seeing him throw them 30 times per tourney round also helps them sell like mad.
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ILUVSMGS18
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How does a GStar compare to a Sexton, S-PD and Champ ThunderBird? I like the rim and want something similar to a X-Config S-PD, that has been beat in, mostly as a backup/hazardous conditions replacement. A Star FireBird lacks the glide.
rusch_bag
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I finally got around to throwing one of the 2017 Sexton birds and it flies just like a normal firebird. That is not a bad thing at all, but just not what I expected.
the two gstars I have are still beefy. really the only gstar disc besides the banshee that has held most of the original mold's stability that I have tried.
in fact, I just ordered two more gstars in the 160's to finalize my 2017/18 cool weather bag. I think I would prefer to shed some weight to help with turning them over without stressing one's arm during cold weather play.
once the weather warms my max weight blank top gold line felon's will be back in the bag. The gstar firebird is really the only soft plastic option for overstablity that I know of- a must when your fingers are on the cool side.
in fact, I just ordered two more gstars in the 160's to finalize my 2017/18 cool weather bag. I think I would prefer to shed some weight to help with turning them over without stressing one's arm during cold weather play.
once the weather warms my max weight blank top gold line felon's will be back in the bag. The gstar firebird is really the only soft plastic option for overstablity that I know of- a must when your fingers are on the cool side.
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