Like I mentioned earlier, I've been testing different Porta Paddy Prototypes. Here's what I've come up with so far-
Saturday, I carried a small rectangle of carpet during a Secret Santa event, in Eau Claire WI. It worked great for a non-slip surface on top of the pads. But it was a pain in the butt to carry, and people not used to throwing off of carpeting had issues with their steps, on the slightly raised surface.
Yesterday, we played at Sandy Point Disc Golf Ranch. Simply awesome winter golf conditions. (yes, this is a hidden brag, and a shameless plug ;-) )
I tried out a bathroom throw rug, and a large beach towel. The throw rug was good, and lighter than the carpet rectangle, so easier to carry. However, I'm going with the beach towel for the W!
Light, easier to carry, easy to shake to the snow off of it after every use, and very effective on a slippery tee pad surface. Thin, so no issues with steps. Very inexpensive, picked up a couple at Walmart for just under $6.
Just remember, the Porta Paddy does not replace the need for clearing the pads before using them. We still shoveled and swept everything, before laying out the towel.:thmbup:
Today, I'm hauling my prototypes over to North Bluff, the Eric McCabe designed championship course in Escanaba, MI. (yep, you got it, another hidden brag!)