IOS #6 @ Aurora

[mirth]

or empty a can of raid into it....

[smyith]

or empty a can of raid into it....

screw raid, use break/carb cleaner does the same exact thing as raid and costs less.

[Bruce Brakel]

IOS volunteers should not be poisoning bees without first checking with the park district.  Some parks are protective of their bees and get upset about poisons.

[Abelardo Arenas]

If you can't get #3 (the one that goes through the trees) by going straight at it...try this.

Throw a forehand Monster, Flick, or something similar that cuts right pretty fast. Don't go through the opening directly in front of you. Use the next ally; the one to your left. It looks like there are a lot of trees in the way after you hit that doorway, but it's deceiving.

I make it through, and close to the pin a lot, on the drive. I use a 175 Monster.

[smyith]

If you can't get #3 (the one that goes through the trees) by going straight at it...try this.

Throw a forehand Monster, Flick, or something similar that cuts right pretty fast. Don't go through the opening directly in front of you. Use the next ally; the one to your left. It looks like there are a lot of trees in the way after you hit that doorway, but it's deceiving.

I make it through, and close to the pin a lot, on the drive. I use a 175 Monster.

are u a lefty? monster are pretty damn hard to turnover for most people.

[distantdg]

Your not turning it over...just a simple flick with something super stable to hit the line to the left but still come hard right.

[Abelardo Arenas]

Righthanded. Forehanded. Throw it flat. The disc will do the rest.

I played that hole three times tonight. All were deuces. Didn't hit a tree. All ended up out in the open; close enough to birdie the hole. The third time I missed the opening; took it too far left (so it looked like it was headed toward teebox #2). But the Monster's dynamics brought it back. And gave me a good look for the deuce.

[Abelardo Arenas]

I'm making a DVD of the Aurora tournament next week. To not disturb anyone, I'll be shooting from behind the teebox. Although, that got me thinking about the progress of disc golf, especially in our area. And you may want to bring this up at your next club meeting.

Depending on how it looks, and how it goes, I was thinking about shooting all the IOS events next year (if your TD is good with that). If anyone has plans on buying a hard dive camera in the next half year, with two cameras, we could probably make a pretty professional looking DVD of all the 2007 IOS events. I have the software to put it all together, and an Everio GZ-MG70 camera.

But I don't know if the players would consider cameras a distraction, or see this as something positive. I don't need a player going Brad Hammock on me because he missed a putt.

 

[Bruce Brakel]

Jon and I would both think this is a cool thing.  I think we would be fine with you getting better camera angles too.  Just know that some players always throw at the spotter so they will probably also throw at the cameraman.

[CEValkyrie]

Got out today & played 2 rounds. The course is looking great.

Played Hole #7A. To the basket it plays around 300. You have to throw about 265 to clear the water if you are trying to get a birdie. There is plenty of room deep & right. Short & left is bad news. There is a short zone to the right that you can throw to as well. There will be a drop zone.

The walk to #13A is pretty long. If you start on the alternate holes on that side of the park i'd drive over to the west entrance and park there.

All the alternates are marked with paint. Can't wait for the weekend.

[Dan Michler]

All of the cement tees for longs and shorts are really nice.  can't wait for next weekend!

[can't putt]

Played 'em all this morning.  Started in the rain, and ended in a very light mist.  7A is sweet -- visually intimidating, but not as bad as it looks.  It is a long walk to 13A -- maybe a golf cart shuttle service?    13A and 13B are nice holes.  Did you place that soccer goal across the 13B fairway, Brett?  There may be backups at 13C due to lost discs.  That grass is getting pretty long and thick.  Finally, the old (short) tee pads are all fine when wet, but most of the new (long) tee pads are quite slippery!

[Bruce Brakel]

Highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s, no rain: can't imagine a better forecast for Aurora than what Accuweather is showing right now! 

[Bruce Brakel]

We will continue to offer the Throw Discraft Player Pack for this tournament.  As in the past it will be a D-Disc from the designated box and any other Discraft disc of your choice.  I will have all the new stuff in ESP including the brand new Torq.  While supplies last. 

[Abelardo Arenas]

Jon and I would both think this is a cool thing.  I think we would be fine with you getting better camera angles too.  Just know that some players always throw at the spotter so they will probably also throw at the cameraman.

For Bruce or Jon:

How would you recommend this be shot. I know a lot of the players from the Aurora area who are playing. So I know they might not mind me positioning somewhere behind the basket (for drives). But maybe someone in their group might. So should I just ask as I go along, or do you have an idea as to where the camera would be best placed?

I'll send you the DVD within a week after the event. If you want to burn copies for the players who want one (up in your area).

P.S. A couple years ago, I used to gamble with some guys at Fairfield & Adler. They called me Skeletor (because I paint skulls on most of my discs). A guy named Jon drove a bomb on the final long hole at Fairfield, and took me for $40 once. I was just wondering if that was you. 

[CEValkyrie]

Look at some footage on www.discgolftv.com. They do a pretty good job for an amateur crew. As long as you are not making distracting movements prior to the throw there is now reason you cannot move around and get shots from different angles.

[Abelardo Arenas]

Look at some footage on www.discgolftv.com. They do a pretty good job for an amateur crew. As long as you are not making distracting movements prior to the throw there is now reason you cannot move around and get shots from different angles.

Good deal. I've seen all that footage. Actually, I'm hoping someone hits an ace this weekend, so I can submit it to discgolftv.com.

I'll predict that either Rob Merkel or Adam Luxich come closest to an ace. So if anyone is in their group, I might be tagging along with your group for a few baskets.

[Jon Brakel]

Jon and I would both think this is a cool thing.  I think we would be fine with you getting better camera angles too.  Just know that some players always throw at the spotter so they will probably also throw at the cameraman.

For Bruce or Jon:

How would you recommend this be shot. I know a lot of the players from the Aurora area who are playing. So I know they might not mind me positioning somewhere behind the basket (for drives). But maybe someone in their group might. So should I just ask as I go along, or do you have an idea as to where the camera would be best placed?

I'll send you the DVD within a week after the event. If you want to burn copies for the players who want one (up in your area).

P.S. A couple years ago, I used to gamble with some guys at Fairfield & Adler. They called me Skeletor (because I paint skulls on most of my discs). A guy named Jon drove a bomb on the final long hole at Fairfield, and took me for $40 once. I was just wondering if that was you. 

When I take pictures and video at Women's Nationals I take the attitude that I am doing the players a service by promoting the sport and I stand where I need to in order to make the shot. I will also immediately move if the player indicates that I am in their way. I have only been waved off once at Women's Nationals.

As for your p.s., that was not me. I do not have a bomb in bag.

[CEValkyrie]

Played 'em all this morning.  Started in the rain, and ended in a very light mist.  7A is sweet -- visually intimidating, but not as bad as it looks.  It is a long walk to 13A -- maybe a golf cart shuttle service?    13A and 13B are nice holes.  Did you place that soccer goal across the 13B fairway, Brett?  There may be backups at 13C due to lost discs.  That grass is getting pretty long and thick.  Finally, the old (short) tee pads are all fine when wet, but most of the new (long) tee pads are quite slippery!

Yes, the walk is very long. Hated to do it but I thought it was worth it for those 3 holes and I was not guranteed there would be no soccer going on that weekend or we would have had a nice par 4. I did not place the soccer goals there but I actually like the idea of having it there. A disc does fly thru the net but it's a pretty good obstacle. There could be a backup but that rough isn't too terrible. The rough on 17 to the right is much worse.

[smyith]

We will continue to offer the Throw Discraft Player Pack for this tournament.  As in the past it will be a D-Disc from the designated box and any other Discraft disc of your choice.  I will have all the new stuff in ESP including the brand new Torq.  While supplies last. 

whats the torq?