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An Aerobie is a flying ring used in a manner similar to a chakram or flying disc (Frisbee), for recreational catches between two or more individuals. Its ring shape of only about 3 mm (0.12 in) thickness [1] makes the Aerobie lighter and more stable in flight than a disc. [2] It can be bent to tune it for straighter flight. [3]
Dave Dunipace, co-founder and CEO with an INNOVA polo shirt and disc golf bag. The company was incorporated on 5 May 1983 in California as Champion Discs Inc. [2] In 1983, Dave Dunipace created and patented the Eagle, now known as the Aero, the world's first disc designed specifically for the sport of disc golf.
Wham-O Inc. is an American toy company based in Carson, California, United States.It is known for creating and marketing many popular toys for nearly 70 years, including the Hula hoop, Frisbee, Slip 'N Slide, Super Ball, Trac-Ball, Silly String, Hacky sack, Wham-O Bird Ornithopter and Boogie Board, [1] many of which have become genericized trademarks.
Tipping is performed by poking the center of the disc with various body parts to cause the disc to "pop up," usually maintaining the angle of the disc and its spin. Tipping is performed with finger tips, elbows, knees, feet, and even the top of the head. Joey Hudoklin's famous tipping combo is considered the epitome of this technique. [20]
Ultimate disc players often use freestyle to improve their throwing and catching skills as well as a good way to add focus and flexibility to their game. [20] Freestyle competition is an event where teams of two or three players perform a routine which consists of a series of creative throwing and catching techniques set to music. The routine ...
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A disc's tendency to hook left (for right-handed backhand throws) at the end of the flight. The fade of a particular disc is rated from 0 to 5: a disc rated 0 will finish straightest, while a disc rated 5 will hook hard at the end of the flight. High fade discs are usually used for spike and skip shots. flat
Alan Adler is an American inventor. His inventions include aerodynamic toys under the Aerobie brand, such as footballs with fins, flying rings and discs, as well as a manual coffee brewing device, the AeroPress.