Ask Steve Dodge about Vibram Disc Golf - Page 5

dgdave · Jun 27 2009, 10:08 AM

Has anyone beaten a VP to straight yet? I've tried for the last 3-4 months with no luck

MattyInRR · Jun 27 2009, 12:01 PM

mine are going straight now... have to give them a touch of hyzer to get them to hyzer... still love them. i need more!

dgdave · Jun 27 2009, 12:57 PM

I use an A for drives and its definitly fading later in flight, but it still needs a pop for it to not just hyzer out.

gippy · Jun 27 2009, 07:57 PM

When will these go into production? I love mine. So predictable. I use it for up shots. It got rid of my fly by the basket shot when apporaching and short holes.

shteev · Jul 12 2009, 07:52 AM

update por favor good sir if at all possible. been a minute since the almost ready post. just figured i would ask. THANKS! hope the prep for the VO is going well also. wish i could be there.

dgdave · Jul 12 2009, 08:07 AM

He said on DGR that the VPs look like they will be out mid August.

shteev · Jul 12 2009, 12:49 PM

thank you dave. speaking of the summit's progress as well.

sandalbagger · Jul 14 2009, 08:40 AM

How can you not love the summit? Opened the package to find bold red discs with cool yellow vibram logo in the center. These things just look too cool.

Will be doing a full write-up next week.

dgdave · Jul 14 2009, 09:02 AM

Are they being sent out to the testers? I haven't got anything about them.

StevenDodge · Jul 14 2009, 09:34 AM

The tester Summits should be going out next week. I've got the packs together and am getting the shirts / sizes all lined up. I sent some Summits out last week to some folks that are coming to the Vibram Open to see what they think.

(they seem pretty sweet to me though!)

dgdave · Jul 14 2009, 09:44 AM

Nice!! Thanks Steve!

MattyInRR · Jul 14 2009, 11:53 AM

Awsome! I cant wait to get some summits...

dgdave · Jul 14 2009, 01:16 PM

Matty, did you steal my avatar from DGR? Its off centered like mine.

shteev · Jul 14 2009, 07:47 PM

are all of the previous testers going to get them? or will it be a select few?

gippy · Jul 15 2009, 07:49 AM

Im going to the Vibram was hoping I'd get one but HHHMMM......... Nada LOL

dgdave · Jul 15 2009, 10:51 PM

What plastic blend did the testers get ran in?

And good choice on the red color. Almost as cool as black.

StevenDodge · Jul 16 2009, 06:38 AM

the tester summits are in the new X-Link Firm - a bit firmer than the old "B"

dgdave · Jul 16 2009, 08:03 AM

Good call!!

sandalbagger · Jul 16 2009, 08:27 AM

I am loving this summit for approach shots. Throw it with some hyzer and it flips up nicely. As for a putter, it does work well, but the rim is not quite deep enough for my fingers. If this could be made with just a slightly deeper rim (aviar,magic, etc) it would be perfect for my game. BUt with the shallow rim, I just don't get thr right grip and release for putting. But it is money for upshots. I have hit the basket twice from outside of 200 feet in just 3 rounds played!!

dgdave · Jul 16 2009, 09:50 AM

Would you say its XD shallow?

How does the feel compare the the Ringer?

sandalbagger · Jul 22 2009, 09:17 AM

The depth of the rim is very similar to an XD.

Been hitting some huge putts with these things. Just wish they didn't have all the stuff molded on the bottom of the disc, as my hand always rubs on them when putting.

walker · Jul 22 2009, 04:33 PM

Mine are in the mail. But I'm dying to know, is the rubber logo/stamp thingy in the middle like the V.P.? Can anybody post some pics?

dgdave · Jul 22 2009, 05:13 PM

Yes the logo is there. I got a couple cream colored ones from someone and have used them 5 or so rounds. Les HSS than I had anticipated. I'm finally starting to get them dialed in. I'm still on the fence. The plastic is sweet.

walker · Jul 22 2009, 07:41 PM

that's too bad about the logo. I think it looked cool/unique, but it causes some wobble in the flight, because it is not symmetrical. In my testing, that was the number one complaint.

dgdave · Jul 22 2009, 08:02 PM

I've seen ZERO wobble from it. How's it make it unbalanced when its centered?

walker · Jul 22 2009, 10:54 PM

it's centered, but it's not circular, thus the weight is not evenly dispersed. I noticed the wobble on my weak putts, so I watched carefully as some local pros used it, for putts as well as 200ft range drives. Same thing, wobble. It's subtle but it's there. It doesn't bother me, it's currently my number one putter, but it could detract from sales. I hope they don't release it like that.

shteev · Jul 22 2009, 11:37 PM

was an email with a tracking number sent for shirts or shirts and discs?

StevenDodge · Jul 23 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shteev

was an email with a tracking number sent for shirts or shirts and discs?

If I had an email, yes. Steve, shoot me an email and I can check on it for you. I have an odd feeling about your Summits, some hazy vague recollection of something or other.

Steve.

StevenDodge · Jul 23 2009, 02:01 PM

It looks like it is official. I'll be at the Worlds Flymart with my Vibram hat on (please note, the hat is only theoretical, there is no physical hat). I'll have VPs and Summits for folks to test out. Stop on by and let us know what you think.

Woohoo!

veganray · Jul 23 2009, 02:09 PM

Just unpacked my shiny red Summits. So beeyooteeful; I didn't think dg plastic could be that richly-colored. Love the XD-ish shallow rim & tacky (the oiliness of the VP plastic has been remedied) stiff-but-not-too-stiff plastic. That sharp flashing on the rim is a little uncomfortable, but nothing a little carpet friction won't remedy. Can't wait to get out to the tiki course & put these babies through their paces this evening. Will report back tomorrow.

If only they came in the "rubber vomit" plastic . . .

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Jun 27 2009, 10:08 AM	#121
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Has anyone beaten a VP to straight yet? I've tried for the last 3-4 months with no luck

Jun 27 2009, 12:01 PM	#122
MattyInRR PDGA Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 312	mine are going straight now... have to give them a touch of hyzer to get them to hyzer... still love them. i need more!

Jun 27 2009, 12:57 PM	#123
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	I use an A for drives and its definitly fading later in flight, but it still needs a pop for it to not just hyzer out.

Jun 27 2009, 07:57 PM	#124
gippy PDGA Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 433	When will these go into production? I love mine. So predictable. I use it for up shots. It got rid of my fly by the basket shot when apporaching and short holes.

Jul 12 2009, 07:52 AM	#125
shteev Community Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lynchburg, VIrginia Posts: 137	update por favor good sir if at all possible. been a minute since the almost ready post. just figured i would ask. THANKS! hope the prep for the VO is going well also. wish i could be there.

Jul 12 2009, 08:07 AM	#126
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	He said on DGR that the VPs look like they will be out mid August.

Jul 12 2009, 12:49 PM	#127
shteev Community Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lynchburg, VIrginia Posts: 137	thank you dave. speaking of the summit's progress as well.

Jul 14 2009, 08:40 AM	#128
sandalbagger PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Moraine State Park Posts: 2,002	How can you not love the summit? Opened the package to find bold red discs with cool yellow vibram logo in the center. These things just look too cool. Will be doing a full write-up next week.

Jul 14 2009, 09:02 AM	#129
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Are they being sent out to the testers? I haven't got anything about them.

Jul 14 2009, 09:34 AM	#130
StevenDodge PDGA Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: United States Posts: 496	The tester Summits should be going out next week. I've got the packs together and am getting the shirts / sizes all lined up. I sent some Summits out last week to some folks that are coming to the Vibram Open to see what they think. (they seem pretty sweet to me though!)

Jul 14 2009, 09:44 AM	#131
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Nice!! Thanks Steve!

Jul 14 2009, 11:53 AM	#132
MattyInRR PDGA Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 312	Awsome! I cant wait to get some summits...

Jul 14 2009, 01:16 PM	#133
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Matty, did you steal my avatar from DGR? Its off centered like mine.

Jul 14 2009, 07:47 PM	#134
shteev Community Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lynchburg, VIrginia Posts: 137	are all of the previous testers going to get them? or will it be a select few?

Jul 15 2009, 07:49 AM	#135
gippy PDGA Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 433	Im going to the Vibram was hoping I'd get one but HHHMMM......... Nada LOL

Jul 15 2009, 10:51 PM	#136
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	What plastic blend did the testers get ran in? And good choice on the red color. Almost as cool as black.

Jul 16 2009, 06:38 AM	#137
StevenDodge PDGA Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: United States Posts: 496	the tester summits are in the new X-Link Firm - a bit firmer than the old "B"

Jul 16 2009, 08:03 AM	#138
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Good call!!

Jul 16 2009, 08:27 AM	#139
sandalbagger PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Moraine State Park Posts: 2,002	I am loving this summit for approach shots. Throw it with some hyzer and it flips up nicely. As for a putter, it does work well, but the rim is not quite deep enough for my fingers. If this could be made with just a slightly deeper rim (aviar,magic, etc) it would be perfect for my game. BUt with the shallow rim, I just don't get thr right grip and release for putting. But it is money for upshots. I have hit the basket twice from outside of 200 feet in just 3 rounds played!!

Jul 16 2009, 09:50 AM	#140
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Would you say its XD shallow? How does the feel compare the the Ringer?

Jul 22 2009, 09:17 AM	#141
sandalbagger PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Moraine State Park Posts: 2,002	The depth of the rim is very similar to an XD. Been hitting some huge putts with these things. Just wish they didn't have all the stuff molded on the bottom of the disc, as my hand always rubs on them when putting.

Jul 22 2009, 04:33 PM	#142
walker PDGA Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 76	Mine are in the mail. But I'm dying to know, is the rubber logo/stamp thingy in the middle like the V.P.? Can anybody post some pics?

Jul 22 2009, 05:13 PM	#143
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	Yes the logo is there. I got a couple cream colored ones from someone and have used them 5 or so rounds. Les HSS than I had anticipated. I'm finally starting to get them dialed in. I'm still on the fence. The plastic is sweet.

Jul 22 2009, 07:41 PM	#144
walker PDGA Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 76	that's too bad about the logo. I think it looked cool/unique, but it causes some wobble in the flight, because it is not symmetrical. In my testing, that was the number one complaint.

Jul 22 2009, 08:02 PM	#145
dgdave Community Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norman, Ok Posts: 1,713	I've seen ZERO wobble from it. How's it make it unbalanced when its centered?

Jul 22 2009, 10:54 PM	#146
walker PDGA Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 76	it's centered, but it's not circular, thus the weight is not evenly dispersed. I noticed the wobble on my weak putts, so I watched carefully as some local pros used it, for putts as well as 200ft range drives. Same thing, wobble. It's subtle but it's there. It doesn't bother me, it's currently my number one putter, but it could detract from sales. I hope they don't release it like that.

Jul 22 2009, 11:37 PM	#147
shteev Community Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lynchburg, VIrginia Posts: 137	was an email with a tracking number sent for shirts or shirts and discs?

Jul 23 2009, 02:09 PM	#150
veganray Community Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: The defense table Posts: 2,177	Just unpacked my shiny red Summits. So beeyooteeful; I didn't think dg plastic could be that richly-colored. Love the XD-ish shallow rim & tacky (the oiliness of the VP plastic has been remedied) stiff-but-not-too-stiff plastic. That sharp flashing on the rim is a little uncomfortable, but nothing a little carpet friction won't remedy. Can't wait to get out to the tiki course & put these babies through their paces this evening. Will report back tomorrow. If only they came in the "rubber vomit" plastic . . .