For Backyard Use.

Can't go above 200 at the very most

It seems like The Discatcher Sport is the obvious choice. There also is aDGA M14 Portable that is a little cheaper.

Then there are the next step down baskets like the skillsshot.

Anything to be said about any of these products. I'm itching to get out there and play, but I"m in Maine. It's too cold and every course is pay-to-play. I figure this is good time to work on putting

I have an M14 and a Skill Shot in my yard.

M14 was cheap (actually ended up being free because the company I ordered it from never charged me, even after I called to remind them), and I added extra chains to the center. It rusted a little, so I gave it the Krylon touch.
Decent basket for the money, not too heavy and semi portable (you can bring it to a park by breaking it down)

I got my skill shot cheaply as well- a friend of mine bought one and decided to stop playing 3 months later. Total cost= $40. Catches well, portable, pretty quiet. 2 problems are that if the disc hits the upper or lower fabric portions (when on a normal basket you'd clank out) it still may go in, and its a little smaller than a normal basket.

Overall, for $40 bucks, I have two baskets in my yard to practice with. Both are good for recreational putting practice.

Erick

The good thing about the Skill Shot is the target is a little smaller than a "traditional" basket's target. In the long run, it will tighten up your putt.

Skill shot if you want one you can take anywhere. Chainstar or Mach V if you want a backyard basket :D

I have a skill shot and a spider basket. I like the skill shot for it portability but it doesn't look like a real basket (like the ones on a course). So if your looking for a basket under $200 I would go with the discature sport if you like the look of a course basket and the skill shot if you want portability an a smaller target.

The good thing about the Skill Shot is the target is a little smaller than a "traditional" basket's target. In the long run, it will tighten up your putt.



Exactly!! Plus the portability can't be beat. I carry two of them on my shoulder with bag o' discs, and I'm set.

Innova SkillShot.

Putt on it for a month, and discatchers will look HUGE.

I like the idea of putting into a smaller target. Plus the SkillShot is cheaper.

I think I'll go for that. Now...how do I do this without making my wife mad for spending too much money on disc golf. Oh wait..that's easy. Just Buy Her Something of her own that costs a little bit more!

Or teach her how to play then the money you spend on disc golf will be for BOTH of you ;)

Well...I bought the SkillsShot for 100$ from disc's unlimited.

Wife does play and she's getting better. She's using a Stingray for drives and it's working SO much better than any other disc she has ever tried.

My wife loves her 150 Class Champ Valkyrie, try one of those out.

Erick,

You should have your wife try the 150 z-storm. I think she'll dig it. Also, that 150 z-talon is rad. It probably would be a great overstable flyer for her. BTW, next time you see Adam tell him "Whazzzz-up!"

john

You got it John,

Should be this weekend, Warwick Ice Bowl...

I'll have her check out the 150 Talon... for mids though, a 177 Buzzz is her fav....

BTW, he told me yesterday that you're putting with the Super Color Challengers... aren't they slick? I'm using the Black Soft Challengers w/o the super collor stamps, mine have MINI Worlds stamps on them (limited pressing I think). They feel great!

No, i'll never give up my Swirl.

A fellow teammate, Coda Hatfield, is putting with them. He's incredible. I did notice that his SuperColor Challenger's were much softer, and grippier than when new. I think after use they become sweet.

Good luck this weekend.

Skillshot from Sunkingdiscs.com or discgolfworld.com

Also, my wife bought me a Tri-State basket a few years ago; I have since switched the plastic chains for metal and it works SWEEEEET.

**Hijack in progress**
Has anyone tried building one? Where can I get the info to do it?

I bought an InStep basket at Fleet Farm (http://www.fleetfarm.com/) in the midwest only or you can search Froogle (http://froogle.google.com/) for around $80 and added a second set of chains for another $20

If you want instructions for installing the second set of chains, just ask and I'll post.



http://www.jslsnet.com/basket1.jpg
http://www.jslsnet.com/basket2.jpg

I built one but it doesn't have the basket yet :( I took an old galvanized metal christmas tree stand flipped it over drilled holes around the top edge and hung chains with s-hooks. Chains are then gathered with a 3" metal ring around the pole. All in all it cost me about $12 buck, I had the treestand, and pipe, bought the chain at a outlet type store, the s-hooks cost the most out of all.

I just can't figure out the basket? It's smaller than a regulation size basket but is similar in size to a skillshot.

I'll get a picture of it and post it this weekend

try a tire... i heard of people using tires for homeade baskets

if the tire is too heavy, maybe a round laundry basket cut down>?

Good luck.

Building your own basket is not always the best route. I put mine together for about $70, but it's good. I would recomend getting a InStep or Skill shot. Skill shots catch a little too well, though.

http://www.centxdglove.com/portable3.jpg (http://www.centxdglove.com/basket.html)

I lent the above basket to a friend, It's 4 years old now and still in great shape, but he keeps it inside when he's not using it.

I was gifted an Innova Sportcatcher by John Houck when I recommended him for the job of designing the Temple course when I was offered it by the City Manager (which was a great honor in itself). The basket looks and catches great, but the hooks that hold the chain are tough on my Fusion Tanks. The tire basket never gave me any wear issues.

Oh, I used coaxial cable clips to hold the chains to the supports, and they were free since I was a CATV installer for 10 years.
I would recommend very small eye bolts for the hangers, but they increase the cost by $6-10 or so.
Pre-drill the holes with a very small bit to the pattern of your choosing then screw in the eye bolts. Don't use s-hooks to hold the chain, instead use bolt cutters to cut the top link on one side, and a couple pairs of plier to twist open the gap and close it after installation. Or, take your chances and bend the eye bolts.
They are much easier to install with the chain support in your lap or on a table before you mount it to the pole.

If you screw the tire to the basket bottom every 2-3" the tire will regain enough stability to work very well if there is a fair amount of tread left.

http://www.centxdglove.com/portable3.jpg (http://www.centxdglove.com/basket.html)



sweet
vote for pedro.