Ok it 's time once again to have another art contest.

Gateway Disc Sports is looking for some cool art for the Magic, our latest straight Flying Putter!


ABOUT THE ART::
Black and white adobe illustrator line art is preferred with no large solid areas.
Size of art should be larger than 2.5" and smaller than 4.75".
( any Gateway logos can be provided to enhance submissions for those that request them.


There will be several versions of stamps made from the art including SSS, SS and Medium, so feel free to send in simple or elaborate artwork for review to David@gdstour.com for review.

In the event a combination of entries are used for the final stamp we will make sure each person involved gets compensated properly for their contribution.

If you are not well versed in computer drawing programs feel free to had draw and scan over your art if necessary.

Art will be received from now until March 9th. The top 4-6 selections will be posted on the Message board for 4-5 days for voting.
Final decision on the winner will not be based on the voting. It will be chosen by our staff after test marketing the final selections.

The winning art will receive a NEW portable basket called the Bullseye Training Basket and 25 Magics. (A $400.00 Value)
All contestants who send in art will be eligible for a drawing to win a box of Magics.
This training basket has been developed to improve your putting game and initial testing says IT WORKS QUITE WELL!!!!
It is regulation height with a regulation size basket, the difference is the top is only 13" inches in Diameter ( about 1/2 of the normal size) and the 18 chains drape more like a cylinder. The 2" pole is made of PVC over metal to help deaden the impact and prevent bounce outs off the pole.

Thanks in advance for participating in our art contest.

Remember send selection to david@gdstour.com for review!

BTW,,,

Here is a description of the disc for those who have not thrown one of the pre-Auto SHIP released prototypes:
( we have been custom stamping Chalky Black Magics as part of our 100 discs for $400.00 custom stamp special offer)

The nose is blunt or flat below the parting line for about 1/4, then there is a radius that blends into a 3/16th" long flat line that is a 22 degree angle dying into a 1/32 radius into the bottom edge of the disc.
Its less HSS and less low speed over-stable.
ITS DEAD STRAIGHT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX,,,,, like a 5 year old Wizard!
It holds a very nice turnover line and seems to have a Frisbee like Quality in flight, popping up from hyzer and hanging in the air for what appears to be forever.
This is a very easy to control putter for both new and experienced players alike!

I have several photos of the Bullseye basket if someone can tell me how to add a picture on this thread, ill get them up soon!

also if anyone has a cross section photo of the magic that would be cool for players to see!

Hey Dave, Do you have a photo of the basket already on the internet? If so, it is possible to add the photo link into your message.

To get pictures on a website, copy and scan a picture to My Documents. Then go to a photo hosting site like www.Photobucket.com. (http://www.Photobucket.com.) Create an account, and click Browse. Find your picture, double click then press Upload. Once the picture is uploaded onto Photobucket right click, then go to Properties. Highlight, and copy the URL Address. Come here to the boards, and when you post go to Image. Paste the url address you copied from Properties.

Artwork sent! Question, if we already have a basket is it possible to receive the value of the winnings in other Gateway merchandise instead? If not, it's still cool. Could always learn to increase my putting accuracy.

also if anyone has a cross section photo of the magic that would be cool for players to see!



Is this what you had in mind?

Drop me an email with the bullseye photos and I can get those posted too.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/435/magic3mm7.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic3mm7.jpg)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/681/magic2hb6.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic2hb6.jpg)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8373/magic1pa7.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic1pa7.jpg)

Dave,

Submission sent along with other email.

Email me the photo of the basket and I will take care of the rest...

boomgolf@yahoo.com

Samples of the bullseye...
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9532/bullseye5kc1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye5kc1.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7540/bullseye4xb2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye4xb2.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7228/bullseye3iv6.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye3iv6.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3733/bullseye2zk5.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye2zk5.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1949/bullseye1oy2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye1oy2.jpg)

Woah! Definitely worthy of the name Bullseye. Looks awesome!

Good idea but at $400 dollars I need something more

Imagine those baskets used at the USDGC. Are they legal to use in PDGA events or are they simply training devices?

I have a magic and I love, love, love it!!

Good idea but at $400 dollars I need something more



Where does it say that it is $400???

:)

looks cool and could be a great training aide... one thing to maybe think about would be to make it where you could add on a top that has the outer chains and makes this a 'normal' basket.

design submitted! :)

looks cool and could be a great training aide... one thing to maybe think about would be to make it where you could add on a top that has the outer chains and makes this a 'normal' basket.

design submitted! :)



That isa GREAT idea!

Good idea but at $400 dollars I need something more



It is a $400 value with the 25 discs. It will probably be $175-$225. Just a guess though.

My guess is that it is more in line with all the other practice baskets at $125...

looks cool and could be a great training aide... one thing to maybe think about would be to make it where you could add on a top that has the outer chains and makes this a 'normal' basket.

design submitted! :)



That isa GREAT idea!



Thanks... Dave can send me and extra basket and discs for that idea when he sends the ones for the design contest! ;)

Dave... truly revolutionary idea and I've said this before in other circles but I think this is possibly the next big step with our sport... 'training aids'. A buddy of mine created 'deflection boards' to be hung to make the basket narrower and/or force someone playing on that basket to either putt very precisely and/or place their upshot in a position where the boards arent blocking the putt.

My guess is that it is more in line with all the other practice baskets at $125...



Well that +25 discs adds up to $400 but I figured Dave gave a reduced price on the discs. If it is $125 that would be freaking sweet.

Good idea but at $400 dollars I need something more


the basket sells for $150 and 25 discs are worth $250.00 which = $400.00
will that work for you?

Samples of the bullseye...
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9532/bullseye5kc1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye5kc1.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7540/bullseye4xb2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye4xb2.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7228/bullseye3iv6.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye3iv6.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3733/bullseye2zk5.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye2zk5.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1949/bullseye1oy2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye1oy2.jpg)



Click on the images for larger pics!

So it that a titan with a smaller top?

So it that a titan with a smaller top?



Yeah but Dave said the production ones would have it's own bottom.

Good idea but at $400 dollars I need something more


the basket sells for $150 and 25 discs are worth $250.00 which = $400.00
will that work for you?



I was within $25, but I did not go over. Price is Right here I come!

Good idea but at $400 dollars I need something more


the basket sells for $150 and 25 discs are worth $250.00 which = $400.00
will that work for you?



I was within $25, but I did not go over. Price is Right here I come!



Are you ready to spin the Big Wheel!?!

150 for the basket now that is a bargin....I knew 400 was too much...especially as cool as DAVE is :cool::D

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Samples of the bullseye...
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9532/bullseye5kc1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye5kc1.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7540/bullseye4xb2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye4xb2.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7228/bullseye3iv6.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye3iv6.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3733/bullseye2zk5.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye2zk5.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1949/bullseye1oy2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye1oy2.jpg)



We have received about a dozen submissions for the contest so far and several who have said they are working on something!

Deadline for submitting art is March 9Th, so there's plenty of time remaining.

Art can be text only or Graphic only, including hand drawn scanned images and I will even take concepts for those without art skills or resources for getting the designs in print!

WE think the Magic is a great new putter and want to have a REALLY cool stamp to go with!


SO SEND MORE ART PLEASE!!!!!

Will you have any video's up on YouTube highlighting the Magic in action?

check your email ;)

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Samples of the bullseye...
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9532/bullseye5kc1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye5kc1.jpg)



getting some pretty cool stuff but can always use more art.
This disc is $$$$$$$$ and we want a really cool stamp!

Now, take two things into account:
1. It is 20 in Flint, MI today.
2. I was only able to throw it 3-4 times during lunch.

I REALLY like the M Magic that I ordered. I ordered a few M and a few SS. I am going to replace a lighter Wizard in my bag with the M Magic for a tournament tomorrow. We will see how it goes.

So I love the idea of narrowing my aim for that practice basket. However I have to wonder...will it affect my overall shot? Will I start trying to go too light in order to not bounce off the chains? Am I getting ahead of myself? :)

So I love the idea of narrowing my aim for that practice basket. However I have to wonder...will it affect my overall shot? Will I start trying to go too light in order to not bounce off the chains? Am I getting ahead of myself? :)


Actually you can drill shots into these chains and they rarely ever bounce out and never spit through.
solid center hits STICK, theres not much chain action on impact!
Regardless if your throw is soft or hard, the trick with This new training basket is to be in the center ( hitting the pole).
The catching design of this target is so good that I could see using it for an entire course, especially private courses at $150 each!

the only real drawback is if you start trying to LOB the discs in instead of hitting the chains with your normal putting stroke!

Time will be extend to Monday March 10th at midnight, to allow a few more people to finish touching up their art.!

as of now we have a few that are really conceptually standing out from the rest.

We could still use a really cool font if that helps!





Ok it 's time once again to have another art contest.

Gateway Disc Sports is looking for some cool art for the Magic, our latest straight Flying Putter!


ABOUT THE ART::
Black and white adobe illustrator line art is preferred with no large solid areas.
Size of art should be larger than 2.5" and smaller than 4.75".
( any Gateway logos can be provided to enhance submissions for those that request them.


There will be several versions of stamps made from the art including SSS, SS and Medium, so feel free to send in simple or elaborate artwork for review to David@gdstour.com for review.

In the event a combination of entries are used for the final stamp we will make sure each person involved gets compensated properly for their contribution.

If you are not well versed in computer drawing programs feel free to had draw and scan over your art if necessary.

Art will be received from now until March 9th. The top 4-6 selections will be posted on the Message board for 4-5 days for voting.
Final decision on the winner will not be based on the voting. It will be chosen by our staff after test marketing the final selections.

The winning art will receive a NEW portable basket called the Bullseye Training Basket and 25 Magics. (A $400.00 Value)
All contestants who send in art will be eligible for a drawing to win a box of Magics.
This training basket has been developed to improve your putting game and initial testing says IT WORKS QUITE WELL!!!!
It is regulation height with a regulation size basket, the difference is the top is only 13" inches in Diameter ( about 1/2 of the normal size) and the 18 chains drape more like a cylinder. The 2" pole is made of PVC over metal to help deaden the impact and prevent bounce outs off the pole.

Thanks in advance for participating in our art contest.

Remember send selection to david@gdstour.com for review!

BTW,,,

Here is a description of the disc for those who have not thrown one of the pre-Auto SHIP released prototypes:
( we have been custom stamping Chalky Black Magics as part of our 100 discs for $400.00 custom stamp special offer)

The nose is blunt or flat below the parting line for about 1/4, then there is a radius that blends into a 3/16th" long flat line that is a 22 degree angle dying into a 1/32 radius into the bottom edge of the disc.
Its less HSS and less low speed over-stable.
ITS DEAD STRAIGHT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX,,,,, like a 5 year old Wizard!
It holds a very nice turnover line and seems to have a Frisbee like Quality in flight, popping up from hyzer and hanging in the air for what appears to be forever.
This is a very easy to control putter for both new and experienced players alike!

It is time to see the entrants! :)

fingers crossed ;)

fingers crossed ;)



Taking a page from Obama's book...

My hot stamp is a hot stamp we can believe in!

If it's even nominated.

The Stay Puft Marshmellow Man was magical right?

If not, my submission is a little off.

j/k

Actually it is pretty sweet! If it is not picked for the finals, I will post a copy of it.

i think we all think ours is pretty sweet or we wouldnt have done it... im right there with ya though... i'll post mine if its not picked.

now who's in the finals David?! :)

The Stay Puft Marshmellow Man was magical right?

If not, my submission is a little off.

j/k

Actually it is pretty sweet! If it is not picked for the finals, I will post a copy of it.



Stay Puft was evil! Why would we want an evil hot stamp!?!

Isn't Diablo, Rage, Demon, & Warlock evil too.....

Isn't Diablo, Rage, Demon, & Warlock evil too.....



But we know they're evil. Stay Puft poses as a friendly house pet until it decides to crush NY. If anything, Stay Puft is a metaphor for the Amish.

i think we all think ours is pretty sweet or we wouldnt have done it... im right there with ya though... i'll post mine if its not picked.

now who's in the finals David?! :)



I think we have 4 solid stamps to vote from one is just a hand drawing.

should be up in the AM!

Hey mine was hand drawn! Gives me hope!

O.K. lets see em this is one of my favorite things on the board.....WE get to elect a stamp :D

Very cool Dave..... INNOVA and Discraft could take a lesson in crowd participation :o:D:cool:

O.K. lets see em this is one of my favorite things on the board.....WE get to elect a stamp :D

Very cool Dave..... INNOVA and Discraft could take a lesson in crowd participation :o:D:cool:




Innova would rather use Transformers than others ideas.

..... INNOVA and Discraft could take a lesson in crowd participation :o:D:cool:



here's my outlook on this... Dave is a genius.

If you are going to get a stamp made and dont have an in-house artist then you would have to pay a graphic artist some sum to get a stamp/logo created. Probably around the value of the winners pack, I'd imagine. (My friend is a graphic designer, I'm going to ask him later roughly what his company would charge)

why not give away that money in merch?!? Not only does it stir up interest in your product on the board pre-release, I see it actually keeping Gateway's costs down. $400 in cash is different than $400 in retail merch. So, now Dave gets a sweet "user voted" stamp and someone gets Gateway products to throw at their local course. Maybe they'll show them to others who may only know the "big guys".

In the last two months I've shown my proto chalky Warlock and Assassin to a handful of peeps who had no idea anyone besides Discraft and Innova made bees. Sad, but true.

long story short, Dave, you are the man. You make the best putters around hands down. Now that I've been able to throw discs like the Diablo and Diablo DT, Inferno (which I know is kind of a joint venture between you all and Quest), as well as the Assassin, my bag is becoming full of new discs and I'm finding less and less room for the usuals.

Thanks. Keep up the good work.

totally agree JoshC... now lets see em Dave! ;)

How much longer till we them

3 hours! real time not dave time ( I hope) :D

Haha, Dave's time is measured in geologic time! So a few thousand years is a few hours. LOL J/K Dave.

3 hours! real time not dave time ( I hope) :D



Here in Flint we call it Paul Grasso Time.

Maybe Dave moves in slow motion so his 3 hrs is our 24?

Maybe Dave moves in slow motion so his 3 hrs is our 24?



I guess it turned into Dave time,
I hear its going up in a few minutes.

Maybe Dave moves in slow motion so his 3 hrs is our 24?



I guess it turned into Dave time,
I hear its going up in a few minutes.



I found old B/W footage of Dave's track and field days...

Here. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7311129901851313869&q=slow+motion+ running+video&total=1933&start=30&num=10&so=0&type =search&plindex=8)

He STILL took the Gold!

Without further ado...here are your logo's. These are thumbnails, so click on them to see the full image.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3654/magic_logo_7.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_7.jpg)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2197/magic_logo_11.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_11.jpg)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4186/magic_logo_6.th.gif (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_6.gif)http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5909/magiclogo1th5.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magiclogo1th5.jpg)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9003/magic_logo_3.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_3.jpg)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7996/magic_logo_9.th.gif (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_9.gif)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5946/magic_logo_5.th.gif (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_5.gif)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1489/magic_logo_8.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_8.jpg)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4056/magic_logo_4.th.gif (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_4.gif)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9297/magic_logo_10.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magic_logo_10.jpg)

Those are awesome! Mine may not have been chosen but I can see why. I like 4 the best though.

DiscChucker is the OFFICIAL image-linker of Gateway Disc Sports.

I would put that as my signature...

Some AWESOME looking entries! I could see 2-3 of them easily going on that disc and looking great...

There is one more to add, but imageshack is giving me fits when I try to upload it. so...not sure on that. I hope to have it fixed in a little bit.

can someone make a poll with 11 choices from this URL.
http://www.spinplasticdiscs.com/downloads/magic_contest_11_choices.jpg

is the one that isnt uploaded hand drawn or done on the computer

make the poll last until March 21st

Done on a computer.

whats the file extension of the design that wont upload. i emailed dave a .tiff and i can probably change any format to a jpeg or pdf no problem so its easier to upload.

I like 4 the best though.



Ditto.

here were my shot at the design... a bit simpler than the ones picked (just my personal preference)... great stuff in the final 11 though!


http://www.charlottedgc.com/images/stack/gateway_magic_BLACK.gif
http://www.charlottedgc.com/images/stack/gateway_magic_full.gif

i think that would be awesome if the non-G letters were a better font. that font seems too ordinary.

lol... funny you say that... dave was going to send me the font that they use to spell gateway to tie it in with the brand more but it never came though... no biggie either way but i totally agree with you on the font

For what its worth here is my entry.
http://www.whyyouareanidiot.com/matt/theMagic.png

I like 4 and 6.

For the next contest I'm just gonna mail dave a buttload of cash.

You can just send me a buttload of cash and get the same outcome. I'll even come to your house to pick it up.

#8

Samples of the bullseye...
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9532/bullseye5kc1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye5kc1.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7540/bullseye4xb2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye4xb2.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7228/bullseye3iv6.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye3iv6.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3733/bullseye2zk5.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye2zk5.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1949/bullseye1oy2.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullseye1oy2.jpg)



anyone putt on one of these yet?

I putted on one during the Lewisville Open early this year. I think we were the first to give one away, Thanks Dave!!! :D

I thought it caught well. I didn't get a chance to throw anything longer than 20' or so. But it caught those well enough that's for sure.

A guy aced on one at the Ozark Mountain Open a few weeks ago!

Are you planning to sell more in the future? I checked on your web site and found no available. I would love to buy one for my practice needs.


Thanks
A Struggling Putter

At the Ozark Open, I putted on one, and after my disc hit the chains, it fell into the basket and through the bottom!

I think it's a good practice target though to get you hitting the center of the chains everytime.

yeah we are making some steel bottoms that will correct that problem and make it more solid!

dont these use titan bottoms?!? or is the basket itself smaller as well?

the basket is regulation size but not a Titan.
Titans are made of 1/2" steel

Are you planning to sell more in the future? I checked on your web site and found no available. I would love to buy one for my practice needs.


Thanks
A Struggling Putter



and.........

Are you planning to sell more in the future? I checked on your web site and found no available. I would love to buy one for my practice needs.


Thanks
A Struggling Putter



and.........



yes as I said we are working on a new bottom.
Hopefully they will be ready by Worlds!