I'm really shocked that there hasn't been an insane amount of buzz on here about the highly collectible, very limited production 150 class Star & Champion San Marino Rocs that were announced last week.

I know they went on sale on Friday morning and I bought a large variety of them. I think I got just about one of every option. I look forward to throwing a few before June rolls around. Also, it would be even more sweet if I was picked and my plane ticket was paid for when I head to Japan this year.

Anyway, in case you missed it here is what is part of the official announcement:
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Japan Open 08 San Marino Rocs

Innova Champion Discs re-releases this classic mold with a final offering of the last in a series of discs benefiting the 2008 Japan Open. We will offer 421 Star and Champion San Marino Rocs with 12 different foil configurations stamped with 2 classic Japan Open designs. Every disc purchased earns the buyer a chance at a free round trip plane ticket to the 2008 Japan Open! Look within for additional information. The Japan Open is a United States Disc Golf Championship qualifier. </font>

I don't know just how many are left but I'm guessing not many. Hero Disc USA (http://www.herodiscusa.com/)

I got in to late. They were gone in a few minutes.

The ghost stamp cherry blossom ones are awesome.

Are all of the Japan 08 Rocs sold out or just some of them?

all sold out. these were the nicest ones too

That sucks because I was really wanting one of the champions with the dragon stamp on them they look really sweet

That sucks because I was really wanting one of the champions with the dragon stamp on them they look really sweet



Actually there are plenty champion dragons are left. only the black discs are sold out. Hurry though theres only 1 or 2 left in some stamps/plastics.
Japan Open Rocs (whats left) (http://www.herodiscusa.com/index.php?act=viewCat&amp;searchStr=marino&amp;Submit.x=0&amp; Submit.y=0)

All I can say is WOW!!! They came in the mail Friday and they are just so beautiful!~~ this years Japan Rocs have been phenomenal. Kabuki, Archer and now Sakura and the Dragon stamp. shees......what a beautiful offering. Thank you Sam, Hero and Innova for putting out such great discs, and to end off the run with Champion and Star San Marino Rocs...yowzers. That's just awesome.

[/QUOTE]Also, it would be even more sweet if I was picked and my plane ticket was paid for when I head to Japan this year.

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I saw on their page that the tickets if won are non transferable :( if i would win them i woulda gave them to you Terry (will tell them i want to though and see what they say!).. i guess i'll just have to win the second or third place prize.

Duh,

Just put my name down on the forms when you send them in:) If we track it back to being your filled out form versus mine then we'll work out a deal!

Ter






Also, it would be even more sweet if I was picked and my plane ticket was paid for when I head to Japan this year.

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I saw on their page that the tickets if won are non transferable :( if i would win them i woulda gave them to you Terry (will tell them i want to though and see what they say!).. i guess i'll just have to win the second or third place prize.

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Wow you got forms! i haven't got my Sannys yet but never got any forms to fill out when i got my Archers.... Hmmm

I've got a Samurai Archer Gold Star 8/20 For sale or trade if anyone is interested.

How do these discs fly? I haven't thrown any 150 class rocs, but I was able to get five of them Thursday, a couple star and champion with the tree stamp. rWc3523

I was one of those folks who never "got it" about Rocs until I started throwing 150g Champion/Star Rocs. For my money, for arms with less than knuckle dragger strength, but a smooth release they fly just pretty much like they're heavier relatives. They've got me experimenting with 160'ish DX Rocs which I'm also loving. :cool:

If these "San Marino" 150g discs fly anything like the heavy DX San Marino's, your gonna want some of these discs! I was throwing my 180g Orange DX San Marino all weekend, and this is a fantastic Roc mold. In fact, I think it might be my new favorite. I didn't even touch the 10x KC's I had in my bag this weekend ... I just couldn't stop grabbing the San Marino and throwing it.

Wow you got forms! i haven't got my Sannys yet but never got any forms to fill out when i got my Archers.... Hmmm



You do not get forms to fill out. When the Japan Open discs are purchased, the buyer information is automatically recorded for the airfare drawing.

just got mine in, they look and feel great. to throw or not to throw.....

: ) :

How do you tell the difference from the Star and Champion versions? I got both with the same stamp and can't tell any difference in feel or look

Find some x-outs and throw 'em for sure......... :cool:

prairie dog. hold them up to the light. the champion are see through and the star are solid.

Is anyone throwing these? I know I'll be throwing a star or champion, whichever one feels better when I get them, which will be Wednesday! ;) rWc3523

So does that mean that everyone that bought a roc to support the event is entered or is that only for the Archer rocs? I got two champions and I am loviong them. One is in the bag and the other on the wall. They are dead straight and suprisingly stable for such a light disc.

Thanks, Shaine! I'm looking forward to throwing one! rWc3523

If these "San Marino" 150g discs fly anything like the heavy DX San Marino's, your gonna want some of these discs! I was throwing my 180g Orange DX San Marino all weekend, and this is a fantastic Roc mold. In fact, I think it might be my new favorite. I didn't even touch the 10x KC's I had in my bag this weekend ... I just couldn't stop grabbing the San Marino and throwing it.



Same deal here my 10x rocs sat idle as my BIG D IN THE DESERT dx SANNY saw all the action! they just feel right... i love em' ;) I just got my Japan 150's .. i don't use that light of weight and want to know how the 150 class fly? as in distance and stability compared to the 180 San Marinos?

So does that mean that everyone that bought a roc to support the event is entered or is that only for the Archer rocs? I got two champions and I am loviong them. One is in the bag and the other on the wall. They are dead straight and suprisingly stable for such a light disc.



All the 2008 Japan Rocs(stamps) bought entered you for the drawing.

I just got my japan roc with the dragon silver stamp in yesterday Its a beautiful orange color I love the way it looks and I dont think i am going to throw it prob just hang it or use it to trade.

Thanks Chris!

The black Star and Champion discs look so much alike and even the Star even has some translucent areas when held up to a good light source, just not as much as champion. :cool::p

I just got my Japan 150's .. i don't use that light of weight and want to know how the 150 class fly? as in distance and stability compared to the 180 San Marinos?

Why not throw one around and let us know?

I just got my Japan 150's .. i don't use that light of weight and want to know how the 150 class fly? as in distance and stability compared to the 180 San Marinos?

Why not throw one around and let us know?



Yeah, come on ... You know you want to throw one of these babies.

1/2 foot of snow on the ground and where it's not as deep it's all mud and slop on the nearest course.. i can't let it fall in the slop! :)

This disc flies wonderfully very straight even as the 150 version but its not worth losing it or damaging it so its going on the wall after 2 throws.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/ftwasap/P_00024.jpg

check this X out star teerex out, it has a JK 5x stamp, KC 12x stamp and a japan open stamp