--- In TheBladeThrower@yahoogroups.com, Ralph Thorn
<eralphthorn@...> wrote:
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> Walter (or is it Chip?),
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> I think that anyone who is interested in the type of knife
throwing we discuss on this site, which could be described as "spin
control" knife throwing because everything we do starts with either
controlling or eliminating spin, needs to see my video because it's
the only way we have right now to show people what it is we do. Of
course I am biased; I think every man, woman and child on planet
Earth should see my video and send me a check for a zillion dollars
apiece for it. Seriously, though, I would recommend the video over
the book. They are meant to complement each other. The video stands
alone but is also like seeing the book brought to life.
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> This group IS a no-spin (and half-spin) zone. You might go back
and read through the old threads and see if you can get answers to
any questions you might have that way. Or just ask again. This is
the best place for questions because other people might have the
same questions and that way everyone sees the discussion.
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> Welcome to the group.
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> ert
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> Walter Taber <wrtaber3@...>
wrote:
> Ralph,
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> I have your book and hear that I should get your DVD.
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> I am currently having issues with tape and technique.
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> It may be safer to discuss this offline or in a "No Spin Zone"
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> You pick the place and I'll be there!
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> Chip Taber
> wrtaber3@...
> 713-705-5150
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>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Ralph Thorn <eralphthorn@...>
> To: TheBladeThrower@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:37:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [TheBladeThrower] New Member
>
> Walter,
>
> It is true that it is much easier to stick knives in log ends,
but personally the only targets I use on a regular basis are posts,
pretty much like what you have. I always tell people to get two
targets so you can throw back and forth between them and cut your
walking in half.
>
> As for knives, I am of two minds about the subject: on the one
hand it is important to be versatile and learn to throw anything,
but on the other hand, I have learned the virtues of quality
equipment since Bobby Branton sent me some of his knives. They
stick in a lot more consistently and you end up spending less money
on them in the long run because they don't break.
>
> Given the tendency of auto dealers to do outrageous promotions,
perhaps your knife throwing skills will someday come in handy in
your professional life:-)
>
> ert
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> dalmo mariano da silva junior <redatorfreelancer@ yahoo.com. br>
wrote:
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> Hi, Walt
> Looks that there are Dalmos Here, There, and Everywhere :}!
> Surelly Roy and Ralph will help you a lot, in this meantime,
let me answer you about targets, the best choice (in the opinion of
Both spin and no spin throwers.... ) are rounds made out of logs of
threes of soft wood, like pinewood, for example. Also boards of
pine are good, David Adamovich (TGT, our friend and famous
Impalement Artist) uses a kind of wood named Douglas Fir (or
something like that), its not availeable in Brazil but looks that
its also a kind of pinewood...
> Soft wood are better choice for obvious reasons, it allows the
knives to Stick!
> Wellcome to our group
> Dalmo
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> Walter Taber <wrtaber3@yahoo. com> escreveu:
> Hi!
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> I just joined, and it is completely Dalmo's fault!
>
> I am just beginning to throw, and I have all the
virtues/shortcoming s of a novice.
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> I want to learn how to throw better, where to buy things to
throw, and I will probaly want to start building my own knives at
some point.
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> For now, I want to know where to get the biggest bang for my
buck when buying knives and building targets.
>
> I am currently using a 4"x4"x6' cedar post as a target in my
garage with a 1.8"x8'x6' plywood backstop
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> My longest distance to target is 17' (20' back foot max)
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> Hit me with questions, suggestions and other comments. I sell
cars for aliving, so I have pretty thick skin.
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> Chip
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> study up on skeeter vaughan he's one of the great ones in regard
to throwing at many distances also he could control spin. tom
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