Just a quick introduction post as a new thrower from MN. I've been throwing for less than a month but really enjoy it a lot. I'm a little older (over 50) for a beginner, (or so parts of my body are telling me) but have taken to it quickly as far as I can tell. Meaning.. whether or not I have a proper/good form, I've been in the 90% range of sticking with 1/2 spins and full spins. That said, I also have learned the hard way about different knife styles (length/weight/thickness/shapes/etc...) making a lot of difference in distance, release, etc... So, not having a consistent throw down yet, it's been a lot of experimenting and confusion at times.
I knew going in that safety was paramount, but that didn't stop an awkward ricochet flat off the log round straight back (and fast) stick me in the ankle/foot even though I tried to dodge it. I didn't realize I got hit with the tip as it felt more like the side like a thump. In any case I zigged when I should have zagged, and wound up with a small puncture in my dorsalis pedis (?) the artery that goes from the ankle to the foot. Bled like a hose for a bit, but it's better now. Point is, (no pun) that was a weird bounce, and a bad dodge, and the hiking boots I had on just missed protecting me by 1/4"... So, while I was aware, and trying to be as careful as possible, accidents can and will happen. I'm working on my dodging skills when I am doing close up throwing...
Other than that, I threw the other night (beautiful weather finally here) for a little over an hour with some good sized knives and wound up irritating a tendon/musle in my lower forearm/elbow.. Man it sucks getting old and being out of shape... I need to build up to long throwing periods I guess...
So as I get more into this, I hope to learn from many here, contribute where I can, and just have fun with this new hobby.
** Lastly, any other folks near the Twin Cities here in MN? Would be nice to get together and throw with someone from time to time.
Thanks, Mark
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I knew going in that safety was paramount, but that didn't stop an awkward ricochet flat off the log round straight back (and fast) stick me in the ankle/foot even though I tried to dodge it. I didn't realize I got hit with the tip as it felt more like the side like a thump. In any case I zigged when I should have zagged, and wound up with a small puncture in my dorsalis pedis (?) the artery that goes from the ankle to the foot. Bled like a hose for a bit, but it's better now. Point is, (no pun) that was a weird bounce, and a bad dodge, and the hiking boots I had on just missed protecting me by 1/4"... So, while I was aware, and trying to be as careful as possible, accidents can and will happen. I'm working on my dodging skills when I am doing close up throwing...
Other than that, I threw the other night (beautiful weather finally here) for a little over an hour with some good sized knives and wound up irritating a tendon/musle in my lower forearm/elbow.. Man it sucks getting old and being out of shape... I need to build up to long throwing periods I guess...
So as I get more into this, I hope to learn from many here, contribute where I can, and just have fun with this new hobby.
** Lastly, any other folks near the Twin Cities here in MN? Would be nice to get together and throw with someone from time to time.
Thanks, Mark
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