sheaf consistancy-fork

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   I noticed at the Monterey Games this year that my sheaf was all over the map, directionally speaking. I released the sheaf at the apex of my pull with some good oomph behind it, but where it went after that seemed kind of random. At least it went "up" and "back".

I started wondering if that happened in part because I practiced with one fork, which had tines with a particular amount of bend and spring in them...and then competed with a different fork, which has a different amount of bend. The two forks are really different.

I'm now starting to use "my" fork  (the new one, even though the tines aren't in A+ shape, yet) and I notice over three practices that I'm much more directionally consistent.  It goes pretty much the same place, every time.  Now I know where to stand to get the maximum height.

Same for you'se guys, or no?  

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Alan H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Account banned. Joined: 5/19/08 Status: Offline Points: 3135	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: sheaf consistancy-fork Posted: 9/28/10 at 5:51am
	I noticed at the Monterey Games this year that my sheaf was all over the map, directionally speaking. I released the sheaf at the apex of my pull with some good oomph behind it, but where it went after that seemed kind of random. At least it went "up" and "back". I started wondering if that happened in part because I practiced with one fork, which had tines with a particular amount of bend and spring in them...and then competed with a different fork, which has a different amount of bend. The two forks are really different. I'm now starting to use "my" fork (the new one, even though the tines aren't in A+ shape, yet) and I notice over three practices that I'm much more directionally consistent. It goes pretty much the same place, every time. Now I know where to stand to get the maximum height. Same for you'se guys, or no?

KiltBill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 7/28/07 Location: South Ga. Status: Offline Points: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote KiltBill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/28/10 at 8:22am
	Yeah, I have a hard time with another fork. Tried one of the real thin time model and could not get it between the uprights.

RandyM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 4/28/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote RandyM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/29/10 at 12:32am
	Guess I need to practice with my new (old) fork I just bought. I have a fork I have been using I bought from ace hardware, has the big thick tines. Will the thin tines of the old fork make a big difference? I throw in Anderson this weekend, I may have waited to late. This fork is lighter than the one from ace.

J. Baty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 4/11/05 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 210	Post Options Post Reply Quote J. Baty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/29/10 at 12:52am
	I use a antique fork with thin tines. When I get it to vibrate after a throw I know the follow through was good. I have never thrown one with thick tines. I don't think you could get the same spring off the thicker fork that you get with a thin tine. I like my fork and have been offered $100 for it from others I have let throw with it. When I do retire so will my fork.
	J.Baty

RandyM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 4/28/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote RandyM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/29/10 at 1:20am
	I'm going to get out this evening and toss the so called sheaf I have, it's pretty light but I can work on form. You going to make it Saturday Jeff?

J. Baty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 4/11/05 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 210	Post Options Post Reply Quote J. Baty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/30/10 at 2:29am
	Yea. But don't expect much from me. I'll just be going through the motions. Heel still painful when I spin. And the only event I may spin in is the Sheaf, if I am throwing it good.
	J.Baty

RandyM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 4/28/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 96	Post Options Post Reply Quote RandyM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/30/10 at 2:38am
	You always throw the sheaf good. We will see you Saturday.

Soul Eater Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 7/31/08 Location: Papua New Guinea Status: Offline Points: 950	Post Options Post Reply Quote Soul Eater Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/28/10 at 4:15pm
	Your fork is worth more than a hundred I can tell you that J Baty. Tell your friends I can make them a thin tined fork for $128 S/H extra