Throwing Only - 3 prong sheaf fork ??

Print Page | Close Window

3 prong sheaf fork ??

Printed From: Nasgaweb
Category: Nasgaweb Forums
Forum Name: Throwing Only
Forum Discription: This forum is only for discussions that relate to throwing such as results, technique, and records.
URL: http://www.nasgaweb.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10985
Printed Date: 3/26/26 at 3:42pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 10.11 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: 3 prong sheaf fork ??

Posted By: Shawn Baker
Subject: 3 prong sheaf fork ??
Date Posted: 8/05/10 at 2:50pm

tried out a 3 prong fork for the first time for sheaf tonight- I really liked the fact that it did not start to slip down on my backswing allowing a more aggressive backswing and therefore a better throw (at least for me anyway).

Concering hand placement around the middle tine- do most people feel that it goes between index and middle or middle and ring finger?

thanks

Replies:

Posted By: SRClaymore76
Date Posted: 8/05/10 at 4:29pm

I split my ring and middle fingers....if the middle tine is rounded out at the bottom unlike mine than it should work just fine either way

-------------
Claymore in my blood...We throw heavy stuff...

Posted By: AlDargie
Date Posted: 8/05/10 at 10:40pm

Hey Shawn,

The two tine forks typically have more taper. I find if I put a touch of tack or spray glue on the upper part of the tines on the outside it grabs just enough to keep the bag from sliding.

-------------
Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy. - Outlaw Josey Wales

Posted By: Shrek
Date Posted: 8/09/10 at 3:56am

Shawn,

I have found that between the middle and the ring finger tends to be better for those of us with paws. I really try to bury my hand in there so the tine is touching the web between my fingers.

Hunter

-------------
'Tis the Life of a Circus Freak
www.rmsa.org

Posted By: Shawn Baker
Date Posted: 8/09/10 at 3:17pm

Thanks for the replies- may try out the 3 prong at MWC

Hunter- you definitely would qualify as having paws- are you going to be around in Denver this weekend??

Posted By: Shrek
Date Posted: 8/10/10 at 7:16am

You bet I will! I'll be a judge on Saturday and throwing on Sunday!

-------------
'Tis the Life of a Circus Freak
www.rmsa.org

Posted By: Tommi
Date Posted: 8/12/10 at 11:02am

Between the middle and ring finger has always worked best for me, but be careful with the 3-prong! I've found that a lot of people have problems with it catching on the release and it'll sort of snap off the forks and screw the throw up a bit. It makes a dong noise and leaves the middle prong vibrating. That's no good.

-------------
Tommi.Kitchens.