Ok, i just started disk golfing about a year ago off and on, but am really starting to get commited to playing. ive currently got a 175 Champion Valkyrie and a Birdie putter, and I am looking to buy some new ones. I have been exparimenting with some different types of throws, and i'm liking throwing sidearm so far mostly because im not having so much success throwing backhand(i think thats basicially the normal way) and i like to play the roll. So im wondering if anyone has any advise on a good sidearm/rolling disk and possibly some technique pointers.

thanks to anyone who replys to this.

the Firebird and Monster are great flick disCs. I dont have a sidearm roller yet, so I'm not sure what to tell you on that. I don't throw with lots of power (yet), so don't quote me on long drives (yet). Glad you're interested enough to ask questions tho. Good start! Oh yeah, throw the Wasp! It just replaced my sweet white 2005 nipple Roc. Holds the "S" line perfectly. Lotsa luck in the future :D

Go to www.DiscReview.com (http://www.DiscReview.com) and read his stuff there. Take everything you read here with a grain of salt as everyone here will push their favorite discs (Me too at times) and tell you how to improve. Get a few discs and learn them. And did I mention DiscReview? Definatly a must read for technique.

When I started, my backhand stunk also, so I learned to flick. Firebirds are definately the flick disc of choice. They make good flick rollers, too. Go get a Roc or Shark or Classic Roc and throw those. You won't get all kinds of D, but if you learn accurate tosses with those discs, it will set you up for the drivers. The midrangers are the key. Plus, you're in NC. ;) So practice putting. If you like the Birdie fine; the Aviar is a good short approach disc and a great putter. Learn to putt consistant, with lots of practice, and you do fine. Good luck!
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Also get a Gazelle, that is the best backhand driver for backhand beginners....and they roll well.

Don't you mean

http://www.discgolfreview.com

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Aviar, Roc, Leopard.

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yeah thanks so much for everyone who replyed. This helped a whole lot

Not new to the game (playing and competitive for one year), but I am trying learn a sidearm roller. My backhand roller is "decent", they end up being cut rollers but work. I use a old leopard and a beat in Flash for my backhand rollers.

I see people suggesting overstable discs for sidearm rollers. I thought logic would follow from backhand rollers. When I try to roll an overstable disc, it just curls back around towards me. So, shouldn't I be able to use understable discs for sidearm rollers as well?

Get a 170 Wildcat 174-178 Wasp or BUZZZ and a 174 Challenger. Thats pretty much all you will need. Youll never change the mids you will most likely have to get more overstable drivers once you start learing how to throw with more power and snap :D

Then you can get a TSUNAMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

You got some good answers, Flickinandkickin has one of the best forehand rollers I've seen.

Don't you mean

http://www.discgolfreview.com

Yeah, thats what I meant.

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Their is a guy here by the name of Ralph, he only flicks, his sidearm roller of choice, are valks and beasts. he rolls them about 450 feet.

thanks a lot for the sweet advise, ill check out that review site

Good luck on your learning curve! There are lots of plastic to choose from. In my opinion, I'd lose the Birdie putter and go with an Aviar. Thick lipped putters like the Birdie, Rattler, Super Puppie etc. tend to catch the wind quickly and go off target. :( (i'll get some arguement on that statement) I'd also stay with the mid range drivers for awhile until I learned control. Some of the high tech drivers are hard to control for the beginners. Don't get discouraged, you distance will come to you with practice! :D

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Dude I know Ralph! I played with him when he was out here in BC... that guy's flick rollers are sweet! :D

Hey now... Try the Banshee in about a 170-174 gram range. This works gr8 for me, and my main throw for distance is sidearm ( fingerflip). I have come up with good distance and gr8 accuracy. Practice as much as you can.