Frisbee Reviews and Buying Guide:

One of the most basic outdoor games you can play is frisbee. A frisbee is a round, disc shaped object that is really simple to throw through the air. Kids as well as adults have been playing with frisbees for decades and those that want to take it to the next level have sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee Golf to challenge themselves. Lots of owners of dogs like to go to the park and throw a frisbee for their dog to retrieve. The traditional frisbees are a solid disc shape and are great for tricks like spinning on your fingers or kicking with your foot. The newer, more aerodynamic frisbees like the Aerobie can certainly fly a lot further, but they lack the design to make them good frisbees for freestyle or trick use. Discraft and Wham-O frisbees are some of the best selling per several of the websites we visited online that sell frisbees.

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A great place to throw a frisbee is down at the beach. The winds usually create some exciting throws as the frisbee darts and dives with the air currents. Part of the fun of playing frisbee is to see if you can make catches on throws from your partner that aren't that stellar. As you begin to improve with regular catches, try moving on to behind the back, under the legs, or over the head. Even the throwing action from player to player if slighly different. Some people prefer a quick wrist snap to propel the frisbee forward, while others are more of an arm thrower. Most people take their arm and wrist and throw outwards from their stomach area. There are select frisbee players who have mastered the throw where their arm extends outward (sidearm) and they release their wrist the opposite way to get a good throw. One question that many people have when it comes to frisbees is "Which kind is the best for me?". If you are a recreational player, go with a basic Discraft or Wham-O frisbee, but if you need a more accurate throw while playing games like Disc Golf or Ultimate Frisbee, go with a product like the INNOVA Golf-Disc Coyote Champion ($20). Innova makes some great mid-range and high end frisbees that more advance players will appreciate. It's takes some practice to find out the best way to throw the frisbee and determine which is most comfortable for you. The most important thing is accuracy at first and then you can slowly gain distance as your technique improves. The longest recorded frisbee throw is over 1/4 mile using the Aerobie ring style frisbee which stays aloft much longer than traditional styled fribees. It's hard to play catch with a frisbee that goes that far, but they are fun to goof around with at your local park to see just how far you can throw them. Stick with the basic frisbee disc shape and learn tricks to make it fun. Another type of frisbee that kids love to use are the glow in the dark frisbees that let you play even when the sun goes down. The FlashFlight frisbees are even cooler in that they use a light-weight battery to power fiber optic cables that carry light beems throughout the frisbee making for the ultimate nighttime experience. Down below we have given you a few pointers on where to buy frisbees and what to expect in terms of cost. Most sporting goods stores carry them year round and you can always find them online at e-tailers like Frisbeeshop.org.

Best Frisbee for Beginners:

Wham-O is the brand name to go with if you are just starting out in the sport of frisbee throwing. They offer a variety of colors and designs to choose from and their Frisbee Classic disc is an excellent lightweight disc that is fairly easy to catch or throw. I prefer the Pro-Classic with U-Flex for the added weigth and ability to get a longer throw that is more consistent. Kids will find the Pro-Classic harder to catch as the additional weight comes in faster, so stick with the Frisbee Classic until they master the basic catch. As for adults, start with the Pro-Classic and you'll be fine. The Wham-O frisbees are almost all priced around $10 and the Dyn-O-Glo is an ideal gift for any youngster as it glows in the dark.

Best Frisbee for Long Distance Throws:

When it comes to getting the most distance from your frisbee, it's hard to beat an Aerobie. An Aerobie frisbee is made with soft rubber unlike traditional frisbees manufactured with hard plastic. Also, the interior of an Aerobie frisbee is essentially hollow allowing the wind to really keep the frisbee in the air for a long time. The longest recorded throw (mentioned above) was in the air for over 30 seconds. Sound unbelievable? Trust me, these frisbees can stay up forever and if you don't have a large area to play with them, you may very well end up losing it over fences or into the street. The Aerobie Spring Ring flies twice as far as conventional discs. I have found that my daughter has an easier time catching an Aerobie disc than a conventional frisbee. She just puts up her arm and lets the frisbee come down her arm, kind of like a ring toss at the county fair. Discnation.com is an online store that carries Aerobie frisbees for less than $10 each.

Competitive play Frisbees:

Like most sports, the more advanced you become, the more you demand from the equipment. Frisbees are no different as experienced players want additional weight for longer, more accurate throws. Whether you are playing frisbee golf or ultimate frisbee (a sort of soccer/football style game), there are certain brands of frisbee that are better than others. The Sky-Styler 160G Freestyle Disc ($8) makes for perfect brushing and guiding. Lots of world champions in freestyle frisbee throwing contests have used this Discraft disc. For the best ultimate frisbee disc, check out the Super Nova 180G Ultimate Disc ($8) from Innova that weighs 180 grams. The additional weight lets you get a more stable throw that is well controlled.

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