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by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ======================================= This newsletter is a FREE service you requested. You are on this list because: * You subscribed at our Great Throwzini web site * You inquired about our products or promotions * You requested our free knife throwing tips or other information. If you'd like to be removed from this list, simply reply to this message with 'remove' in the subject. ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. A Game Called "Split The Target" by Dave Cox 3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video 4. A Few Target Ideas - by Carl Geddes 5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW Hello throwers! It's been pretty nice here lately so I've been getting alot more throwing in. Which is always nice! But I've been noticing something. I used to be able to throw outside until after 8:00pm... Now its dark by 7:00pm! THAT"S NOT GOOD :( The days are gettin' shorter and that means the weather will be a changin'!!! Back inside to our indoor ranges. Small knives and only a couple spins. But there's a good side to this... when the weather starts cooling off, that means the AKTA's, annual National Championships is coming up! With over $1000 in cash and prizes its going to be a great event! Some of the best knife throwers around will be there, and also lots of new throwers. It's a great experience for anyone interested in our great sport! Whether you have been throwing for a week or a decade, you won't want to miss this! And it's only 1 month away! For more details just click on the EVENTS link on our home page. Then click the AKTA link. http://www.throwzini.com OTHER UPDATES When you visit the site you'll also notice a brand new QUICK IDEA and lots of interesting new posts on our Great Throwzini Discussion Forum! Be sure to check them out! http://www.throwzini.com Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!! ======================================== 2. GUEST COLUMN: A GAME CALLED "SPLIT THE TARGET" by Dave Cox I hope everyone isn't getting sick of hearing from me :) But this time instead of a question I have a pretty good idea for a game. You can use axes, hatchets, hawks and even knives. When I first started throwing I got some Pine rounds about 3-4" thick. These were ok for awhile using small knives, but they started to dry out and crack. I was throwing my old 12" hatchet from Boy Scouts and I hurled one in the bullseye and started a crack. At this point my son came out and wanted to throw, so we decided to work on the crack and see if we could split it down the middle. We had a blast and split it in half in 12 throws! I asked my Pine round source if he could cut me another 4 targets, but 1 foot thick this time so they wouldn't split as easy. I also had him cut a few more 4" rounds so I could play my new game with the hatchet! 10 throws is my best so far. You can also get the rounds cut to 2" and see how long it takes to split it using your knives. This is a fun game if you have access to plenty of Pine rounds. Contributed by: Dave Cox Rowley, Mass funnfamily@juno.com ============================================= 3. RECREATIONAL KNIFE THROWING VIDEO If you want to learn the insider SECRETS, TIPS and TRICKS that the masters use to hit their mark every time, then John Bailey's Recreational Knife Throwing Video is for you. Here is a taste of what you'll get: - 9 inexpensive target designs - 11 demonstrations - How to eliminate the most common throwing error - Master grips, stances and throws and so much more! For a limited time, you can have the ultimate knife throwing video for only $19.95. By acting now, you'll save 33% off the regular price of $29.95 For a full description and ordering details, follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html AOL USERS LINK ============================================= 4. LETTER FROM A THROWER I have been talking with Carl for quite a few months now and have learned one thing for sure... he is going to be a worthy competitor when he starts entering some knife throwing events! He also has lots of good fishing tips :) Thanks for sharing the knowledge Carl!!! A FEW TARGET IDEAS by Carl Geddes My targets are Palm Tree rounds. Palm wood is soft, so the knife sticks easily. Palm also lasts fairly well when you only throw knives. I can get about 3 months of regular, three times a week, throwing before I need to replace the rounds. I mounted the rounds with 6" lag screws which I screwed in from the back so I wouldn't hit any metal with my knives. The other piece of wood that you see in the middle of the targets is Eucalyptus. It's a harder wood that I use to "catch" tomahawks. As you know, tomahawks really tear up a target quickly. The harder Eucalyptus holds up much better than the Palm when you are throwing tomahawks. Also, since I have a narrow throwing alley I mounted my targets on a "gate-like" affair that swivels out of the way when I'm not throwing. *The old guy in the photo is me. Contributed by: Carl Geddes San Diego, CA cgeddes@mindspring.com PS - If anyone out there wants to throw knives in the San Diego Area give me a call at 858-496-1000. *To see a picture of Carl's target just click on the TARGETS link on our homepage and then the OUTDOOR TARGETS link. It is called "Carl's Target". http://www.throwzini.com ============================================= If you have any questions about throwing that you would like answered in one of our upcoming issues, simply send an e-mail to: sgracia@wi.rr.com with QUESTION FOR NEWSLETTER in the Subject Line, and your name and question in the body. ============================================= (Copyright 2000, Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini.) Reprint permission granted in part or whole when the following credit appears in full: Reprinted with permission from Scott Gracia's The Great Throwzini Newsletter. Get your FREE 101 KNIFE THROWING TIPS and Newsletter, filled with lots of great throwing tips and ideas to help you with your throwing game, at The Great Throwzini web site. http://www.throwzini.com ============================================= Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini, 5321 4 Mile Rd. 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