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Newsletter: Issue #57 by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. Lord Thorstein's Challenge - by David Fella 3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video by John Bailey 4. A Mild Diversion - by Carl Geddes 5. Advertising Opportunities 6. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines 7. Subscribe/Unsubscribe ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW HOLY BIG TARGET BATMAN!!! I finally got the new target range put together! My good buddy Pete (Yes, the "Engineering Guru" who you've heard about before), showed up on his day off and we had it all done with bullseyes painted on the logs after about five hours. My latest design is one that will last a while! I've got a backboard made out of 7 Pine 2X12's. They are screwed together from the back and attached with 4 2X6's. One at the top, one at the bottom and two in the middle. The backboard is a wall about 7 feet 6 inches tall and 7 feet wide... reminds me of a sail on a pirate ship! (Maybe I'll get a flag pole? :) Since it was so heavy we had to use some angle iron braces coming off the back for some added "support" and we drilled those into the concrete so its not going anywhere! The angle iron even doubles as a place to park our garbage cans so my girlfriend can't even complain... Life is Good!!! Anyway, if you want to check out some pictures of the newest target range with about a forty foot throwing lane, just follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/outdoor_targets.html And then click on the first link called OUTDOOR BACKSTOP/TARGET. AOL USERS Click Here UPCOMING EVENTS There is a "Rendezvous Event" taking place in Colorado on July 6th and 7th. It is the Rocky Mountain Knife and Tomahawk Alliance "MountainMan Challenge 2002". For more details on this event just click on the following link: http://www.throwzini.com/rmkta_2002.html AOL USERS Click Here There is another event taking place in Brighton, Maine on July 20th! It's a new event and hopefully this will be the first of many great competitions to come! One of the events in this competition is called a "Woods Walk" - Ten stations thought up by "Captain Insane-O" himself! Designed to reduce your overall score. For more details click the following link: http://www.throwzini.com/moosetrax_forge_event_2002.html AOL USERS Click Here LOCAL THROWERS If you are looking for people to learn from or just hang out with and throw sharp pieces of metal, then this is the place for you. Ya never know, there could be another thrower that lives right in your neighborhood! Currently there are 97 throwers listed in 32 states, and 14 different countries! And more people are signing up every week. Soon you'll be able to throw with someone no matter where you go! Going on vacation? Check the page first to see if there are any people listed near your destination. Its easy to bring your knives just about anywhere you go, and you won't have to haul your targets from home. So c'mon and send in your info! Follow this link for more details or to see if there are any throwers that live near you: http://www.throwzini.com/local_throwers.html AOL USERS Click Here Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July!!! Until next time... Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com 101 FREE KNIFE THROWING TIPS http://www.throwzini.com OTHER UPDATES When you visit the site you'll also notice a new QUICK IDEA and lots of interesting posts in our THROWZINI FORUM! The forum is also a great place to ask questions about ANYTHING that has to do with the sport of throwing. You can learn tons of useful knife and axe throwing tips, or learn about upcoming events or how to make a target, just by visiting our homepage and clicking on the THROWZINI FORUM link. http://www.throwzini.com Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!! ======================================== 2. GUEST COLUMN: LORD THORSTEIN'S CHALLENGE by Lord Thorstein von Drakensburg (aka David M. Fella) A lot of people look at me funny when I tell them about this contest but you really have to try it. The main point of this is to get people to learn to throw by the handle and the blade. It gets more involved than that but keep in mind, I had been throwing for less than 5 months when I came up with, and could stick, all the throws I tell about in the contest. (Note to SCA members: Some of the throws used in this competition require the approval of a SCA Thrown Weapons Marshall before attempting them at any SCA sponsored function.) In this competition each contestant must stick 4 knives anywhere on the face of the target in the least number of throws. 2 knives must be thrown by the handle and 2 knives must be thrown by the blade. Each contestant starts with 10 points. 1 point is subtracted for each throw made even if the knife does not stick in the target. If all 4 knives are thrown at the same distance from the target, a bonus of 1 point will be added to the final score. High score wins. Example: You can throw a knife by the blade at a distance of about 13 feet from the target, at 1 and 1/2 rotations. By changing your grip on the knife you can slow the spin to 1 rotation and throw the knife by the handle from the same distance of 13 feet. A contestant may throw 1 knife at a time or 2, 3 or all 4 knives in one throw. (SCA members take note) DEFINITIONS: 1). A "Throw" is defined as a knife or knives held in one hand (right or left) and released in the direction of the target. If the knife or knives do not "stick" in the target this is still counted as a "throw". Holding a knife in your right hand and a knife in your left hand and "throwing" both at the same time would count as 2 "throws". 2). A "Stick" is defined as the blade end of the knife sticking in the target. 3). "Throwing all 4 knives from the same distance" is defined as the tip of the thrower's leading foot moving no more than 3 inches forwards or backwards from it's position at the time of the first throw. (Note: Put a mark on the ground where your toe is before you make your first throw.) 4).Throwing all 4 knives at once (2 by the blade, 2 by the handle) is called a "Thorstein", (Hey, I thought up this challenge :-) and will score 10 points if all 4 knives "stick". And yes it can be done! If you are at an Event that will not allow more than 1 knife to be thrown at a time, increase the number of knives to 6 or 8 (half by blade, half by handle). Throwing a "Thorstein" is something you have to work up to. Learn to control the rotation of your knife, then work on throwing 2 knives at once. After that work on holding 1 knife by the blade and 1 by the handle. Above all "be safe", don't throw too hard, check your knives for slivers and burrs after each throw, take your time, don't rush yourself... and HAVE FUN!!! Believe me, the first time you stick a "Thorstein" you'll get a high like no other! Article Contributed By David M. Fella "Lord Thorstein von Drakensburg" }{ (}xxxxxxx}{:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::> }{ ============================================= 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. A MILD DIVERSION by Carl Geddes Hey people, I have started a small collection of tableware. When I eat in a restaurant I ask the manager if I can buy one of their table knives. They all say yes. I guess it's because I'm such a nice guy :-) Some managers and owners, in my favorite restaurants, actually give me a knife to take home. After I'm done with my regular throwing session I bring out the table knives, as is, no sharpening. Just stock tableware. 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