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Newsletter: Issue #76 by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. The Society For Creative Anachronism - by Lawrence Czekaj 3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video - by John Bailey 4. Advertising Opportunities 5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines 6. Subscribe and Unsubscribe Information ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW Hey Throwers! What a great week its going to be! My good friend Joe Darrah from Pennsylvania will be coming over to throw some knives soon. Joe is a knife maker and also happens to be a champion thrower as well so I'm really looking forward to milkin' some free lessons out of him!!! :-) Check out some of Joe's throwing designs here: http://www.throwzini.com/joe-d_customs.html AOL USERS LINK I'll be sure to post some pictures from his visit if the weather cooperates and lets us get out and do some throwing!!! UPCOMING EVENTS There is an event coming up in northern California called the 6th Annual 2003 Hurlathon (aka "The West Coast Master's Open"). This event will be held May 23, 24, and 25th at a farm off of Robledo Road just North of Palo Cedro! So anyone interested in competing in a fun filled KNIFE, HAWK or SPEAR throwing extravaganza, just follow this link for more details: http://www.throwzini.com/events.html AOL USERS LINK And once you're on the EVENTS page, click on the link titled "6TH ANNUAL HURLATHON (aka The West Coast Master's Open)". SITE UPDATES We have a new setup under our OUTDOOR TARGET section. Rafal Stefanski, of Poland, sent us some great pics of the target he uses to practice high, medium and low shots. Just follow this link to see some cool pics of his target and his knives: http://www.throwzini.com/outdoor_targets.html AOL USERS LINK Once you're on the OUTDOOR TARGETS page, click on the very first link titled OUTDOOR TARGET IN POLAND. Be safe and have a fun 2 weeks! Until next time... Beware of flying metal!!! :-) Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com 101 FREE KNIFE THROWING TIPS http://www.throwzini.com AOL USERS LINK LOCAL THROWERS If you are looking for local 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 145 throwers listed in 40 states, and 19 different countries! 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 LINK Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!! ======================================== 2. GUEST COLUMN: THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM by Lawrence Czekaj I recently participated in a SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) throwing event. The Society has, over the last few years, been institutionalizing thrown weapons rules for safety and competition. I thought that readers of this newsletter might find the Society's competition format of interest. The Society has, what some might consider, quite a grueling format for thrown weapons competition. A participant in a competition is expected to throw two of three weapons. At the competition in which I participated, the competitors had a choice of knives, axes (tomahawks) and spears. The Society does not, at this time, stipulate weight or length requirements for any of these items. ALL weapons to be used on the range must be inspected (such is the price of living in a litigious society). The competitors are allowed four throws with any implement. The four throws are split into two rounds. Each round must be from a different distance. The distances are broken down into ten foot denominations. EXAMPLE: *During my first round, I threw two knives from a range of about eleven feet (single-spin range). I scored two bull's-eyes. *My double-spin range is, unfortunately, about eighteen feet but I was not allowed to throw from this distance. My next round had to be beyond twenty feet from the target, so... *My second round was thrown from around twenty-six feet (triple-spin range). I scored one bull's-eye and a stick in the secondary ring. The officials on the range were duly impressed... so was I, for that matter. The SCA's thrown weapons program (for lack of a better term) is in its infancy. With time and input from participants, more elaborate competition formats will emerge. Of this I have no doubt. Unlike many of the organizations currently trying to normalize the sport, the Society operates democratically as far as policy is concerned. They are definitely looking for experienced throwers who are willing to teach and conduct range activities. COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT: The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an International organization dedicated to researching and re-creating pre 17th century European history. All persons interested in such study are invited to check out: http://www.sca.org/ AOL USERS LINK to obtain information about the SCA. Article Contributed By: Lawrence Czekaj madinmd@hotmail.com Conrad Crews was kind enough to share some photos of one of these past events, so if you are interested in checking out some pictures just follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/events.html AOL USERS LINK Once you're on that page, then click on the link titled SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM. ============================================= 3. RECREATIONAL KNIFE THROWING VIDEO by John L. Bailey 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scott: "The best thing I ever did to help myself get into knife throwing and help my friends get good within a short time, was to buy the video, "Recreational Knife Throwing" by John Bailey. John's video over delivers. He makes everything simple!" Carl Geddes San Diego, CA (2002 Pacific Knife Throwers Champion) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 visit: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html VIDEO LINK ============================================= 4. ADVERTISE WITH US Run an ad in this newsletter and expose your business to over 12,562+ potential customers! Send an e-mail to sgracia@wi.rr.com with "NEWSLETTER AD" in the Subject line, for more details. You'll also receive a FREE REPORT, 12 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Maximum Response to Your Ads. ============================================= A FEW WORDS FROM OUR SPONSORS Worlds Easiest To Use Throwing Knife! The Easy-Stik Pro. You will throw like an expert in just a few tries. Order from the 'net or send a check or money order for $24.95 plus $5.00 shipping to: Accuflight Inc. P.O. Box 25 Pennsburg PA. 18073-0025 See the video of this knife in action at: www.accuflightinc.com Dealers inquires invited. Thank you, Clyde Hoch --------------------------------------------------------------------- ** The above advertising claims and offers are the sole responsibility of the individual sponsors listed. 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