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Apr
23

Announcing: Blizzard C-line

There has been a lot of speculation if and when there will be Blizzard C-line release for our high-speed models. If you’re not familiar with the Blizzard technology, it’s the newest breakthrough in Disc Golf equipment by definitely the main contributor of the sport, Innova Champion Discs. The Blizzard discs utilize small micro bubbles in the rim of the disc allowing the high speed drivers to be manufactured in lighter weights than ever before.

The success of the Blizzard discs is basic physics: a lighter projectile is easier to throw far than the heavy discs most disc golfers are used to. The best part about the Blizzard technology is that despite the Blizzard discs are lighter than regular discs, they imitate the flight pattern of the heavier discs really well: For example a 150+ gram Blizzard C-line DD2 acts very similar to a 170 gram C-line DD2.

What is specifically interesting about the upcoming C-line Blizzard release is that our Blizzard models will be available in “tournament ready” weight ranges that go up to high 160′s. These higher-weight Blizzard models will specifically accomodate the distance needs of those players, who have felt the Innova’s Blizzard line-up too light and/or understable. DD2 & PD2 will be the two models that will be released Blizzard C-line in the near future. The advantage of having these two models available in lighter weight is that more players will be able to play with the fastest drivers in our selection and for the big arms there’s more distance to be gained with these two models.

Factory 2nd Blizzard C-line DD2 & PD2 available @ Innova Factory Store

There’s a limited quantity of Discmania Blizzards at the Innova Factory store. These “Factory 2nd” discs are cosmetically flawed discs that did not meet our quality standards for regular production. The flaws do not effect flight characteristics or durability of the disc. With the discounted price of 11 USD the supplies won’t last long, so go grab yours while you still can!

Did you know:

Innova’s Blizzard Champion plastic is responsible for a new world record in Distance. 16-year-old David Wiggins Jr. broke Christian Sandström’s old record from ten years back with 255-meter throw with a 134-gram Blizzard Champion Boss. More info on the new WR over at Innova’s blog.

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Mar
30

S-line PD2 out April 2nd!

Discs, News

Team Discmania's Seppo Paju lining up for a sidearm shot w/ the new S-PD2

We know you’ve been waiting for this! The PD2 in it’s pre-existing forms (P-line & C-line*) have gathered a strong following of Disc Golfers that appreciate its take-no-prisoners flight pattern. We’re extremely happy with the way the S-PD2 turned out: this configuration has been described even beefier than the C-line version and it definitely has the speed to match. The S-line plastic is grippy and very durable – we guarantee this bad boy won’t flip after a couple of collisions.

As a limited run release for the Russian Championships, the PD2 has already found it’s way to the bags of some of the most skilled players of this game. During the Memorial Championships the S-PD2 was seen in action in the hands of Nikko Locastro, Avery Jenkins, Jussi Meresmaa and Seppo Paju to name a few. So if the top names of disc golf rely on this disc when they need to keep their shots out the trouble, why wouldn’t you?

One disc, two stamps

S-PD2 will come out with two separate stamps

The S-PD2 will be released with two different artworks: The Chaos -stamp in the US and as the Seppo Paju signature edition in Europe. A certain percent of each sold signature S-PD2′s will go to cover Seppo’s touring expenses this year. So by buying the Seppo S-PD2, you also support Seppo’s career. Sweet deal!

DISClaimer: The PD2 is not for the faint of heart. This disc is extremely stable and fast and best used in the hands of players with lots of power. A-we-some for sidearm players.

*(The unfortunately the C-line PD2 was discontinued earlier this year. More info here.)

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Feb
28

Q&A with Seppo Paju & Memorial Preview

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As the Memorial Championships, the official start of DG season an U.S. National Tour 2012 approaches, the speculation is building up steam on which names will be most often seen in the podiums of big events this year. Team Discmania will of course once again be touring a lot this season and many are putting focus on our 17-year-old wunderkind Seppo Paju, who definitely gave a storm warning last year by taking home the Finnish Champion title, finishing strong in the European Open and cashing in with this awesome Hole-In-One at the Distance Showcase during Pro Worlds last year.

Seppo is currently in Sottsdale AZ, getting ready for the Memorial with fellow Team Discmania members like Avery Jenkins & Jussi Meresmaa. We did a little Q&A with Seppo before he left to his all-time 8th U.S. trip from his home town of Lieto, Finland. Here’s what Seppo had to say:

Q: How did you practice during the long cold Finnish winter to keep your game in the A-level?

Seppo: This winter has been different than few other off-seasons in my life. Now I have practiced more on my fitness than disc golf. In my opinion it is the part that I need to practice most. And if I want to play on A-level and win some of the biggest tournaments in the world, I have to be tull of energy and focus all the time. If my health is not doing so good, I can’t be focused all rounds long because I’m getting tired. I noticed this last year during Pro Worlds when we played 27 holes each round. The first 18 holes I played like 6 to 12 under, but as we reached the last holes I was so tired that I just couldn’t keep my focus on the game. Consequently I played bad since I was running out of energy. Putting is another big part of my off-season. I have done thousands of putts with full attention. Putting feels natural now and my putters are banging the chains better than ever!

Q: Do you consider that players living in areas where there’s no real winter have an advantage against players living in areas where there’s snow in the ground during winter?

Seppo: In my opinion it’s an advantage for sure, but i think that if you really want to practice well even with snow in the ground, you can do it. But you have to want to do that. It is not so easy but it’s possible. In California and other warm places in the world practicing is not any kind of problem so it’s easier.. We (finns) can do it also but in a different way. We have snow in Finland.. but i know that no one has practiced as well as I have.. including the best players on planet.

Seppo teeing off at the Finnish Championships 2011

Q: 2011 was a big year for you (Finnish Champion in MPO, 8th place at the European Open, Ace @ Worlds distance show and PDGA-rating raising from 999 to 1014), what goals have you set for 2012?

Seppo: 2011 was indeed a great year for me. Goals for season 2012 are that I want to repeat my Finnish Championship title, I want to win one big tournament out of the many I’m going to play. Memorial Champ sounds nice in my ears :) I also want to help develop this sport more towards a real sport.

Q: What’s your tour schedule for 2012?

Seppo: I’m going to play many tournaments in Europe but also some key tournaments in the States. My current schedule includes: Memorial (NT), Dutch Open (EuroTour), Copenhagen Open (EuroTour), Tali Open (EuroTour), Swiss Open (EuroTour), Sula Open (EuroTour), Stockholm Open (Major), Pro Worlds (Major), Finnish Championships (A-tier), USDGC (Major) and Presidents Cup (XA-tier)! Of course some smaller tournaments here and there also!

Nate Doss & Avery Jenkins getting some practice rounds in with Seppo at Fountain Hills.

Q: Life on tour is rough for a 17-year-old. Do you travel alone your with company?

Seppo: Yep..that’s one more reason for getting good fitness and health :) Usually I’m traveling with my family or one of my brothers. I want to thank my all family of supporting me and coming to tournaments with me. They are the reason why I can play more tournaments outside of Finland than most Finnish or European players. Discmania is also helping me a lot and I’m actually going to Memorial alone for the first time, but Jussi Meresmaa is taking care of me after flights from Finland to LA. In Arizona I’ll see many good friends from States and it also helps me a lot because I have many friends there and I know they will help me if i need any help. I appreciate it!

Q: Who will win at the Memorial?

Seppo: I would say myself. Don’t think I’m being egoistic, because you ask and i answer :) I am my answer ;)

Apart from myself there is many good candidates but i’m sure it’ll be one of the top level young guns. I would put my money for one of these players: Nikko Locastro, Paul McBeth, Paul Ulibarri, Ricky Wysocki, Will Schusterick or myself of course :)

Q: What kind of advice you have for aspiring AM’s out there thinking about going Pro?

Seppo: If you feel like a Professional disc golfer, do it. If you feel like an Amateur disc golfer, be amateur :) Simple as that!

Seppo Paju signature edition S-line PD2 (Chaos) debuting at the Memorial

PD2 lovers will be in for a treat at the Flymart of the Memorial Championships this weekend as the Seppo Paju signature edition of the pre-release S-line Pd2 will make it’s debut there. The S-PD2 will only be available with the Chaos stamp in the U.S. once it will be released, so this is your chance to grab an exclusive disc for your bag and/or collection.

In addition to this, other very interesting pre-release goodies from Discmania will be available as some hand-picked gems in the form of S-line & C-line FD (Jackal) will be sold at the Flymart. The sales of these discs will benefit the Russian Disc Golf Championships and they’ll feature this sweet graphic by disc golf artist Skeet Scienski! If Arizona is a bit too far away for your liking, you can still purchase them from Hero Disc USA. More info about the fundraisers here.

For our Finnish fans there’s still a couple of Copenhagen Open fundraiser S-FD’s available at Discmania.fi, so go grab ‘em while you still can!

Follow Seppo’s blog!

Seppo will also be bloggin’ actively during the Memorial Championships and for the first time he’ll blog completely in english. So be sure to check what’s up and leave a comment if you feel like it. Seppo’s blog address is http://seppopaju.wordpress.com/ and the first two articles about Memorial are already out: part 1, part 2.

Now, who do you think will win at the Memorial? Leave your guess to the comments!

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