Daredevil Yeti, can I get another one Yet?!

If you have been reading our previous posts, you will know that I love the Daredevil Timberwolf. I currently have 10 different types of plastic in my bag (13 if you differentiate between VIP, Lucid, Opto, etc.). Out of all the plastics I have, the Flex Performance plastic that Daredevil makes the Timberwolf out of is by far my favorite. It is flexible enough to become stiff in the winter, but stiff enough that it still feels firm in the summer. The Flex Performance plastic is very grippy, which if you get sweaty hands like me, you'll appreciate it. I find that when I am struggling for grip, the Timberwolf is my go to disc. If you would like to read more about the Flex Performance plastic, go to the Timberwolf Review.

Because I love the Timberwolf so much, I decided to buy a Daredevil Yeti. The Yeti is Daredevil Disc's wide rim disc in the Flex Performance plastic.

The plastic for the Yeti seems to be a little less stiff than the plastic for the Timberwolf. It also seems to have a little bit more grip. Regardless of the minor differences, this plastic is still my favorite. The plastic is flexible enough to bend, yet it does not feel floppy in your hand.

The best part that I have yet to talk about is the durability of this plastic. Now that I have had some time to throw my Flex Performance discs, I have had an opportunity to see how they beat in. After hitting countless trees, dry rocky dirt patches, and even concrete a couple of times, I am glad to say that there are only minor scuffs to my Timberwolf and Yeti. This plastic offers durability and grip, which is difficult to come by. Flex Performance is my go to plastic when I need a grip and no skip. The Yeti does not get much skip when it lands because of the plastics ability to absorb the shock on impact.

It is important to note that like the Timberwolf and the Wolverine, the Yeti is the same mold as the Sasquatch and Bigfoot but a different plastic. According to the Daredevil website, they explain the Sasquatch as:

This super fast, overstable driver is engineered for all those big arm pros out there. Its predictable flight pattern and super slick durable plastic will allow your throws to reach maximum distance.

Now onto the Yeti, which is the same mold as the Sasquatch, but in a different plastic. This is what Daredevil says about the Yeti.

Just likes its relative the Sasquatch, this disc is also very fast and with some added flex. This disc has a very wide rim and extremely low profile for maximizing every drive.

Daredevil has given the Yeti a rating of 12, 6, -3, 1 but I think that a speed of 12 is slow for the Yeti. To me this disc would look more like 14, 6, -2, 1. This disc has a wide rim, so wide, that it is pushing the boundaries set forth by the PDGA. The rim size for the Yeti is 2.5 cm while the limit set forth in the PDGA Tech Standards document is 2.6 cm.

pdga_approved_discs_042116a.pdf-

MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR	DISC MODEL	Max. Weight (g)	Diameter (cm)	Height (cm)	Rim Depth (cm)	Inside Rim Diameter (cm)	Rim Thickness (cm)	Rim Depth/ Diam. Ratio (%)	Rim Config.
Daredevil Discs	Yeti	175.1	21.1	1.6	1.1	16.1	2.5	5.2	26.00

Flexibility (kg)	Class S V *	Max Wt (g) Vint	Last Year Prod	Cert. #	Date Approved
8.05				12-30	06/05/12

PDGATechStandards_5-14-14.pdf-

(9) have a rim width no greater than 2.6 cm (Does not affect discs approved prior to 1/1/08)

The first time I gripped the Yeti, I wasn't impressed. The rim felt much too wide for my hands. After I spent some time working with the disc, I realized that I wasn't impressed because I was uncomfortable. Most of the discs in my bag were a speed 9 or less. Of all 20 discs in my bag, only three of them were over speed 9. Two of the three discs, were strictly for forehand shots. This disc has helped me become comfortable gripping wide rim discs and is the reason that I now have six discs faster than speed 9 in my bag.

For me, the Yeti is a stable to overstable disc. It is, in my opinion, not as overstable as described above for the Sasquatch. My arm speed is on the slower side and when I throw this disc I can get a nice hyzer or a straight shot with some fade at the end. When I throw normal, I can get the Yeti to go about 300-320 ft. If I do a longer run up and really lean into my throw with a hyzer, my shot will flip up and fly straight for about 330-345 ft. If I release the disc flat, I will get a nice little turnover shot that will fade back and land straight ahead of me. I throw about 370 ft when I release the disc flat. This is disc is understable enough that I can get a little anhyzer but stable enough that I can throw as hard as I want but still have it finish left. 90% of my shots with this disc are released flat and for distance as this is my farthest flying disc. The flight path that I can get with this disc is exactly what Daredevil shows on their website.

We tested throwing the Yeti into a slight headwind. This is a disc that I can trust in a slight headwind if I want a nice anhyzer that will flex and finish to the left. We also tested throwing the Yeti into a 30mph headwind. The disc flipped quickly and became the best roller that I have ever thrown. The only problem is that the plastic is so soft that it sticks to the ground and doesn't roll as far as the Sasquatch might.

If you have a fast arm, this disc will be a great turnover disc for when you need your shot to finish to the right. Michael and I like to throw a couple of rounds with his brother Anthony at least once a week. Anthony is known for putting a lot of spin on his disc when he throws and can easily roll a Westside King and flip his Innova Boss. One day I let him throw my Yeti. To no ones surprise, the disc turned right and there was no inclination that it was going to fade back to the left. The Yeti, however, did surprise us in the fact that it did not turn into a roller. The disc held a nice steady turn to the right and landed flat. We were given the impression that it would be a great disc for a hole with a dog leg to the right, being that you either have a strong throw or are able to put a great amount of spin on the disc.

If you are looking for a controllable understable distance driver that will not skip much on impact, do yourself a favor and try throwing a Daredevil Discs Yeti. After spending some time with this disc, it has become a staple in my bag. Daredevil is putting out some fantastic molds in fantastic plastics that are worth checking out. 

And As Always, Keep Throwing!

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A little bit about Michael

Hey All!!  My name's Michael and I have been "part" of Flying Dutchman since the beginning, but I have been more of silent partner (mute to be exact), and haven't put anything out for you guys to see.  Well that all changes today!  I'm going to give you a little insight to my disc golf game and what is currently in my bag.

Out of everybody here at Flying Dutchman, I have been playing disc golf the longest.  I started in the Spring of 2011 and haven't looked back since.  When I started playing I threw 99% of shots forehand and the other 1% where overhands.  I grew up playing baseball and those shots just seemed to click with me.  I have since been developing my backhand, but still consider myself a dominate forehand player, as I struggle on most days to throw over 300 feet on my backhand.

Now what is currently in my bag:  I carry 27 discs with me, but I only really use 18 of them. The other 9 are some discs that I have been testing out to see if I can improve my game.
I will start with my putters.  I carry 4 175 Innova Jk Pro Aviar-X's.  I use two for putting (Blue and Orange) and the other two are really just there to be there.

 For my approaches I really only throw my Discraft Zone.  I absolutely love this disc!  This thing is stupid over stable for a putter and for how beat in it is.  I will always trust this disc to fade.
For shorter forehand drives and overhands shots I throw my 173 opto Trident.  I have an issue with teeing off with my Zone, I just never have a good throw off the tee, so I was happy to find the Trident.  I can comfortably throw the disc flat or with a mild hyzer up to 300 ft.
The rest of my mid ranges all fly about the same, just with varying stablilty.  I throw all my mids backhand around 260 ft.  For my mid ranges, my 177 medium Vibram Ibex is the most under stable, followed by my 178 Lat. 64 Opto Claymore, and then my 178 Prodigy M3 is the most stable, for me.

My fairway drivers are my most favorite discs to throw.  I carry a 166 DD Fuzion Witness, a 169 Lat. 64 Opto Maul, a 168 MVP Neutron Amp, a 165 firm Vibram Valley, and a 167 Innova GStar Teebird.  I put these in order of stability for me.  As of right now, the Maul is the most thrown disc in my bag.  The glide on that disc is fantastic.

I carry 6 distance drivers.  I throw two Vibram Laces, one 166 medium that is super beat and a 166 firm that is still fairly new.  These are my favorite discs for distance.  I throw these forehand and don't have to do too much to have them go 350 ft.  I also carry 167 medium O-Lace as the overstable compliment to those two.  I carry a 167 Neutron MVP Photon.  I like that having this along side the O-Lace as the plastic is a bit firmer.  My last two distance drivers are a 168 Innova Champion Daedalus and a 169 DD Lucid Renegade.  I throw these two backhand primary. They feel good in my hand and on days when I feeling it, I can throw them pretty well.

For my bag, I am currently carrying a Hyzerbomb FlakX and I couldn't be happier. This is one of the underrated bags on the market. It's got way to much storage space for discs, and really anything else that I will need. Keep an eye out in the future for an in depth review of this bag. I have only had it for about a month and have not tested it enough yet to feel comfortable about writing a review.

So yeah, those are the discs that I throw on almost every round in my bag.  Thanks Guys!

Keep throwing!
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It's Been Far Too Long Since The Last One: A Quick Update About Flying Dutchman And My In The Bag.

Hey Everyone! I'm sorry that it has been so long since our last blog. We've had so many drastic life changes here at Flying Dutchman Discs in the last several months that it has been hard to find time to blog. Don't worry though! Between the new jobs, a baby being born, and frigid weather, we still have had chances to pick up new plastic and a few chances to test out that plastic. Don't be surprised if you see some reviews on some of the new discs in my bag coming out in the next couple of months. Lastly, before I get on to the in the bag part, I want to bring up that I have finally decided to take a risk and share the logo that I created for Flying Dutchman Discs two years ago! So stick around to check out the new look for FDD.

My bag has changed quite a bit since the last time that I shared it with you. It's amazing what can happen to your unchangeable lineup in such a little bit of time. Since my last in the bag, I have lost my Lucid Freedom and my Recycled TC Claymore. I have also taken out my VIP Air King, Fuzion Enforcer, Champion Destroyer, Opto Blitz, Lucid Escape, yellow Biofuzion TC Thief, yellow Opto River, and Fuzion Truth. A lot can change in eight months so without further adieu, here is my in the bag.

Starting out with my bag, I am still rocking the Dynamic Discs EMac Ranger and loving it. While many others like other bags better, I have had no regrets over buying this bag. It has a sleek look and is comfortable to wear. Now onto the discs.

I am still in the trial phase with many of these discs and have color coded them accordingly. Discs written in black will stay for sure. Blue, in trial but will probably stay. Green, in trial and may not be there the next time I write. Red, an older disc that will most likely be removed because of a trial disc. The progression of the discs from the main pocket and putter pocket will start out with distance drivers, move onto fairways, then mid ranges, and finally putters.

     -Westside Discs Tournament Plastic King
     -Daredevil Discs Flex Performance Yeti
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Tresspass
     -Westside Discs VIP Boatman
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Renegade
     -Westside Discs Elasto Sampo

     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Felon
     -Daredevil Discs High Performance Wolverine
     -Daredevil Discs Flex Performance Timberwolf
     -Dynamic Discs TC Biofuzion Thief
     -Latitude 64 Opto River
     -Kastaplast K1 Kaxe Z

     -Latitude 64 Opto Fuse
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid FR Truth tooled Verdict
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Truth
     -Dynamic Discs Fluid Truth
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Suspect
     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Suspect (The picture is covered because I don't want to ruin the logo surprise!)

     -Westside Discs TC BT Medium Shield
     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Judge (Could replace Wizard)
     -Latitude 64 Opto Bite

I also keep a couple of extra discs in the top of my bag for special occasions.

     -Innova Pro Destroyer (my I will for sure hit concrete disc)
     -Gateway Organic Wizard (understable putter)
     -Westside Discs TC BT Medium Shield (Backup putter)
     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Judge Mini

Here is how my flight chart looks. Make sure to comment on what I have done right or what I am missing!

Last but not least, the less important, but crucial, things in my bag.

     -20oz insulated Contigo water bottle
     -Dynamic Discs Golden Retriever
     -Plenty of towels
     -Dynamic Discs Stool
     -Long sleeve performance shirt for chilly days

Now, the moment that I have been waiting for for a long time, so long, that I am nervous! The unveiling of the Flying Dutchman Discs logo!

We hope that you enjoy our new logo as much as we do! We loved it so much that my wife got me a Dynamic Discs Suspect with the FDD logo for Christmas!

Until next time, keep throwing! 

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