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Game tips — Play in the rain
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To play disc golf in the rain is something that a lot of players find difficult, or they might even think it is impossible. Getting a good grip of the disc is difficult, you will get wet and cold and you might fall if you lose the foothold. In case it starts raining during a practice round you can always cancel the round, but during a competition you just have to deal with the situation and make the best of it.
The most crucial thing when playing in the rain is to make sure the discs are dry, so that you’re able to maintain the usual grip and feel. It is also important to keep your hands dry and warm.
Equipment
You need a big umbrella to protect yourself and your bag from getting wet. In case of unexpected rain, your umbrella won’t do you much good in the wardrobe at home, so at least bring a small umbrella with you as soon as there is the slightest risk of rain. You need a bag that is as waterproof as possible. Towels are priceless when it rains, so it doesn’t hurt to bring 5-6 towels or more. Keep them in a plastic bag until using them.
Wear shoes with a roughly patterned sole and good grip. Sole/studs should not be too soft (like on running shoes). Try finding a pair of waterproof shoes. Another alternative is to choose shoes with a material that you can impregnate regularly to keep them water resistant.
Avoid getting all your discs wet when warming up, so that you don’t have to start your round without dry towels. Instead, make sure you spend enough time stretching before playing. When picking up a disc from your bag on the ground, place the umbrella over the bag and leave it there until you have made your throw. Completely waterproof bags are rare. On windy days it may be difficult to make the umbrella stay in place above the bag, but as long as it is the top of the umbrella that faces the wind, it shouldn’t get blown away. A good idea is to get an umbrella with a stabilizing wire that you can place the bag at.
Wear rain gear or impregnated clothes, but make sure they don’t prevent your throwing movements. When you’re in turn for the next throw, pick up the disc and cover it under your jacket as long as possible before the throw. When you pick up a thrown disc, always wipe it off thoroughly before putting it back in the bag, otherwise it may soak down other discs in your bag.
In case of a really heavy rain, you may not be able to keep the discs dry no matter how hard you try. When using your last dry towel, prioritize your drivers. It is more important to keep drivers dry than putters. A little trick when you’re out of dry towels is to simply rub the disc dry with your fingers. Heavy rubbing will create enough friction to heat the disc enough to make the moisture evaporate.
/ Jonas Löf, translated by Jonas Lindberg
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