Hello fellow disc golfers,
Once again my name is Rebecca. Today we will be going over gear to bring and what to wear for each season. Now, you may be thinking, this is pretty straight forward and obvious. But I have run into situations where I was not prepared. When it comes to each season and weather changes, clothing is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, I will be including items that you may not even realize you should bring as a just incase situation. We are going to start off with Summer since thats the season most people play disc golf.
Summer: Of course, summer is the best time for outside activities. So it would be great time to start learning how to disc golf. Other than activewear, such as tee shirts, shorts, sports bra (for women), etc, there are other items to consider when out on the course that you may want. Bug spray and sun screen I would highly suggest and water is a must for every season you play in.
Recently when I went to a course on my travels, there had been a lot of mosquitos out. When I say they were swarming my legs, I mean they never left me a lone. It got to the point where my legs and arms were covered in welts (as shown in one of the photos above). Also, sunscreen is just important to bring because you could be outside for a couple hours and that sun does beat down on you where there is a high chance to get a sunburn and become super dehydrated. I will emphasize BRING WATER! You may not notice when you're out on the course, but you're going to be walking, hiking and standing a lot. Disc golf can be quite the workout, so it's really important to stay hydrated. I've seen many people become sick at an end of a round because they didn't think to bring a water bottle. So again, no matter if it's spring, summer, winter or fall, water, water, water!
Fall: Fall is honestly one of my favorite times to play. The weather is where you can wear a light jacket, maybe shorts but you definitely won't be sweating as much or freezing. For me it's the time I feel the most comfortable being outside because of the temperature. But once again, dress for the occasion.
Winter: Yes! You can play disc golf in the winter! During the winter, it can be tricky to find courses because not are all open. A great website to research courses in your area is the Udisc.com . They have some of the most accurate and updated information on courses and shops. I'd highly recommend using this source rather than google, because it will show if their is a cost to play, tee times and if the course is seasonal or all year round. Just remember, if the region you are in gets lots of snow like it does here in Vermont, you will want winter entire (jacket, gloves, snow pants and boots). You may even want to make sure you have yak tracks or spikes if there is some hiking up hill and down hill involved.
Spring: I consider spring the mud season ( and so does every Vermonter fun fact). Having said that, the biggest thing you will want to be wearing are hiking boots or even mud/rain shoes. You may also want to bring a rain jacket if it's a rainy spring. Of course, bring a rain jacket in general if it's raining at other times of the year.
I know this all seems very obvious, but trust me, some times you're not ready for what the weather brings. When I go out to play I do pack things in my bag to prepare for what I may face including a snack since I'm the type of person that can get hungry through an 18 hole course. Right now, if you looked in my bag, I have sunscreen, bug spray, and a reusable water bottle. In my car I have my rain jacket and hiking boots because disc golf course terrains vary. You could be on a flat land, to hiking up and down in a forest/ woodsy area. But that's why I love playing! Theres always a different view, and I'm still able to explore beautiful nature walking trails.
So remember, when you start to go out there and play, look at the weather and be prepared for the terrain you're about to enter.
Now, I think you're ready to start playing disc golf!
Last weekend I did learn from a man, who works with professional players, that if it is your first time playing bring a driver, mid range and putter. You can easily find combo packs of discs to buy online and in stores around where you live (cough cough Udisc.com will hep you find those stores). Their is an order in how you throw them, but don't worry about that at the moment. What this man had taught me was to start getting a feeling of each disc and just start throwing them to understand their weight, the distance it will go and just simply have fun!
I know I said I'd talk about each type of disc, but after that advice I was given, I want you all to play around with the discs you purchase or borrow before explaining each discs characteristic. Because learning about discs can get confusing and complicated. However, next week I think it would be a good idea to talk about course etiquette when on a course where there are other players.
I'm signing off now, but until next time! Enjoy this summer season and start throwing those discs!
Your fellow curious disc golfer,
Rebecca
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