MANN
54 posts
Oct 12, 2009
9:09 AM
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To thoes who have flew in comp how did you do your first time out. I myself flew in this years NBRC 11 bird fly, first time competing. I DQ but I did have fun I learnd from a misteak that made me DQ by flying A out bird vs A bird that is stiff but kits and flys. I'll get them next time. Big up's to my club member Sallll Or-tizzzz good job sal.
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STUDENT 2 THE GAME
165 posts
Oct 12, 2009
10:13 AM
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This was my first year competing and i placed fourth . I learned that if you think about flying a bird or not ...DONT...I think it costed me a finals spot and boy that hurt ...you only get one shot all year . I learned alot in my first year and I shoul be ready next year... Congrats to all who have made it and I look forward to competing against yall next year...Hats off to you all and good luck.
Larry
Make It Rain Lofts/NCRC
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gotspin7
2567 posts
Oct 13, 2009
4:11 AM
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Chad, I am happier for you bro. I know that first fly is SCARRY...lol.. I am glad you learned something from it and it should help you in your future.
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Sal Ortiz
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fhtfire
2141 posts
Oct 13, 2009
7:45 AM
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I remember my first comp..it was the fall fly in 04.....Man I was so nervous.....That year..I just entered to get my feet wet....I was flying a mixture of Scott C., Mort Emai, Ruby Roller, Chuck Roe and Turner birds....I was still trying to figure families out...anyway...I scored like either 12 point or 32 points...cant remember...but all I can say..is that was the most fun I had in pigeon flying...watching everyones kits fly...I think Dwight Wallace won the region that year....and Joe Urbon was right there too....maybe even Chuck Roe...but anyway...it was a blast....
I tell you this...the new guys starting off now....seem to be coming in with both guns blazing...thank god they are rookies and run out of bullets before they go in for the kill...LOL....pull those birds next time Larry!!!!....
Rock and ROLL
Paul
"Flashover" Lofts
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STUDENT 2 THE GAME
167 posts
Oct 13, 2009
8:20 AM
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LOL....Paul Im comeing for that number 1 spot bro so watch ur ass.. lol I will have plenty birds next year ready to rip it up and hopefully take the title from you..
GOOD LUCK IN THE FINALS
Larry
Make It Rain Lofts/NCRC
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Ballrollers
GOLD MEMBER
2083 posts
Oct 13, 2009
9:16 AM
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Mann/Larry,
The most important thing is that you learned something by getting involved. And it sounds like you both did. Good job. A DQ is never any fun, but I have done it myself, and I see some of the best roller men around do it every year. So managing feed is one of the most critical items, and it can be difficult with the weather changes, wind, rain, cooler temps, and the molt to consider. Bird selection is right up there, too. Actually, I see more guys getting burned by taking chances with problem birds, than I see DQing. Coming up to the week or two before the comp, any bird that leaves the kit, comes down early, wing-switches, etc. gets grounded for the competition. But you never know about these birds. There are never any gurantees. It's nice, though, to have enough birds, now, to substitute. It's only been a few years when I had to go with the birds that I had!
Cliff
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2009 1:23 PM
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Pumpkin Man
173 posts
Oct 14, 2009
11:59 AM
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Mann,
This was my first year too. I wasn't competitive either but I got my feet wet and feel like I'm hooked now. Maybe it's just becasue I'm green to the comp thing but I don't see it as negative like some do. I share your excitement.
-Billy Holleran
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katyroller
592 posts
Oct 15, 2009
4:42 AM
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Billy,
Congratulations on your first year flying competitions!There is nothing negative about competition flying and trying to improve your family. The problem only comes up when folks forget to respect others that don't share the same passions. Good Luck on your second year in competition.
Tracey
Last Edited by on Oct 15, 2009 4:43 AM
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cr250
276 posts
Oct 16, 2009
12:08 AM
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Did good my first comp fly in 9G.Very happy with the how the birds did.I scored 263.64 with Q1.3 and D1.3.I plan to do W/C and hope birds will do even better.I was happy my birds even scored.Good luck to everyone in the finals and I will see you next year!
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cr250
277 posts
Oct 16, 2009
12:11 AM
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I also want to say they were all Ruby/Apadoca Based.
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