Since long ago, in ancient times, axe throwers have tapped their axes together at the beginning of a match to signify mutual respect, comradery, and to make that delightful ringing sound for all to hear. Unfortunately, this aspect of axe…
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Axe Throwing Tip: Everything is Practice
I’m a thinker. I’m paid to think, I think in my free time. To the credit of the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! program I read a lot — and all of that is great. I enjoy treating my body as…
Tiny Axe Thrower Interview: Otter Guy
During our last Thursday league night, I cornered Otter Guy as he kept score. Two wonderful things happened during this tiny axe thrower interview: So please just note there are moments where Otter Guy says things that might seem like…
Throwing Axes with Cerebral Palsy
When I was born, I was born all sorts of bad. Several genetic issues, heart beating backwards, not breathing–plus a ton of other fun stuff. And while some of the things I was born with were resolved with learned workarounds…
When to make your axe an ex
I’m literally writing this post just to use that title. Call me Carrie because this article is entirely hinging on that wordplay. Anyway, I think you’ve known me long enough now, dear reader, that I may safely admit to you…
New Challenge Coin Suggestions
The challenge coin is one of the most sought after physical items in axe throwing. Mostly because it’s one of the few physical rewards axe throwers get in the sport, but still – there is a deep-down satisfaction in getting…
Games to Improve Your Axe Throwing
Listen, I love throwing a hunk of metal into a hunk of wood as much as the next person, but the truth is this: practicing this sport can get reaaaaaaaaaaaaaal repetitive. Throw, retrieve, throw, retrieve. What am I, an adorable…
How to haul your axes: a primer
Walking around town with an axe in your hands is, typically, not a very convenient move for most throwers. Unless you live in some sort of hard working, everyone-is-a-lumberjane scenario, you’ll need a way to carry your axes about in…
Want a Better Throw? Limit Yer Movement
Before some throwers blast their way into the comments section and let me know how wrong I am, let me start with a statement: If you’ve got a throw that’s already working for you, and you look like you’re performing…
Lo-Fi Axe Tourney Vibes for Axe Throwers
Want those axe tourney sounds without all the body odor and guilt? Here’s a little lo-fi recording to help you through the work day. So kick back, tune out, and get all those tourney feels without the indigestion of bar…