Before I start this interview in earnest, I want to say that Flick made everyone a whole lotta breakfast meats before we even started practicing in earnest (for the NYD marathon in Baltimore). It was like I was in The Bear except Carmen was friendly and didn't lose his cool. I ate a sausage wrapped in two fried eggs and that made me feel like I'd done something correct in my life. Okay, back to the tiny axe thrower interview:
I had the opportunity to interview Flick Flick Boom at the NYD Marathon League earlier this month at his home axe house of Urban Axes Baltimore. I've admired him almost solely because of how well liked he is in the axe throwing community, but also because he's a really, really good thrower (Sitting at 281st, currently, in the Collins Ratings, at time of writing). Here's what he had to say -
How do you think the sport [of axe throwing] has grown or shrunk in 2023?
I started throwing axes in 2022, so I'm new to it. I've seen some changes around--how the community comes together, how we throw with each other and how we hang out, outside of axes. [IATF] has some new rules coming out, and I think that'll be interesting, to see how that plays out.
NOTE: I realize this SOUNDS LIKE Flick didn't answer my question, but I want to set up the scene for you a little bit: This was later in the day, it was loud, and I think Flick heard me ask "How has the sport ::garblegarbled:: 2023?"
In regard to that rules change: what are you hoping to see or expecting to see?
You know, I'm not really sure. I really hope they keep it the same with 81s, as that's what the IATF if built around. That shouldn't change. They were flirting with the idea of only being able to throw with one axe--not being able to switch axes in a match. I'm on the fence about that one, as I throw two axes. It'll be interesting to see.
What do you like about your own throw?
My throw, what I like best, is that I try to keep it simple. Not a lot of movement so I don't tire myself out during tournaments or long competitions like today. Just a simple, low-movement throw.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to somebody who's not brand new to the sport, but has room to grow.
Practice, practice and more practice.
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