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Opinion
We have a pro in every axe tourney. Here’s how I reset expectations.
I have a big love for Bob, our resident pro-thrower. He cares about the axe throwing community we have, is always willing to teach and talk, and is a fixture of Meduseld Meadery. The dude is also a phenom, and…
The joy of being a mid-level boss fight in axe throwing.
We all have roles in this little funtime sport of ours. Some of us are champions – collecting podium finishes, big checks, and plaques – like an overweight pigeon in a park near a retirement home. Others of us are…
Zen and The Art of The Axe Tourney: Heckler’s APATC.
One of the great things about big events is they can bring out some big surprise performances. Watching the Open Tournament at APATC 24, I saw a lot (A LOT) of unexpected outcomes. Some of my favourite conversations on the…
Axe League Tourney Night: My 3 Goals
It’s here: the one night every ~2 months that feels like a high school dance. Where the performance of the past 7 weeks disappears and I get the chance to achieve greatness. Greatness that, if we’re being honest, dries up…
What’s Better: Flexibility or Consistency? Improvisation or Memorization?
Dear reader, let me make some assumptions about what you understand in the world of axe throwing. Oh, sorry, I mean to say axesumptions. Axesumptions about what you axerstand in the world of axe throwing. It is LIKELY you understand…
Don’t think twice, it’s alright: stop doubting your 5th throw decisions.
I’ve noticed something, dear reader. As I shuffle around on this mortal coil and begin to get familiar with axe throwing in particular, I have discovered I do, in fact, have a snap-judgement prejudice. And that prejudice happens when someone…
Don’t @ Me: I think the IATF Bullseye should be smaller.
Something has been bubbling around inside the ol’ braincase. Typically this is just a sign I’m about to make an animal noise, but this time, dear reader, it was something else. And don’t get me wrong: I waited for this…
The Absolute Freedom of a 100% Clutch Call League Run.
Dear reader, we all wanna win a bit. Maybe you haven’t a single competitive bone in yer body, but there is at least a part of you – maybe a tendon of trying or something – that enjoys when you…
The Worst Types of Axe Throwers: An Unqualified List.
I know we’re pretty lovey-dovey, everything is fun and great and everyone is fun and great and whatEVER here at Axe Badger headquarters, but I need to get something off of my hirsute chest: There are some real jackhorses out…