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…
Opinion
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…
The Urban Open is This Weekend: Here Are My Goals.
The Urban Open was the very first bigtime tournament I went to. Granted, I didn’t compete that first time (I didn’t yet understand the importance of just competing in everything for the fun of it, rather than the winning of…
What I Wish I Knew About Axe Throwing When I Started
Axe throwing is an easy-to-pick-up thing for most people. I had/have a little bit of difficulty from my complications a la cerebral palsy, but even so: I make it work, and I have fun. But there are a number of…
Marathon Axe Leagues & Experimentation: The Dream Combo
I’ve written A FEW TIMES about my feelings around the marathon axe league. The idea of cramming 5 or 7 weeks of throwing, plus a tourney, all in one day – I just. I mean. I really like pudding but…
Should there only be 1 option for hatchet/big axe in the sport?
One of the hallmarks of axe throwing across organizational bodies is the chance to throw whatever axe fits your throw/style/aesthetic best. Sure, there are limitations, but generally speaking, a thrower isn’t limited to just a single, standard model of axe.…