Thank you for the tips. I am 62 and newly single, I’m trying ladies night on Thursday for the first time ever. Wish me luck! I will definitely remember your techniques.
This is by far the best video on ax throwing i have seen where its just your voice no music to over power your voice and you speak very well to the ear. I am 70 years old totaly blind in left eye and only 15% vision in the right eye, i built my own target for my back yard and it keeps me entertained helps me keeping my focus with my right eye, but now with your tutorial i have a better concept of ax throwing thank you and GREAT JOB
Did this 2 days ago, for the most part I did horrible but I was the only one out of 4 people to stick the knife even though it was off target. The axes are much easier and it was all fun none the less.
Me: These are advanced tips, if this is your first time, what are you even doing here Also me: I am also here because I am going throwing for the first time tonight so.... yeah, lol :p Also also me: I hope you had fun, this seems like an awesome hobby
After watching this video I'm thinking my bad axe might be the wrong axe for my throw, especially with these tips I'm thinking it might be time to upgrade to a queen of hearts
@@elevatormechanic7120 it took me about an hour to figure out where I needed to stand to get the right amount of rotations for me to hit and stick the ax. There were two sizes available for throwing. One was your typical small hatchet and the other a larger one. I had better luck with the larger more weighty one than the smaller. All in all it was a lot of fun !!! You don't have to throw them hard. You just have to figure out your best technique. Have fun !
Hey Mario thanks for the tips! I am a manager of a new axe throwing venue in KS and I have a question. What is the best way to get the longest life out of a target with wood prices skyrocketing we are running into issues with customer experience and also lowering cost. Keep it up bud!!!
You could use some kind of soft-when-dry epoxy to coat the boards at the end of every day. Run a sander down to make any burrs flush, coat the epoxy to fill the holes, smooth the epoxy out before it begins setting, leave overnight, rehang your targets when opening. The initial layer of epoxy will prolly make it easier to stick hits too. Not sure on the possible cost-offset but it's an option to think about.
First, start with a good quality wood. We used to use pine 2x10s and we would go through a lot of them. They are cheap, but they don't last. Another down side is that they are hard to stick in for throwers that don't have a lot of axe speed. Now, we use cottonwood. It costs 3 times as much but they last 5 times as long. Cottonwood is easier to stick as well. Another bonus is that we don't get the thin finished wood like the pine, ours is rough cut so we get a whole 2 inches at a minimum. This means that we can flip the boards over and use both sides (just don't do that for league boards) as long as we don't let them get too beat up, extending their life even more. A couple more tips... Keep the targets wet. We have 6 targets and I go through a couple gallon sprayers worth of water every evening. Wet boards don't chip up as easy and they are easier to stick. And keep your blades in shape. A blade with chips and dings will grab the wood and tear it up. This is pretty self explanatory why you don't want that happening.
Great tips! You said in the beginning to minimze any movement in your legs/feet-but when you throw I noticed you "squat" slightly then raise up? Does that help?
You mentioned you could use poplar wood, but that is technically a hardwood species. Is poplar better to use than pine? I have a target at home and I’m a woodworker, so I have access to many different types of wood. I just don’t want to hurt my axe.
One tutorial says land it at a 45 degree angle, this guy says land it flat 🙃 also have been told to step with the opposite foot forward from my local axe place lol. Does this guy know how to teach or nah?😅
I just started as an axe coach recently and based what I've seen, his tips are legit. Your local axe coach was likely directing you to just "stick" the axe...this man is teaching you how to be competitive in tournaments. So, to answer your question...this guy is a great teacher.
Thank you for the tips. I am 62 and newly single, I’m trying ladies night on Thursday for the first time ever. Wish me luck! I will definitely remember your techniques.
Good for you. I’ve been wanting to go. They just opened a place near me. I’ll have to see if they have a ladies night
This is by far the best video on ax throwing i have seen where its just your voice no music to over power your voice and you speak very well to the ear.
I am 70 years old totaly blind in left eye and only 15% vision in the right eye, i built my own target for my back yard and it keeps me entertained helps me keeping my focus with my right eye, but now with your tutorial i have a better concept of ax throwing thank you and GREAT JOB
Tried axe throwing for the first time tonight and ready for.more. With your tips, I'll do even better next time!
Did this 2 days ago, for the most part I did horrible but I was the only one out of 4 people to stick the knife even though it was off target.
The axes are much easier and it was all fun none the less.
Going axe-throwing for the first time ever tonight. Thanks for the tips!
Me: These are advanced tips, if this is your first time, what are you even doing here
Also me: I am also here because I am going throwing for the first time tonight so.... yeah, lol :p
Also also me: I hope you had fun, this seems like an awesome hobby
Same 😂
same hope all went well last year
I have a set of throwing crosses I swear by, this will definitely help!
Thanks! My second WATL/WKTL order is on its way 😂
Thanks for sharing these tips Mario!
After watching this video I'm thinking my bad axe might be the wrong axe for my throw, especially with these tips I'm thinking it might be time to upgrade to a queen of hearts
Good luck
Excellent review thank you! 🪓
Going for my first ax throwing gig on Saturday. I hope I do it right... I need my ears 😆
Im going for first time tomorrow, how did you end up doing.
@@elevatormechanic7120 it took me about an hour to figure out where I needed to stand to get the right amount of rotations for me to hit and stick the ax. There were two sizes available for throwing. One was your typical small hatchet and the other a larger one. I had better luck with the larger more weighty one than the smaller. All in all it was a lot of fun !!! You don't have to throw them hard. You just have to figure out your best technique. Have fun !
I actually did great because of your video. Thanks for sharing
thanks man trying to impress the in-laws on saturday
Incredible! Thank you for this terrific video!
I have thrown tomahawk a lot. This a lot different
These tips are awesome 👌
Hey Mario thanks for the tips! I am a manager of a new axe throwing venue in KS and I have a question. What is the best way to get the longest life out of a target with wood prices skyrocketing we are running into issues with customer experience and also lowering cost. Keep it up bud!!!
You could use some kind of soft-when-dry epoxy to coat the boards at the end of every day.
Run a sander down to make any burrs flush, coat the epoxy to fill the holes, smooth the epoxy out before it begins setting, leave overnight, rehang your targets when opening.
The initial layer of epoxy will prolly make it easier to stick hits too.
Not sure on the possible cost-offset but it's an option to think about.
First, start with a good quality wood. We used to use pine 2x10s and we would go through a lot of them. They are cheap, but they don't last. Another down side is that they are hard to stick in for throwers that don't have a lot of axe speed.
Now, we use cottonwood. It costs 3 times as much but they last 5 times as long. Cottonwood is easier to stick as well. Another bonus is that we don't get the thin finished wood like the pine, ours is rough cut so we get a whole 2 inches at a minimum. This means that we can flip the boards over and use both sides (just don't do that for league boards) as long as we don't let them get too beat up, extending their life even more.
A couple more tips...
Keep the targets wet. We have 6 targets and I go through a couple gallon sprayers worth of water every evening. Wet boards don't chip up as easy and they are easier to stick.
And keep your blades in shape. A blade with chips and dings will grab the wood and tear it up. This is pretty self explanatory why you don't want that happening.
Spray your boards with water several times a day and use sharp axes
Would you ever add grip tape to the handle? IE a little hockey stick tape
Great video thanks
Great tips! You said in the beginning to minimze any movement in your legs/feet-but when you throw I noticed you "squat" slightly then raise up? Does that help?
The stance is actually Wing Chun.
You mentioned you could use poplar wood, but that is technically a hardwood species. Is poplar better to use than pine? I have a target at home and I’m a woodworker, so I have access to many different types of wood. I just don’t want to hurt my axe.
Are you the tesla guy?
Why are you jumping then you release the axe.I am new to the game. Any and all tips are appreciated.
Where did all these expert axe throwers come from?
I prefer to throw it hard like I'm trying to stick it in someone's chest :)
This technique is all good for competition, but I wonder how effective it will be in combat.
Bro. His throw are so effing wet. I work at tribal axe in VA beach and I haven't seen him around.
He's like the commisoner for the world axe throwing league 😂 who are you ?
See I hear you, I understand it’s not meant for me to really throw and try...:.but if I’m paying a lot of money for an Hour then....ima throw😂
One tutorial says land it at a 45 degree angle, this guy says land it flat 🙃 also have been told to step with the opposite foot forward from my local axe place lol. Does this guy know how to teach or nah?😅
I just started as an axe coach recently and based what I've seen, his tips are legit. Your local axe coach was likely directing you to just "stick" the axe...this man is teaching you how to be competitive in tournaments. So, to answer your question...this guy is a great teacher.
He's the commissioner of WATL (World Axe Throwing League), so yes, his tips are legit. :-P
So your saying, just the tip is best for hard wood....sorry, not sorry. LOL
No, no, no, nowhere close, and with so many mistakes, I don't have time to explain and fix all your bad habits. Go back to school.
bro those arent real axes, they are props for hipsters. throw a real axe, like a bruks forest axe