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       PB’s#Wind#or just mortals 
       By: Chukufarlee Date: June 5, 2018, 7:43 am
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       I’d say most of us are just mere mortals and have consistent
       distances in calm like conditions,which would make our PB’s more
       realistic.
       But give us a gale and suddenly we’re super brilliant casters
       with PB’s closing in on world records.
       Now would I go to a worlds based on my PB’s gotten from a 40mph
       wind....... probably not,it’s a false economy.
       I wanna know what your thoughts are on records obtained by wind
       assistance.
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       Re: PB’s#Wind#or just mortals 
       By: stevier Date: June 5, 2018, 7:58 am
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       Its a difficult one. There are only wind restrictions on records
       for plug casting but not leads. However most of the records are
       still held by the best casters 99% of the time, the ones that
       regularly win events.
       I cant actually remember the last time I cast in a decent wind.
       If it is blowing here, it's a severe crosswind, our fields are
       long and narrow and not suitable for all directions. Last time I
       cast in a good wind was maybe 2010. I mean a proper wind that is
       difficult to walk against. I can't wait for the day we get
       another big wind, however our club (as other clubs do) have
       their dates planned in advance, and most won't suddenly put on
       an event at a moments notice for a big storm coming, and if they
       do records and maybe PBs will not be counted.
       I plan to go back to UKSF sometime soon and, possibly the worlds
       in germany 2020 IF I can get back to my best.
       For me this would consistently be over 240 metres regularly, and
       in the 50s the odd time on a flat field in average conditions
       10mph wind or so.
       My personal target is always 250 yards/230 metres. If I come
       away less than that Im unhappy.
       No one will deny 300 yard casts are done in favourable
       conditions and/or slight downward slopes.
       Does this make them any less impressive. No I dont think so.
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