Have you ever thrown axes for fun or for sport?

Question

I'm about to go throw some with my sister. Any tips? I've always been pretty decent at darts but this is a bit different.

Have you ever thrown axes for fun or for sport?

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1 y

It was so much fun! I'm not great, that's for sure. Out of 20 throws, I missed 15ish (they wouldn't stay in the target or I missed completely) and got 4 bulls-eyes and a 4 pointer. I'd totally go again. Or I might just buy a few axes and set a target in my back yard.
Here are a few pictures if you're interested:
http://imgur.com/a/A33VSJC
http://imgur.com/a/8IOt5Wh
http://imgur.com/a/F4t92zT

Answer 1

AndrewMG | 50 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Yoda

Awesome! I've done some strange things in my life but I literally read this question as you throwing axes at your sister like some kind of circus act... I'm not going to lie, I was kinda worried until I re-read it! Back on subject though whist I've never done it myself (axe throwing) the fact you're pretty decent at darts mean's that we've pretty much got a pub night out planned. A bit of Karaoke, followed by a game of darts and a couple of drinks, I mean as offers go I think that's up there with the best of them! lol

SydneySentinel

1 y
Lmao! I can't tell you how many times I joked about joining the circus when I was young! I think I that's a brilliant plan you have there 😊😊
AndrewMG

1 y
Thanks for MHO!

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SydneySentinel

Lmao! I can't tell you how many times I joked about joining the circus when I was young! I think I that's a brilliant plan you have there 😊😊

Answer 3

AndrewMG

Thanks for MHO!

Answer 4

lightbulb27

Guru

not. I've swung an axe and the head came off, but never intentionally thrown one. looks kinda dangerous... watch technique!!!

lightbulb27

1 y
. Well done! That last pic... wouldn't put it in the Bumble pics;)
SydneySentinel

1 y
I was a little nervous! But the instructor took his time to make sure we had the form right before we kept going.

But why not the Bumble pics?
lightbulb27

1 y
just the idea of someone throwing an axe is a bit scary...:) I just think lizzy borden, or horror movies. Maybe its me:)
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SydneySentinel

1 y
Aww that's a little disappointing! There is clearly a target! Lol I wouldn't put it in there necessarily because it's not something I do all the time. Just for fun!
October808

1 y
Sounds like a fun date to me. Maybe archery after followed by pool.
lightbulb27

1 y
I could be wrong on that, was my first blush. a lot of energy in that. 2nd said "taking aim", I like that. I guess ax throwing is the new thing so maybe the hot pic of 2020!

Answer 5

lightbulb27

. Well done! That last pic... wouldn't put it in the Bumble pics;)

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SydneySentinel

I was a little nervous! But the instructor took his time to make sure we had the form right before we kept going.

But why not the Bumble pics?

Answer 7

lightbulb27

just the idea of someone throwing an axe is a bit scary...:) I just think lizzy borden, or horror movies. Maybe its me:)

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SydneySentinel

Aww that's a little disappointing! There is clearly a target! Lol I wouldn't put it in there necessarily because it's not something I do all the time. Just for fun!

Answer 9

October808

Sounds like a fun date to me. Maybe archery after followed by pool.

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lightbulb27

I could be wrong on that, was my first blush. a lot of energy in that. 2nd said "taking aim", I like that. I guess ax throwing is the new thing so maybe the hot pic of 2020!

Answer 11

midnightmoon05

Guru

No...
i have skipped shingles, pebbles. Threw knives.

SydneySentinel

1 y
Ohhh knives?
midnightmoon05

1 y
One of the games we used to play when we were kids... call territory.
Was lots of fun.
Axes... good for chopping wood thats about it.

Answer 12

SydneySentinel

Ohhh knives?

Answer 13

midnightmoon05

One of the games we used to play when we were kids... call territory.
Was lots of fun.
Axes... good for chopping wood thats about it.

Answer 14

Agape93

Master

Nope. Knowing me I’ll end up killing someone

Agape93

1 y
Awww is that you in the pictures?
SydneySentinel

1 y
No you won't! They give you lots of coaching on form and safety. Lol

Yes that's me
Agape93

1 y
Ok that’s good.
You have a cute butt ;)
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SydneySentinel

1 y
LOL you're silly!! Thank you!! My pants are too big (I know they're tight fit) but I need knew ones. 😘
Agape93

1 y
Lol
Too big eh? 😉 trying to hide the figure? Not while I’m around
SydneySentinel

1 y
Lol No, I've been toning and have lost a little weight. Need new pants. Baggy clothes look worse!

Thanks doll!!!
Agape93

1 y
Well it looks good :) ❤️❤️

Answer 15

Agape93

Awww is that you in the pictures?

Answer 16

SydneySentinel

No you won't! They give you lots of coaching on form and safety. Lol

Yes that's me

Answer 17

Agape93

Ok that’s good.
You have a cute butt ;)

Answer 18

SydneySentinel

LOL you're silly!! Thank you!! My pants are too big (I know they're tight fit) but I need knew ones. 😘

Answer 19

Agape93

Lol
Too big eh? 😉 trying to hide the figure? Not while I’m around

Answer 20

SydneySentinel

Lol No, I've been toning and have lost a little weight. Need new pants. Baggy clothes look worse!

Thanks doll!!!

Answer 21

Agape93

Well it looks good :) ❤️❤️

Answer 22

Nik1hil

Master

In my experience throwing axes in wild..
You aren't throwing axe you are throwing the metal part only..
And even if axes are in different size make sure each AXE when you hold before throwing.. Always keep the distance between the metal end and point where you hold same..
No matter what's the size of handle.. 🤔

SydneySentinel

1 y
The handles on the these were quite long. A few smaller ones but they were considerably lighter hand harder to get into the target...
Nik1hil

1 y
They were not rough AXE They were company made.. Must have standard batch sizes..
Nik1hil

1 y
When you buy a batch make sure all your throwing axe are identical..
And have approximate same weight..
And Enjoy..
It's very fun..
And also.. Like gaining a marksman attack skill
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October808

1 y
So you kill zombies wth throwing axes? Headshots all?
Nik1hil

1 y
@October808 no..
But light axes can be thrown to clip off branches loaded with mangoes on the higher part of tree..
Or if a thick branch that would usually require a chain saw.. Can be painted and a competition done.. To see who hits the mark more times and ends up with better score before the branch breaks.

It's a skill that has many use case..

Answer 23

SydneySentinel

The handles on the these were quite long. A few smaller ones but they were considerably lighter hand harder to get into the target...

Answer 24

Nik1hil

They were not rough AXE They were company made.. Must have standard batch sizes..

Answer 25

Nik1hil

When you buy a batch make sure all your throwing axe are identical..
And have approximate same weight..
And Enjoy..
It's very fun..
And also.. Like gaining a marksman attack skill

Answer 26

October808

So you kill zombies wth throwing axes? Headshots all?

Answer 27

Nik1hil

@October808 no..
But light axes can be thrown to clip off branches loaded with mangoes on the higher part of tree..
Or if a thick branch that would usually require a chain saw.. Can be painted and a competition done.. To see who hits the mark more times and ends up with better score before the branch breaks.

It's a skill that has many use case..

Answer 28

skeetskeetskeet

Yoda

Well this one time back in the day this border brother shot my friend in the leg with some bird shot and dumped him on the side of the fwy.. so me and a buddy go to his house to tune him up.. So we bust in and put the boots to this fucker and all of a. sudden door opens and dudes neighbor comes in with an ax and when he raises it up like he's a fucking lumber jack the head flys off... somehow I end up with the handle and start giving dude body shots and he's down... by this time about 10 more are coming at us and we barley got out of there... other than that I've done it just fucking around... just remember its not in how hard you throw it its all about the spin

Wowgirl30q

1 y
Omg 😂
skeetskeetskeet

1 y
Shit was fucking off the hook back then... Most of the mexicans were illegals picking grapes and those guys acted like it was the wild wild west... they would get fucked up and kill eachother all the time... then burry the body and there's nobody to miss them

Answer 29

Wowgirl30q

Omg 😂

Answer 30

skeetskeetskeet

Shit was fucking off the hook back then... Most of the mexicans were illegals picking grapes and those guys acted like it was the wild wild west... they would get fucked up and kill eachother all the time... then burry the body and there's nobody to miss them

Answer 31

cicchis0

Xper 6

Nah. I don't think anyone is expected to know how to do that naturally - they'll tell you what's what. I thought double bit axes were normally used for throwing competitions, not like the single bit ones you've shown.
Have fun.

SydneySentinel

1 y
It was fun! They gave us a lot of safety information and made us get the form down first.
cicchis0

1 y
Nice one!
It's certainly something different. I'll have to keep an eye out and see if there is anything like that near me.

Answer 32

SydneySentinel

It was fun! They gave us a lot of safety information and made us get the form down first.

Answer 33

cicchis0

Nice one!
It's certainly something different. I'll have to keep an eye out and see if there is anything like that near me.

Answer 34

Stoner710

Guru

For fun yes but I suck im better at knifes throwing especially with kitchen knifes. If I had enough knife i could do a mass stabbing instead of shooting and get people to want to takeaway everyone’s kitchen knifes.
100% completely joking about mass stabbing I have no desire to kill anyone other in a video game

Answer 35

Finchie40

Guru

No , but apparently it’s the new thing to do at bars etc.. I honestly don’t see any fun in it and not going to go out of my way to go throw axes. Lol just something new to do to get people to go to bars etc.. all I see is danger be careful lol

SydneySentinel

1 y
I can't imagine doing it at a bar! There were wavers and such and too many bystanders that could have been injured.
Finchie40

1 y
Yes I thought the same thing alcohol and axes can’t be safe lol

Answer 36

SydneySentinel

I can't imagine doing it at a bar! There were wavers and such and too many bystanders that could have been injured.

Answer 37

Finchie40

Yes I thought the same thing alcohol and axes can’t be safe lol

Answer 38

1stranger

Yoda

I never threw it. But there may be a different way to relieve stress.
I would appreciate it if you throw a few for me.
Have fun, good luck🤗

SydneySentinel

1 y
Of course! Done! 😊

Answer 39

SydneySentinel

Of course! Done! 😊

Answer 40

ariadneR

Yoda

So Much Fun
Did it for my birthday. Throwing axes is a lot more fun than throwing knives. I found throwing it slowly but with force helped

SydneySentinel

1 y
I had to find a middle ground. I kept throwing too hard and the handle would get stuck in the wood, not the blade. Then I was too gentle. I finally got the hang of it after a while.

Answer 41

SydneySentinel

I had to find a middle ground. I kept throwing too hard and the handle would get stuck in the wood, not the blade. Then I was too gentle. I finally got the hang of it after a while.

Answer 42

JimboGB

Yoda

No but I'd wipe the floor with you at darts or at a gun rang, golf, racing, stip poker (there isn't any other kind, stop lying) twister, backgammon or shot put.

JimboGB

1 y
It looks like fun by the way and can you image my excitement when those photos first asked for my age verification 😛🤭
JimboGB

1 y
Lastly, you do come off a little serial killer-ish in these photos.
SydneySentinel

1 y
Heyyyyy now!

Answer 43

JimboGB

It looks like fun by the way and can you image my excitement when those photos first asked for my age verification 😛🤭

Answer 44

JimboGB

Lastly, you do come off a little serial killer-ish in these photos.

Answer 45

SydneySentinel

Heyyyyy now!

Answer 46

Jjpayne | 158 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Master

I've heard of friends that have. And one that was a girl too, so it's not just a guy thing. I've never done it myself but I'd want to do it and would prefer it over shooting guns

Answer 47

October808

Explorer

Syd it's good practice for any apocalypse you run into. Post some shots after.

SydneySentinel

1 y
I shared some! I dont know if anyone would want me on their apocalypse team... haha
October808

1 y
4 bullseyes when you're a noob shows promise. I have a set of throwing knives myself but no one to throw them at. I'd probably miss every shot,
SydneySentinel

1 y
4 out of 20... awesome! A wood target, no doubt...
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October808

1 y
4 out of 20 is better than 0 out of twenty. Just line up the walking dead so you can take out four at once.
SydneySentinel

1 y
Ahhh yeaaaaaah. Zombie, zombie!!
October808

1 y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyquiA8RL1Q
SydneySentinel

1 y
Gimli is so funny! He and Legolas clowned a bit together but they held a deep respect for one another when it was done!

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SydneySentinel

I shared some! I dont know if anyone would want me on their apocalypse team... haha

Answer 49

October808

4 bullseyes when you're a noob shows promise. I have a set of throwing knives myself but no one to throw them at. I'd probably miss every shot,

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SydneySentinel

4 out of 20... awesome! A wood target, no doubt...

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October808

4 out of 20 is better than 0 out of twenty. Just line up the walking dead so you can take out four at once.

Answer 52

SydneySentinel

Ahhh yeaaaaaah. Zombie, zombie!!

Answer 53

October808

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyquiA8RL1Q

Answer 54

SydneySentinel

Gimli is so funny! He and Legolas clowned a bit together but they held a deep respect for one another when it was done!

Answer 55

BeMuse | 94 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Guru

I guess... I've thrown shurikens, knives, axes, farts, bricks... It’s not something I’ve ever taken serious.

BeMuse

1 y
darts to... lol

Answer 56

BeMuse

darts to... lol

Answer 57

Moonchild714

Guru

Yes, been several times. I'm getting better everytime. At first they went backwards more thsn forwards.

Answer 58

BoxySama

Xper 7

No, just a rifle shooting oh, that the only target practice I have participated in

SydneySentinel

1 y
I (was) much better at shooting a rifle. I haven't shot one since I was 10 or so.
BoxySama

1 y
Yeah, I imagine axe throwing is kind of hard

Answer 59

SydneySentinel

I (was) much better at shooting a rifle. I haven't shot one since I was 10 or so.

Answer 60

BoxySama

Yeah, I imagine axe throwing is kind of hard

Answer 61

ShadowofRegret

Guru

I cannot say I have, but try to be careful while doing it.

Answer 62

Anonymous

This is all the experience I have with it. Watching this video. But it's got some helpful stuff in it and might help you not be too nervous. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f8pEha5PVG8

Answer 63

GoodGuyBreakingBad | 103 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Master

Never thrown darts but it looks fun , just all of you be careful
cause these are fun games but can deadly at the same time.. :P

Answer 64

Phoenix98 | 57 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Master

I've thrown knives but never axes, I'd be down to try that.

Answer 65

Desconhecida

Guru

I laughed a lot thinking a out this question! I was just watching Vikings! LOL

Answer 66

DanOh2018

Yoda

Looks like fun but I've never been able to get an interested group together for ax throwing.

Answer 67

COMMODOREII | 62 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Master

Nope but i would live to learn. I've thrown knives.

Answer 68

Cannuck22

Xper 7

Yes it’s a lot of fun. But also way harder then you think

Answer 69

Jamie05rhs

Guru

Tips? Yeah. Stay the hell out of the way.

SydneySentinel

1 y
OUT of the way? I was throwing them lpl
Jamie05rhs

1 y
I mean when other people at throwing them. 😛
Jamie05rhs

1 y
"are"
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SydneySentinel

1 y
Lol ohhhhh. Yeah I've seen some crazy stuff! The people in my group were responsible but that doesn't mean axe-idents can't happen!
Jamie05rhs

1 y
Lol.
October808

1 y
That pun is a cut above the rest :)
SydneySentinel

1 y
Hehehehe

Answer 70

SydneySentinel

OUT of the way? I was throwing them lpl

Answer 71

Jamie05rhs

I mean when other people at throwing them. 😛

Answer 72

Jamie05rhs

"are"

Answer 73

SydneySentinel

Lol ohhhhh. Yeah I've seen some crazy stuff! The people in my group were responsible but that doesn't mean axe-idents can't happen!

Answer 74

Jamie05rhs

Lol.

Answer 75

October808

That pun is a cut above the rest :)

Answer 76

SydneySentinel

Hehehehe

Answer 77

CHARismatic110

Master

No, but I want to! It looks like fun.

Answer 78

coolbreeze

Master

I never did that before but it looks fun.

Answer 79

NickiB

Yoda

No. I would cut myself

Answer 80

motownplayer2000

Guru

No. But I do have throwing knives.

Answer 81

ZeussLightningBolt

Master

No, but I've thrown knives

Answer 82

Wowgirl30q

Guru

Knives not that. Looks awesome

Answer 83

theCobbler

Xper 6

Yes i have... i ain't worth a damm lol

Answer 84

esotericstory

Guru

wow thats great, no never done it here.

Answer 85

red_knight

Yoda

Bullets.. Darts, spears, arrows... Never as n axe

Answer 86

Anonymous

looking sharp!

SydneySentinel

1 y
Haha are you being punny?
Opinion Owner

1 y
And I'm only allowed one pun per day, so you should be flattered that I chose to throw it your way. I hope it hit the target. :D