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FAQs — Canine Discs
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Will my dog’s teeth get worn down from catching the flying disc?
Which Hyperflite discs are best for really long throws?
Which Hyperflite discs are suitable for water training?
I have a small athletic dog, the regular dog discs seem so large. What should I use?
Will my dog’s teeth get worn down from catching the flying disc?
Our decades of experience in this sport have shown us that it is not the flying disc itself that causes tooth wear, but rather, dirt and grit that can act like revolving sandpaper on canine teeth. Hyperflite addressed this issue with the design of all of its flying discs. Rather than employ grip surfaces with deep, continuous grooves that retain dirt and grit, like most canine discs, all Hyperflite discs feature ultra-low profile, staggered grip surfaces that do not easily retain abrasive substances like dirt and grit. Unlike other discs, Hyperflite discs are easy to clean with a quick rinse off or wipe down with a towel. Interestingly, the toys that cause the most significant tooth wear in canines are fabric discs and tennis balls. These toys retain dirt and grit in their fibers and when canines chew on them, they can wear down their teeth dramatically. Consequently, we don’t recommend that tennis balls or fabric discs be used outdoors where they can become laden with abrasive particles.
Which Hyperflite discs are best for really long throws?
All Hyperflite discs, with their aerodynamic profiles and opposed grip surfaces, can be thrown long distances. As a general rule, a heavier disc (that has the same profile as a lighter disc) can be thrown farther by an experienced thrower than a lighter-weight disc. However, since you will want your dog to catch your throw, he or she must be able to chase down the disc, throttle down, and make a grab. For this reason, slower canines will do better with lighter weight discs like the Competition Standard and Competition Standard Pup while faster dogs can go long with heavier discs like the Jawz or Jawz Pup disc. Click here to watch a video of Hyperflite Co-founder, Peter Bloeme, as he establishes a light-plastic canine disc world record with a Hyperflite Competition Standard disc.
I’ve done my research, your discs definitely have the pedigree, but how do I know which one is right for my dog?
Detailed product descriptions of all Hyperflite discs are available on the Hyperflite and Skyhoundz websites. If you still aren’t sure, consider a Hyperflite disc sampler. Jawz disc samplers will help owners of tough-biting canines figure out which Jawz disc is best for their dogs. Owners of softer-biting canines can pick their favorite light-weight Hyperflite disc with a standard disc sampler (coming soon). Skyhoundz has liberally-discounted these disc samplers to make choosing your favorite disc affordable.
Where I’m from, we have long, cold winters. The discs I use now shatter when my dog catches them if it’s below freezing. I keep a hot water bottle in my disc bad to keep the discs warm. Do you have another solution?
Hyperflite discs will not shatter in cold weather. However, you also want your discs to stay flexible when it gets cold to protect your dog’s mouth. Hyperflite’s FrostBite (FrostBite Pup), SofFlite (SofFlite Pup), and Jawz (Jawz Pup) model discs remain flexible in the coldest temperatures. Click (video coming soon) to watch the FrostBite shatter the competition in a cold-weather durability test.
Which Hyperflite discs are suitable for water training?
Hyperflite’s light weight pro-line discs like the Competition Standard (Competition Standard Pup), Midnight Sun, FrostBite (FrostBite Pup), SofFlite (SofFlite Pup), and UV, will float if tossed in the water. Hyperflite’s puncture resistant Jawz discs will not float, so keep them high and dry!
I have a small athletic dog, the regular dog discs seem so large. What should I use?
Hyperflite created a specific disc for small dogs like yours. It's called the Pup disc and is available in all weights and materials as their regular models.
Disc golf companies manufacture discs that have cool swirls and tie dye effects. Is Hyperflite planning to make discs like these for canines?
Despite diligent efforts, Hyperflite has been unable to locate a manufacturer of plastic dyes that will assure us that its dyes are safe for canines. Because dogs catch flying discs in their mouths, there is always the possibility that solvents or other harmful compounds used in these surface dyes could be ingested by a canine. Although we regret that we are unable to offer such discs for sale, we hope you will understand our desire to place the well being of your canine ahead of profit.
I’ve got a great disc dog and we’ve done well in competition, will Hyperflite sponsor me?
This is a question that we are asked quite regularly. Many years ago, Hyperflite elected not to employ the promotional model used in the disc golf industry, for two reasons. First, because canines are involved, we want to make sure that folks always act in the best interest of their canines and that they don’t take action solely because they feel pressure to perform for a sponsor. Second, because Hyperflite is the sponsor of the Skyhoundz Series — the largest disc dog series in the World — it would not be appropriate for Hyperflite to pick and choose individual teams upon which to bestow special sponsorships while excluding other teams. Doing so, in our view, might call into question the impartiality of the judges who judge for us, as well as suggest to unsponsored teams, a potential corporate bias in favor of the sponsored individuals. Notwithstanding the above, although Hyperflite does not sponsor individual teams, every team that competes in the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship receives free discs, gear, shirts, jackets, bags, awards, etc, not to mention admission to the free events that Hyperflite stages for the enjoyment of competitors during the weekend of the World Championship. In many cases, the competitor kits provided by Hyperflite to every competitor at each year’s Skyhoundz World Championship exceed the token sponsorship often provided to teams who are sponsored by other companies. In 2009, for example, we rolled out the red carpet in Chattanooga for 126 of the elite teams in canine disc sports. By according everyone special treatment, we hope to always ensure a memorable experience for both human and canine in which everyone can be assured that they will have an equal opportunity for competitive success.