So Uh, who else here bowls?

YeehawMcKickass · Post by **YeehawMcKickass** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:51 pm

Because I rocked out a nice 657 (236 210 211) tonight with a sprained left arm/shoulder.

Oh, since i'm one of those Illinois assholes I tend to bowl around where I live, but I like to go to other places and bowl just to test out the waters.

Post by **MonMotha** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:39 pm

Moved to other games entirely, since this is a game.

SoDeepPolaris · Post by **SoDeepPolaris** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:49 am

Bowling's a sport, kthx.

I bowl, Erica does or at least used to. However, both of us live on the west side of the country now.

I ended my last season/league with about a 190 average, but I've been doing really poorly this fall due to a huge lack of practice during the summer.

Congrats on your first 650+ series.

Post by Ho » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:41 am

Bowl? Yes. Enjoy? Yes. Skilled? Not so much.

I usually at least get past 100. I think my best ever was maybe in the 170 range, but that was pretty exceptional. I'm usually more of a 100-120.

I'd probably be a little better if I bowled more consistently, but 2-3 times per year seems to be about as often as I end up there. I do at least own my own shoes though.

Come visit, Shane. We will topple pins and stomp arrows!

YeehawMcKickass · Post by **YeehawMcKickass** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:34 am

BOWLING IS NOT A GAME DAMMIT! sport kthx.

SoDeepPolaris wrote:Bowling's a sport, kthx.

I bowl, Erica does or at least used to. However, both of us live on the west side of the country now.

I ended my last season/league with about a 190 average, but I've been doing really poorly this fall due to a huge lack of practice during the summer.

Congrats on your first 650+ series.

Eh, it's not my first 650+ series, but thanks. My first 650+ was 662 where I took down another team basically by myself. I've only been hitting more 600 series lately because I a) bowled sport over the summer and b) decided throwing a reactive wasn't worth the trouble in a non-sport condition...since I generate enough revolutions without palming the ball.

Ho, I think it's a plan. I gotta take more time off and not hurt myself.

Post by Ho » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:45 am

SoDeepPolaris wrote:Bowling's a sport, kthx.

YeehawMcKickass wrote:BOWLING IS NOT A GAME DAMMIT! sport kthx.

Marching band is the only true sport.

YeehawMcKickass wrote:Ho, I think it's a plan. I gotta take more time off and not hurt myself.

Sweet! Stay in touch and we'll definitely set something up.

Riot · Post by **Riot** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:08 am

Ho wrote:
SoDeepPolaris wrote:Bowling's a sport, kthx.

YeehawMcKickass wrote:BOWLING IS NOT A GAME DAMMIT! sport kthx.
Marching band is the only true sport.

Truth.

The best I ever bowled was like 190, but usually I am in the 130 range, so I'm not good

SoDeepPolaris · Post by **SoDeepPolaris** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:54 am

I use reactive on non-sport. T-Road Pearl is my main ball and Ebonite Maxim for my straight. I have an X-Factor Reloaded for days where the oil is ridiculous.

Although I bowl significantly better on sport shots. And being a lefty is always nice for adjustments, or lack thereof.

And I need new shoes. My slide pads aren't replaceable and I keep sticking really bad.

Fluffyumpkins · Post by **Fluffyumpkins** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:36 pm

I think I once bowled a 170. Normally I'm just a typical newb. I think it is more fun on the Wii anyway.

*prepares to be flamed*

chocobojoe · Post by **chocobojoe** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:35 pm

Ho wrote:Bowl? Yes. Enjoy? Yes. Skilled? Not so much.

I usually at least get past 100. I think my best ever was maybe in the 170 range, but that was pretty exceptional. I'm usually more of a 100-120.

I'd probably be a little better if I bowled more consistently, but 2-3 times per year seems to be about as often as I end up there.

That's the same for me so I'll just quote instead of repeat.

Jeff Jeff Revolution · Post by **Jeff Jeff Revolution** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:14 pm

I used to be in a league years back, but ironically enough, my best game came last year at my brother's birthday party.

220, son.

Post by Ho » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:40 pm

I did the league thing once. Simply being in a league does not translate to any better performance...at least that was my experience.

YeehawMcKickass · Post by **YeehawMcKickass** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:18 pm

Being in a league doesn't usually mean you improve at bowling, it usually means you improve at drinking.

SoDeep: I really tried throwing reactive on house shots, I really did. I eventually just started being able to generate enough revs that a white dot had the movement and power I needed to really nail shots.

I should grab a good video of me bowling sometime soon and put it up to youtube.

SoDeepPolaris · Post by **SoDeepPolaris** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:07 pm

Did better at practice today.

201 226 201

2 four baggers and a five bagger.

Riot · Post by **Riot** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:49 pm

SoDeepPolaris wrote:2 four baggers and a five bagger.

Sounds gross.