Submit your personal high scores here!
Lets get some friendly competition going, even if it's just with yourself!

Post a link to uncut video of you slinging one of the categories, and it shall be added to the board. A segment of a longer video is valid, only the chosen sequence must be left unedited.
If you later beat your personal best, it will replace your old one on the board.

Category suggestions are welcomed!


Standard Balearic (10 shots, all ammo valid)
Target: 120cm square (1 point) 50cm circle (2 points)


13m:

15+6 Joe_meadmaker
17+8 NooneOfConsequence
18+8 Archaic Arms
18+8 Mersa




20m:

10+3 Joe_meadmaker
13+5 Mersa
14+4 IronGoober
14+5 Archaic Arms




30m:

10+3 Archaic Arms




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I'll put up some scores to get the ball rolling.

13m: 18+8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DmqjjuysTU

20m: 14+5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRHnI_pw7c8 (12 shots, but only 10 shot sequence counts)

30m: 10+3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BtHIz_KbBU 1:51-4:00 (30 shots, but only 10 shot sequence counts)

Others I found:

Mersa 13m: 18+8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sNJW2xnuNg

Most throws in a minute.
Dan savage.
https://youtu.be/-POOB_A1X1s

So is that 18 points with 8 Diana's
Or 18 hits with 8 Diana's - which would be 26 points

Or something else entirely :-)
And are you counting points doubled for 30metres ?

C_A, he means to take the best 10 shots in a row for the best score possible.

I like the high score board!

Unfortunately my highest (13m) isn't on video.  During a practice session right before recording for the PP comp, I scored a 17+7.  I really wish I had the camera going for the practice session.  Definitely a fluke.  Don't think I'll ever do that again.

And the highest score that I have on video is edited.  :(
It was one of the rounds during my 100 Ball video.  I think it was the 9th round I got a 15+6.

I'll get another one at some point to post.

I might have a 20m to post though.  It's one I sent to Channing, but I really don't know what's happening with the PP comp lately.  I know some weeks got delayed because he was doing Ibiza videos, but I don't know if the round is going to get used or not.  Whether it is or not, I'll post the link here after this Saturday.  It's nothing record breaking, but it's a 20m round I was really happy with.

@ig - you did not read the question
What does the 18 + 8 mean ?
18 what, plus 8 wgat
Because it's not obvious and I know pep changed stuff recently.

@CA - Your first description was correct.  18+8 means a total of 18 points, with 8 of the hits being dianas, in 10 throws.  So the rounds AA and Mersa did will be 8 dianas, two quad hits, and no misses.


Here's the 20m round I mentioned in my other post, 10+3

https://youtu.be/7-phb73UTzo

@CA, You are correct. I didn't read your question right.
The "+" notation is something Pep (iirc) used when posting scores, and we just copied it. Something better would be 18(8).

@Joe. That was an awesome round. I love how much speed you're getting on those hits.

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Curious Aardvark wrote on Nov 3^rd, 2022 at 7:39am:

So is that 18 points with 8 Diana's Or 18 hits with 8 Diana's - which would be 26 points Or something else entirely :-) And are you counting points doubled for 30metres ?

Yes like Joe and IG said, the + indicates number of dianas. I'm in favour of keeping the scoring consistent no matter the distance, but it depends what people want. For the time being, 30m is normal scoring (quadro=1, diana=2).

joe_meadmaker wrote on Nov 6^th, 2022 at 9:46am:

Here's the 20m round I mentioned in my other post, 10+3 https://youtu.be/7-phb73UTzo

Great rounds Joe! That ice had some heat! 

IronGoober wrote on Nov 6^th, 2022 at 10:18am:

Something better would be 18(8).

I like this suggestion a lot. It a small change, but it avoids the + confusion and people still will know what you're talking about.

Archaic Arms wrote on Nov 6^th, 2022 at 4:09pm:

For the time being, 30m is normal scoring (quadro=1, diana=2).

I think 30m should stay as normal scoring.  In a competition I could see 30m having higher point totals.  Especially if points for different distances are going to be combined at the end.  But in this topic I think the score is really just to show how many times the slinger hit the target.  Having 30m worth more points doesn't help that.



Archaic Arms wrote on Nov 6^th, 2022 at 4:14pm:

IronGoober wrote on Nov 6th, 2022 at 10:18am: Something better would be 18(8). I like this suggestion a lot. It a small change, but it avoids the + confusion and people still will know what you're talking about.

How were point totals displayed in Ibiza this year?  Did anyone see?

I like the + notation
It’s not that confusing once you know. What is confusing is changing how we write it.
I work in metric usually but still mesure a sling folded in inches.

#savethe+notation

#savethe+notation is gold, LOL!

I still don't like it though :)

Blindsquirrel wrote on Nov 7^th, 2022 at 5:54pm:

why should we as slinger’s redefine basic balearic slinging terminology, just to appease others so they can understand.

I don't think it's about appeasement.  I think having a notation that will minimize the chance of confusion as much as possible is beneficial to experienced slingers and beginners alike.

That said, I think being as consistent as possible across the board is the most important.  For example if someone sees a particular notation here, which is different from any video that might be seen from the International Tournament, and possibly different to what Channing uses for his comps, I don't think is a good strategy.  I'm not a huge fan of the +.  But if that's what is seen everywhere else, I think it's the best option.

joe_meadmaker wrote on Nov 7^th, 2022 at 7:57pm:

I think having a notation that will minimize the chance of confusion as much as possible is beneficial to experienced slingers and beginners alike.

I agree! but I have reverted it for the aforementioned reasons and + lovers  ;). This can be revisited when we have a larger group, and make it a poll. 

But let's think about this. Knowing what you do now about the competitions and that number of dianas are the tiebreaker, had you never seen the "()" notation, would it have confused you? I think not. I think just about anyone would figure it out.

Or if you weren't familiar with the scoring and saw a "+" would that confuse you? I'd say yes, it would. It confused me. It confused others. Whereas "()" would be less confusing for newcomers. One may not know what it meant, but certainly they wouldn't be trying to add number of dianas to the score, they'd just know that there was something more than the first number.

We could also just use something like:
"TOTAL:18 D:8" or  "18@8D"

I do like the score(#dianas) notation a bit more to be honest (rather than score+#dianas). It just makes more sense, you aren't adding these numbers together which the + seems to imply. It confused me too when I read it.

I also like including the distance as an @ and maybe somehow including the number of shots.

score(#dianas) 10@20m

Might be a bit complex for shorthand but nice to have a succint way to communicate a round.

10 points and 2 dianas = 10d2

When I see the plus or hear people say it, I do arithmetic. I try not to but I can't stop myself.

I can add up my score and the dianas without problems by separating them with a 'd.'

It would also be better than using parenthesis when announcing your score. The plus serves as a concise way of announcing your score and separating the two numbers. The 'd' can do the same.

It doesn’t need to be changed

People will ask question no mater how we write it.

We could change targets,
We could change distances to feet
Sling length to cm
Ect
Let’s just keep it how it is .
Changing the way sling length is measured has already caused lots of confusion

#savethe+notation

From a certain point of view (summoning my inner Obi-Wan), the + is used.  In the event of a tie, the D score is added to the total for the applicable scores.  Even if we're not mentally doing the math in our heads, that's essentially what's happening.

Admittedly it can also be used as a separate counter for tiebreakers.  Just a thought that the + doesn't need to be dismissed as completely out of place.


And where's Morphy?!?  He always loved a good topic derailing.  ;D
Although the discussion of score notation is somewhat related.

joe_meadmaker wrote on Nov 8^th, 2022 at 8:17pm:

From a certain point of view (summoning my inner Obi-Wan), the + is used.  In the event of a tie, the D score is added to the total for the applicable scores.  Even if we're not mentally doing the math in our heads, that's essentially what's happening. Admittedly it can also be used as a separate counter for tiebreakers.  Just a thought that the + doesn't need to be dismissed as completely out of place.

But, as you say, only for ties does that work.

10+3=13
11+1=12
But 11 beats 10.

Honestly, I don't have a strong opinion here. The plus is fine; I just think the 'd' is better.

#use_the_d

The D count is only used for applicable scores.  Applicable meaning other scores that are part of the tie.  In your example the scores are 10 and 11, so they wouldn't fit the situation.

You're right. The plus is just a personal problem.

I totally gotcha man.  I'm not a big fan of the + either.  Personally I lean toward keeping it though.  The reason is for consistency across the globe (as much as possible).  I think it's best if we use the same notation that's used where actual tournaments happen.  I like IG's thought on a full score including the total, D count, # of throws, and distance.  I don't see that being applied on a large scale though.

I found this that I have uploaded. It's not my best, but it was a really good round for me.

13 meters - 13 (+4)

https://youtu.be/p-pgFaVrADI

joe_meadmaker wrote on Nov 20^th, 2022 at 3:46am:

I found this that I have uploaded. It's not my best, but it was a really good round for me. 13 meters - 13 (+4) https://youtu.be/p-pgFaVrADI

Great one Joe, up to the board it goes!

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Great round man!  Hitting all 10 is awesome, and tough to do.

Just to note, for the high score board an unedited video was requested from AA.  It makes the video longer, but ensures there isn't any cutting throws together.

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Awesome round! :thumb:

Scored a 19+9 in practice at 13m that’s my personal best

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No not on camera unfortunately. But I’m one step closer to the elusive 20+10.

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The question is, does the 20+10 have to be done with a blank diana? or should a small central dot be permissible?

I'm in favour of the latter, but it definitely makes it easier to get. (despite it still not being at all easy ;))


I bet if we all stopped using those cursed tennis balls, and used glandes instead, 20+10 would be on video in no time.  ;D

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I think we should test this… multiple slingers, two rounds of 50 shots at 13m on blank dianas and…let’s say a 6cm center dot (about the size of a tennis ball).  That’s a total of 200 shots per slinger, and blank vs dots should alternate

… let’s also test the “tennis balls stink” theory… how about same test but with tennis balls vs cricket balls on the target of choice?

I think that's a great idea NOOC.  It'll be a little bit before I can do it, but I'll definitely contribute a data point.

I might do an ice ball vs. tennis ball for my round though.  :)

Anything that’s significantly denser than a tennis ball should be fine. Cricket balls are not as easy to find as tennis balls here. Ice balls are probably a better idea all around.

Ideally I would want to test a 65g tennis ball vs a 65g steel or lead glande, but I’m ok with changing both mass and density and still calling it “science”

also… flip a coin to decide which variable you start with so there’s less chance for bias based on the order.

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Blindsquirrel wrote on Feb 18^th, 2023 at 8:54am:

What is a blank diana?

A diana that has nothing on it.  A blank plate.

The test is to see if a score will be higher if the diana has a smaller focus point.  NOOC suggested a 6 cm dot.  So you would do the round once with a blank diana, and again with diana that has a 6 cm dot in the middle.

🤔

Without going through all the practical paracord comps I think the first 10 balls from this 30 ball is decent enough to be my high score for 20m

https://youtu.be/Vu_gUN93ML8

12+5 . I’ll work on beating it sometime soon.

Archaic Arms wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2022 at 7:03am:

Submit your personal high scores here! Lets get some friendly competition going, even if it's just with yourself! Post a link to uncut video of you slinging one of the categories, and it shall be added to the board. A segment of a longer video is valid, only the chosen sequence must be left unedited. If you later beat your personal best, it will replace your old one on the board. Category suggestions are welcomed! Standard Balearic (10 shots, all ammo valid) Target: 120cm square (1 point) 50cm circle (2 points) 13m: 12+2 Blindsquirrel 13+4 Joe_meadmaker 18+8 Archaic Arms 18+8 Mersa 20m: 10+3 Joe_meadmaker 12+5 Mersa 14+5 Archaic Arms 30m: 10+3 Archaic Arms ...

https://youtu.be/kdvfXvi3-jQ

Pretty stoked about this one

Such an awesome round Mersa!  Great job buddy! :thumb:

I got a new high on camera too.  14+5 @ 13m.

https://youtu.be/-kYTpTzMveI

Mersa wrote on May 8^th, 2023 at 5:27am:

https://youtu.be/kdvfXvi3-jQ Pretty stoked about this one

I really want to give it to you, but I'm conflicted about that last shot.

What do others think?
This is the last frame of the ball:

Amazing game regardless.

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joe_meadmaker wrote on May 8^th, 2023 at 8:41pm:

Such an awesome round Mersa!  Great job buddy! :thumb: I got a new high on camera too.  14+5 @ 13m. https://youtu.be/-kYTpTzMveI

Great rounds Joe! I could tell the pressure was one, but you broke through for a very solid score!

Archaic Arms wrote on May 9^th, 2023 at 8:58am:

What do others think?

I hate to say it but that does appear to be outside the diana.  The video looked okay, looked like it caught the very edge.  But that still frame looks like it wasn't quite there.

As you said AA, still an amazing round!

It would have probably grazed a raised Diana is my thought. But either way, my new goal is to at least equal it on film!

I was standing to the left of target (as a right handed slinger would) and when I did it at the time it looked to me as in and crossing the line . Unfortunately the video it’s about as close as it can be to call it in or out … a true line call . In Ibiza there’s a second judge who makes this call.
Like I said at the time from where I was it looked in no doubt. But angles make the difference.
Without a true Diana line calls are always going to be hard calls regardless.
I’m not disappointed with the round and if it’s not going to be accepted as a 19+9 that’s fine. It’s by far my best round on film so it’s still my personal best on film .


I got a new Diana yesterday and am now on a mission to hit a perfect 10 in a row .
19+9 will not do anymore.

15+6

https://youtu.be/Fb4VD6fWPAg

Just got back and saw this.
Fantastic round Joe!
Loved the process of realisation that you just topped your previous record. ;D

https://youtu.be/a_rHOXgMz1Y

17+8 with 8 consecutive dianas while my kids are trying (eventually successfully) to throw off my concentration 😂
FWIW, the next shot after these 10 was another diana.

… that was 13m.

Awesome round Nooc! :thumb:

Hell yeah Nooc !!! That was absolutely awesome round!!!

Yes that was great! Looked like nothing could stop you with that fantastic streak. 8-)

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Awesome round man! :thumb:

Congratulations! A great 20m score. :)

Good work BS!

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Good work Squiz

Put up a 14(4) at 20m. You'll have to skip past the 13m rounds to see it.

https://youtu.be/-DY0Xe7pv24

Solid score at 20m

Killer man!  I can't wait for Ibiza and you guys can teach me how to sling.  ;D

Fantastic 20m round! The fact that it was also done under some  competition pressure makes it all the more impressive.

🖕🏻

Nice BS! Good work!

Nice round! :thumb:

What's up with that diana plate?  ;D

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Great round, Blindsquirrel!

New PB on film.
13+5 @ 20m
https://youtu.be/fotoDAFiwI4?si=yS3pCw7X_RG-LTfO

Fantastic round buddy! :thumb:

Nice Mersa! I love watching a solid round, especially at 20m.

Great 20m, and with tennis balls no less!