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- Disc has a convex and concave side that provides lift
- Wham-O also markets the Hula Hoop, the Slip 'n Slide, the Super Ball and Hacky Sack
- Freestyle Frisbee is essentially Hacky Sack with a Frisbee; its purveyors consider it a sport and an art
- Fricket is a combination of horseshoes and cricket played with a Frisbee
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Often used as a generic term for recreational flying discs, "Frisbee" is actually the registered trademark of the toy company Wham-O. There are many variations of Frisbee play, including Frisbee golf and canine Frisbee where the master throws the disc in any number of tricky ways that nevertheless fail to keep his dog from tracking it down and making a heroic catch.
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Ultimate
The official disc of the organized sport of Ultimate (formerly Ultimate Frisbee but the "Frisbee" was dropped since it is Wham-O's trademark) is made by DiscraftA Happy Accident
William Russell Frisbie's Frisbie Pie Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was a favorite of college students in the eastern United States in the late-1800s, and at some point the kids figured out how Frisbie's pie tins could fly when flipped through the air. Many folks like to claim having invented the popular pastime, but this origin is the best-documented and most-accepted.
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Frisbee Questions
Where is the best place to buy a frisbee in San Francisco? I dont need frisbee golf frisbees. 3 AnswersHere are a few recommendations for retails in San Fransisco from the SF Ultimate League: "Lombardi Sports - another great local SF place that sells both cleats ... read more
Whats the best frisbee? My dog doesnt have a soft mouth & has destroyed quite a few. 2 AnswersOur Kong Flyer frisbee has toughed it out through the first six months of a Lab puppy's life. All the Kong toys have really impressed me in their durability. T... read more
Does it mean youre out of shape when your entire upper body hurts from throwing a frisbee? 1 AnswerDepends on how hard you played and how hot it was. It could just be a sign that you got a little to dehydrated and kept playing. If you were playing ultimate ... read more

