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Dogtown

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Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« on: July 05, 2013, 01:21:32 PM »
I understand what the SHIM is and how it creates an advantage for bowlers. 

Can someone explain some different methods for creating a SHIM and why?

PLEASE don't turn this into an argument about why bowlers should or should not create SHIMS.  I'm just looking for some methods and education on when to use them.

I appreciate any information you are willing to share!!!!
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 01:58:51 PM »
Being able to repeat a shot is the best way to do it. If you can do that, you can create a shim on the lane at any spot you want. :-)

Most house bowlers have no ability to create or exploit a shim. They should change their name to Sherwin Williams.
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 02:12:00 PM »
And I don't have any crapping idea what you're talking about in the first place, care to expand on the topic and question? 
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 02:24:33 PM »
Quote from: Gizmo823 on July 05, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
And I don't have any crapping idea what you're talking about in the first place, care to expand on the topic and question? 

Gizmo,

From http://www.ballreviews.com/usbc-tournament/all-i-am-going-to-say-is-t295622.0.html

Only references I can find for lane pattern shim is here:

http://www.bowlersedge.biz/seoul.html

http://www.bowlersedge.biz/ths.html

Edited to add:

From the THS article:

Remember, the secret is to find the "shim". What is the "shim"? The shim is the portion of the lane pattern that allows you to "pull" the shot a couple of boards and still hit the pocket.

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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 02:31:58 PM »
Shims were/are used in wick style lane machines to create the lane pattern.  Thicker shim in the middle, thinner to the outside for the crosswise taper.  Find the place on the lane where the shim steps to find the hold.
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 02:45:35 PM »
Oh ok, I've heard about that, but he said bowlers using shims and he caps locked it like it was an acronym for something . . lol on most house shots the "shim" would be from like 8 board to 14 or something . .
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Dogtown

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Re: Method and theory behind creating a shim.
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2013, 03:04:31 PM »
I've heard of some creating a shim by throwing plastic during practice, for example.  What the idea behind something like that?
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2013, 03:06:03 PM »
Dont wreck the shim, u shim wrecker!
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2013, 03:06:27 PM »
To push oil down the lane to create hold.

They are just using shim as a slang for hold.
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2013, 03:09:34 PM »
Shimwrecker=young guy who hooks it and ruins the hold for the straight guys.

Bitter=old guy who can't wreck the shim anymore!
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2013, 03:24:05 PM »
With todays bowling balls and some grit anyone can wreck it.


Just a guess from what I've read most often:
I think in many instances it is used as slang for creating area.

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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2013, 03:28:05 PM »
Agree with you kidlost
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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2013, 03:46:55 PM »
Whew, I was about to attach some of these to my ball on league night...glad someone clarified or I would have been mucho embarrassed.

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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2013, 04:10:30 PM »
Yea, good thing you caught that, I tried them once. Talk about complaining from my teammates.

Quote from: swingset on July 05, 2013, 03:46:55 PM
Whew, I was about to attach some of these to my ball on league night...glad someone clarified or I would have been mucho embarrassed.


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Re: Method and theory behind creating a SHIM
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2013, 04:24:50 PM »
Has anyone ever seen a team in league play trying to create a shim whether it was to open up the lane or create hold down the lane?
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