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cnimsk

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What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« on: April 14, 2006, 03:22:59 PM »
This year, for the first time, I'm bowling in the New Mexico State tournament. I've never bowling in a state tourney before, simply because I just didn't feel I really belonged, and it was usually some distance away. Well, I've finally gotten my average up to the mid 180's and I think it's time. (I've been bowling for 14 years...I started late.) So.......what should I take with me to a tournament?

I'm thinking of taking my Machine, RoboRule, and GP2 for certain. That leaves one spot open (not counting my spare ball). So...I have a choice from amongst a Hex-plosion, Xception, Xception 5.0, Rule, Desert Heat. I'm leaning towards the Xception as I don't figure the lanes will be bone dry, hence the Desert Heat probably won't be needed. So, what do you think? Any ideas, advice, help! :-)

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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2006, 11:25:28 PM »
The only bit of advice I can give you is....if you have it....take it.  There's nothing worse than going to a tournie and bowling and thinking wow if I only had such and such a ball with me I could have matched up.

You say you don't think you'll see bone dry, but....you don't know that for sure...just some advice for you.
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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2006, 12:13:28 PM »
Hey Chuck,

I agree with SGC if possible to just take what you can and leave it in the car. If you're flying and limited to 4 balls, I'd go with the Desert Heat just in case they are toasted....
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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2006, 02:55:48 PM »
If it were me I would take the Robo, Machine, Exception, and Desert.
You should be able to cover virtually any condition you would see.
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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2006, 10:37:55 PM »
Chuck,

When and where is the NM State tourney this year? I think it is in Albuquerque correct?

From my experiences with NM State and bowling up in Albuquerque quite a bit..(I live in southern NM) I would take the following.....

1) Robo Rule - This may not leave your bag but just in case they actually but a good deal of oil..
2) Machine
3) Xception (this is always in play in Albuquerque)
4) Desert Heat

Think this will really cover all you are going to see.


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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2006, 07:39:51 AM »
I agree with all of the above.  In my opinion there is no reason to take the Robo and the GP2.  I would pick one between the 2 (which ever one you are more comfortable with) and take that Machine, Xception, and the Desert Heat.  In my opinon that would gave you a nice little 4 ball arsenal that should be able to handled anything they throw at you.
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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2006, 06:13:18 AM »
I have to say once again, find a way to take all of them....no reason to think..man, only if I would have brought ____  with me, I would have killed this shot....however, if you can only take one more, I would have to say the Desert....if they dry out or you are bowling 2nd shift, you will need something to get down the lane for you...

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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2006, 04:12:55 PM »
Even if you do not think you'll need a dry ball, it doesn't hurt to have it. I would take as many as you can, but you have to cover the spectrum from oily to dry.  

  If you don't mind a piece of advice, learn to use your "Dry" ball for your spare ball.  Then, you can eliminate that spot in the bag, and take another weapon with you.
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Re: What should I take with me. I'm looking for ideas.
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2006, 04:21:51 PM »
I'm not familiar with Track stuff, but never, ever, go to a tournament without something for the dry.  There may be 2 or 3 squads ahead of you before oiling, so you may see bone dry, even if first shift doesn't.  (tournaments can be very "unfair" in terms of who gets what oil.)
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