So, how'd you like 'em overall? Were you using the regulation 28 gram loads or the previously allowed 32 gram or even 36 gram flyer loads? The latter are still used by some for anything aside from sanctioned USHA regulation matches on this side of the pond. Over 'there' you will be restricted to the 28 gram loads for all sanctioned matches as well as the World Cup.
Some find the timing is quite a bit dif from flyers. I think helice is more 'right now(!)' or instinctive shooting than most other games.
Helice is the only target game where the target is accelerating from the moment of release. All pitch or clay targets are slowing from the moment they leave the machine's 'arm.
Drivers are among the possible targets at helice and they can and often will 'jump' the fence at the last moment as well. You'd swear it was impossible, until you understand that the barrier or wrap frequently creates a cushion of dead or non turbulent air very near the fence that allows the prop to get an extra 'bite' and go over.
Personally, I think they are great fun and enjoy shooting them w/some frequency. Until not so long ago a 7 in a 10 bird race was a good score. Today, it takes much more than that to play at the top and a handful [something <6] of straights have been posted in 30 bird races at sanctioned matches. BTW, the US has done very well in recent World Cup competitions.
Last edited by tw; 02/11/14 01:39 AM. Reason: added 'or clay'
