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Westside Boatman flight numbers
The Westside Boatman is a stable distance driver in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 11 / 5 / 0 / 2.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against Westside’s own pages; confirm the numbers on Westside’s website. How to read flight numbers
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What the Boatman flight numbers suggest
Speed 11 is a fast fairway driver rating. It needs a reasonably fast, clean throw before it flies as rated; slower throws turn less and fade sooner.
Turn 0 and fade 2 describe a stable flight: a fairly straight line with a modest finish, the easiest shape to aim. The 0 turn means it is rated to hold its line at full speed rather than drifting, and the fade of 2 means a clear finish as it slows down. Those directions are for a right-handed backhand; a forehand or a left-handed backhand mirrors them.
Glide 5 is typical for a distance driver in our database. Glide is the rating that changes least between similar discs; plastic and weight matter more for how long it stays up. The rim is 2.2 cm wide (about 0.87 in), a typical width for a distance driver. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
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Boatman flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Boatman
Current distance drivers within one point of the Boatman in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Discount Disc Golf Dirty Dog | 11 / 5 / 0 / 2 | same ratings |
| MVP Zenith | 11 / 5 / -0.5 / 2 | -0.5 turn |
| Dynamic Discs Sergeant DiscField guide | 11 / 4 / 0 / 2.5 | -1 glide, +0.5 fade |
| Dino Discs Spinosaurus | 12 / 5 / 0 / 2 | +1 speed |
| Discraft Captain's Thrasher | 12 / 5 / 0 / 2 | +1 speed |
How the Boatman compares with DiscField guide discs
DiscField has written full guides for these distance drivers, with plastics, weights and buying advice checked on the maker’s site. They are the guide discs with ratings closest to the Boatman.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Boatman | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Discs Sergeant | 11 / 4 / 0 / 2.5 | -1 glide, +0.5 fade | Compare |
| Latitude 64° Grace | 11 / 6 / -1 / 2 | +1 glide, -1 turn | Compare |
| Westside Sword | 12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2 | +1 speed, -0.5 turn | Compare |
Other Westside distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Fortress | 10 / 4 / 0 / 3 |
| Northman | 10 / 5 / -1 / 2 |
| Sampo | 10 / 4 / -1 / 2 |
| Giant Reborn | 12 / 6 / -0.5 / 2 |
| Sword | 12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2 |
| Tide | 12 / 6 / -0.5 / 3 |
| Adder | 13 / 5 / 0 / 4 |
| Giant | 13 / 4 / 0 / 3.5 |
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