Team
MIKE WERTH
THE BIG DOG!!!!! Its been a long time coming,and we couldn't be any more stoked to have Mike on our team. You want to talk about one of the coolest,nicest and straight up guys you'll ever met. Not to mention MAD skills on the course, very solid all around great player. If you ever had the honor to play a round of disc golf with him, you would understand and we hope you would learn a thing or two. There is nothing cooler about playing with someone who has been playing for as long as Mike has and him still having a great attitude about the sport. You young up and comers should recognize this, its a trait that not many can boast. Your an inspiration to us all MIke THANKs, we look forward to some great times.
Check out this sick signature disc design... Look for it soon, in both stores,online or from the Big Dog himself.
Kyle Crabtree
Great job throughout the 2011 season.
Looking forward to 2012.
Check out the new team signature disc pictured below. It is available now in the Star Archon.
If you want this print on another disc just ask, we can make it happen, all for the low low price of
$20. Not too shabby to have a custom disc with one of the states best players,and not to mention
you are helping him out with each disc sale. Thats right all proceeds help Kyle pay for his entry fees to tournaments. How good of a feeling would you get knowing that you helped to get Kyle one step closer to that worlds class status? and helping the overall exposure of disc golf. When he plays in a tournament its worth watching and gets new players into it,and new spectators. So you can feel good knowing you contributed to the overall growth of the sport. Come on by the shop and get yours today, OR for the first time EVER go to our online store located here and have it delivered to your front door.

Great Job 1st place at: Tale Of Two Rivers
12th at 2011 PRO WORLDS !!!!
Great job at Worlds. Also keep in mind, still with a dislocated pinky, on his throwing hand.
Check out these great videos from Murder Mike: Thanks Mike!
Pictured here is Kyles pinky. Dang dude.. you gotta stop throwin so hard....
While on injured reserve list just heal it up right. Send Kyle kind words of encouragement as he heals up.
Great job at Beaver State Fling. We just want to send props out to Kyle who took 5th place out of 150 pros at beaver state fling. You may think thats not that big of a deal, but check this out.... Kyle works full time and just went down for the weekend, if you look at who was in front,and behind him it is all touring,playing EVERYDAY pros, and of them most have some kind of world champ, or national title. So in our eyes thats HUGE. Also look at the spread, he actually could have won had it not been for a few spit outs. GREAT JOB KYLE.
As you can see below its official as Kyle has signed the 2011 chainbangerz team contract
Kyle Crabtree is currently one of the best players in the state of Washington, with one of the higest player ratings per rounds played than anyone around. He was also last ranked 19th in the world. Pretty impressive. Please feel free to Check out his latest ratings here http://www.pdga.com/player-stats?PDGANum=25596&year=2010
Add: 2x USDGC Putting Champ to his long list of accomplishments.
Great Job Kyle, Keep up the good work. And keep making those chains sing.

So are you wanting to shave some strokes off of your score? hone in your game ? want some lessons from a pro?
Well we offer some private putting lessons, or drivers ed? Get in touch with us: chainbangerz@gmail.com and we will set you up with Kyle and schedule some first class disc golf lessons.
Cheers

Check out Kyles very own signature disc that we custom screenprinted for him.
Available in Ontario Rocs , and dx BB Aviars


KYLES BIO :
Division: Open
PDGA#: 25596
Height: 5'11
Weight: 190lbs
Hometown: Fife, WA , USA
Wingspan: 5'11
Year born: 1984
Pro since: 2005
2009 Events: 8
2009 Earnings: $2,754
Rating: 1015
Dominant Hand: Right
Titles: 07 KC Wide Open NT Champion, 2x USDGC Putting Champion
IN THE BAG
Distance Drivers:
Fairway Drivers:
Mid-Range:
Putt & Approach:
TOP FINISHES
2009
1st End of the Trail Classic [A]
1st Coyote Classic [B]
3rd Faultline Classic [B]
4th Santa Maria Open [B]
2008
3rd Otter Open [B]
3rd Evergreen Open [B]
3rd Summertime Open [B]
3rd Coyote Classic [B]
4th Santa Maria Open [B]
2007
1st Kansas City Wide Open [NT]
1st Coyote Classic [B]
2nd Otter Open [B]
2nd Higher Flyer Memorial [B]
2nd Summertime Open [B]
2nd Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open [A]
3rd Skylands Classic [A]
3rd Brent Hambrick Memorial Open [NT]
3rd Moccasin Lake Open [A]
2006
1st Waller Pines Open [B]
2nd Evergreen Open [B]
2nd Summertime Open [B]
2nd Faultline Classic [B]
4th Otter Open [B]
4th Las Vegas Halloween Classic [B]
Home Course:
Riverside, Sumner, Wa
Number of Aces:
46
Longest Measured Throw:
573'
Memorable Win:
My KC Wide Open NT win, helped me get my name out there as one of the top disc golfer's in the world. Also friends Josh Anthon & Steve Rico winning the same tournament the year before & after.Advice:
Play against the course, not the other players in your group. Keep it Simple, don't try & do too much.Goals:
- Play as good as I know how at every tournament.
- Win a Major
John Anderson
We are happy to announce our latest edition to the Chainbangerz Team:
JOHN ANDERSON. Looks like he's a little excited too,while signing the 2012 team contract. Thanks John, looking forward to a great year.
Check out this sweet design,this will be his signature disc,so look for it hitting the shelves soon.
Also feel free to scroll down and get to know John a little better.
PDGA#: 19996 Height: 5'10 Weight: 175lbs Hometown: Puyallup, WA , USA Year born: 1980 Pro since: 2007 2010 Earnings: $1183 Rating: 999 Dominant Hand: Right Distance Drivers:Star Wraith Champion Destroyer Champion Firebird Champion Boss Z Glow Nuke Discmania PD2 Fairway Drivers: Champion Teebird Champion TL Champion Leopard Mid-Range: Z MRV TOP FINISHES2010 3rd Whiners in the Woods (B) 5th Ft Steilacoom Open (A) 5th White River Open (B) 2009 1st Campbell County Tournament (C) 2nd South Dakota State Championships (C) 3rd Gold Rush (B) 4th Sioux Falls Open (C) 2008 1st Region 7 Championships (B) 1st North Dakota State Championships (B) 1st Fire in the Hole Placerville (C) 2nd Sioux Falls Open (C) 2007 2nd PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships 1st Quad K (C) 1st Bismarck Open (C) 2nd North Dakota State Championships (B) 2006 (Amateur) 11th The Memorial (NT) 1st Shootout at Outlaw Ranch (C) 1st Quad K (C) Home Course:Riverside, Sumner, WaNumber of Aces:19Longest Measured Throw:524'Memorable Win: Winning Region 7 Championships in 2008, first big Professional win.Advice:Play to your strengths, whatever you know you can do, will be your best shot.Practice and you will know more. Goals:
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Ian Markussen
Meet our newest edition to the team. IAN MARKUSSEN
As you see here Ian has quite a grin while signing 2011 chainbangerz team contract.
We are happy to have Ian on our team and look forward to the 2011 season with him on our team.
Setting up for the winning putt during the 4th Sunday Seatac Acepot. Great job Ian.
Heres some q & a to help you get to know Ian.
Whats in the bag? Putters: soft ion,organic wizard
Mid: Pig,Dart,Cro, star mako
Driver: Tee bird,Roadrunner,Orc,Firebird,Wraith,Teerex,Destroyer,X-cal,Boss,Katana,Vulcan,Striker
Top 5 disc golf course picks:Milo/McIver,Seatac,Four Mounds,Hornings Hideout,Crystal Mountain
First course played: Westmoreland DGC, Eugene, Or.
Aspirations in Disc Golf: Playing in pro division before 40
Famous quotes: "I don't throw Rocs I throw discs"
Thoughts on the future of disc golf: Ten years from now, there will be a documentary similar to dog town/z boys ,but in the disc golf realm.The pros now will be rockstars later, maybe.
Stratagies for tournament play: Boring golf is good golf.
Advice to new players: Drving distance and accuracy practice regiment: Go to a football field and throw from end zone to end zone and try to make it between the uprights.
Putting in wind: Winds in your face,putt from your shoelace. Winds at your back,throw high and flat.
Pick of the month: June : Archon-AM worlds first run stamp
Chandler Fry
Welcome to the chainbangerz team Chandler.
Were glad to have you,and we look forward to a great year.
Here is Chadlers 2012 signature disc that is now available here as well as in our store, or from Chandler himself.Get yours today as they are limited edition discs,and they are also fundraisers. Get a collectors item and know your money is going to a good cause. 
Check out this link to see whats going on with Chandlers player rating.
Chandler most recently tied the course record at SEATAC. Whats the course record you ask?
AN AMAZING 49.......
HOLY SH**
So as of now. July 11th 2011, there are only two guys to shoot that low. Those two guys are Chandler Fry and Kyle Crabtree.
Very proud of you Chandler, keep up the good work.
Anyone else out there think thats no big deal, lets you you bring it and ring it,with a 5 down at one of the top 10 hardest courses in the nation.
Heres some fun facts to help get to know him a little better:
PDGA#: 25541
Year born: 1990
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 250
Wingspan: 6'1"
Pro since: 2008
Playing since: 2003
Rating: 1004
2009 Events: 26
2009 Earnings: $5,993
Dominant Hand: Right
IN THE BAG
Distance Drivers:
172 Star Boss
175 Star Destroyer
175 Champ Destroyer
175 Star Xcalibur
175 Star Max
Fairway Drivers:
175 Star Teebird
175 Star Eagle
175 Star Eagle
175 Star Whippet
Mid-Range:
180 Champion Roc
180 Glow DX Roc
175 R-Pro Dart
Putt & Approach:
175 12x KC Pro Aviar
175 Disc Mania S-Line P2
TOP FIVE COURSES:
Steillacoom Disc Golf Course, Lakewood, WA
Riverbend Disc Golf Course, Estacada, OR
Fountain Hills Disc Golf Course, Scottsdale, AZ
Blue Ribbon Pines Disc Golf Course, Bethel, MN
Kincaid Park Disc Golf Course Anchorage, AK
FAVORITE TOURNAMENTS:
Lava Launch
Beaver State Fling
Minnesota Majestic
Alaska State Disc Golf Championship
Willamette Open
USDGC
FAVORITE GOLF HOLES:
Every hole at the USDGC is incredible. All of the holes force the player to make good shots and be a smart golfer.
Every hole at Riverbend Disc Golf Course is the same way. Every hole is amazing and well thought out.
Hole 13 at Yauger Disc Golf Course In Olympia, WA. Its pretty easy distance wise, but its fun and challenging in other ways. The basket is located to the right of an OB parking lot, allowing players to skip their discs off the concrete towards the basket. I have gotten a couple aces on that hole, and it never gets old.
Hole 4 at the fantastic Blue Ribbon Pines Disc Golf Course in Bethel, MN. The signature hole on the course, its about 445 feet down a narrow corridor lined with pines with tons of trouble on both sides. Its also an amazing and beautiful sight to see, course design at its best.
# OF ACES:18
LONGEST MEASURED THROW: 602’
PRACTICE/PRE-ROUND ROUTINE:
It varies quite a bit. A lot of individuals have solid, set routines that they do every time. I do whatever feels right. If I feel like I need to make a couple 20 footers, that’s what Ill do.
GOALS:
Win an A tier
Top 15 at NT events
Become a member of Team Innova
Maintain a solid GPA at WWU, while playing as much as possible.
Continue playing to the best of my ability
ADVICE/TIPS:
I am still a relatively new player, so I still have quite a bit to learn myself. However, I have picked up a few things.
1) Become a student. Try to learn as much as possible from people you play with or watch.
2)Practice makes perfect. Everyone says it, I know, but its true. If you cant make it to the course, go to a local park or backyard and practice putting.
3)Accept bad throws. Take them with a grain of salt. I have witnessed countless rounds ruined just because a one bad hole or shot. Get into the right mindset and shrug it off. It happens to everybody.
4)Just have fun. Whether it’s a casual round or a National Tour Event. Balance professionalism with a bit of humor.

















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