Ultimate Frisbee Buying Guide
Ultimate Frisbee is very popular with college students, as well as anyone who would like to be involved in a sport with no contact, can be played barefoot, requires only catching and throwing abilities, and is able to be played with as few as four members, or as many as you like. There are, of course, competitive teams, but a game of ultimate is great for barbecues, parties with family and friends, and can even be played by grandparents and others who aren't apt to run much. It's fun, it gets everyone involved, isn't too physical but it can be, less competitive than football (unless you have those friends or cousins who have to win everything) and can even be played in the dark (not recommended, but it can be fun and very challenging). If you feel inclined to start your own local league, or just want to have a new social activity that's not monopoly or Risk night with family and friends, ultimate Frisbee is easy to learn, and easier to play. There's sometimes slow-motionesque diving involved, so playing on concrete may not be the greatest of plans. And remember, for a fun, sunny, or even beach time activity, nothing's better than being prepared. Keeping a stocked cooler, 
sunblock, sunglasses, and possibly hats makes sure that everyone leaves with only minor bruises at worst, instead of dehydration, sunstroke, and wicked sunburns.
Basics
Ultimate involves two teams, usually of 7 people each, on a soccer or football field. The object of Ultimate is to throw a flying disc to your teammates, advancing it into your opponents' end zone, not unlike football or rugby. However, unlike either football or rugby, players cannot run while in possession of the disc but can only pivot in place until they throw the disc. It involves a lot of catching and throwing, and only running if you feel like it. It is also a non-contact sport. Ultimate is often called "Ultimate Frisbee"; though this is a monomer as Frisbee is a registered trademark of Wham-O and merely refers to a particular make of flying disc. Some other popular companies are DisCraft and Daredevil Discs. Innova also makes discs for Ultimate and Disc Golf. For Ultimate, the weight is what is important and should be 175g.
Ultimate Flying Discs
The sport combines athleticism in the form of running, jumping, and coordination, and sportsmanship in that it does not use referees but relies on the Spirit of The Game. That is, play is governed by the participants. As the sport is non-contact, equipment requirements are minimal, though cleats are recommended for play on grass. Footwear is a question of personal preference. Soccer cleats provide a lightweight boot while football cleats give support and have a toe-cleat to help acceleration.
Some Footware Ideas
External Links
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