Post by: HamPster on January 08, 2011, 01:05:42 AM
That's just like, your opinion, man.
Post by: T C 300 on January 08, 2011, 09:27:31 AM
i know trends chage every few yrs...but this is kinda dumb i think!! they say it helps you relax and focus..??
ya only if you are listening to the soft sounds of nature or the gentle waves coming up the beach!!! LMFAO
for me most my music kinda gets me pumped up sorta...not the type of thing i need when making a good shot...
i LOVE f'n with ppl with those things on!! "hey, man you got a phone call at the counter! did you hear it"
or the one i prefer.."they called your 50/50 ticket!!!!!!" HAHAHAHA!
Post by: themagician on January 08, 2011, 09:41:01 AM
I did this a lot last year because I really didn't enjoy bowling in one of my leagues, mainly because of my teammates. I'd just listen to music to block them out and make it a little more enjoyable on myself.
Post by: T C 300 on January 08, 2011, 09:46:03 AM
did you bowl with them this yr...???
Post by: strikeordie on January 08, 2011, 10:08:36 AM
Post by: Locke on January 08, 2011, 10:13:32 AM
First I have to ask, is anyone else getting ads for headphones on this thread?
Second I used to do this when I was just getting on a run some times in tournament play. It helps keep you focused. But then they made it illegal in tournament play here for youth so that was over... I knew people who swore by it and their scores spoke for themselves.
Always be sincere, even when you don't mean it
Post by: Nor Cal Bowler on January 08, 2011, 10:21:11 AM
Haha I'm getting them too!
I don't mind the headphones as much as the bluetooths in people's ears. That looks dumb!
Post by: RealBowler on January 08, 2011, 12:05:18 PM
I guess it's true, bowlers really are a bunch of whiny snots.
Who cares if somebody wants to listen to music while bowling? Does it really bother you that much? This ranks up there with the "do people just bowl to have a reason to drink?" threads.
You guys always find something to complain about, and then come here and complain that league participation is falling!
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Post by: themagician on January 08, 2011, 12:40:15 PM
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Post by: qstick777 on January 08, 2011, 08:41:44 PM
I've seen my teammate throw the ball while on on the phone!
I'd say there are 3-4 people in my league that bowl with their ipods. I guess it relaxes them or helps them to stay focused.
Post by: Pat Patterson on January 08, 2011, 08:59:58 PM
I have no issue with the bowlers who elect to listen to music while they are bowling. What gets me are the ones who during practice, leave a ringing ten pin and step on the foul line to reset it. Then when they leave one in competion and miss it and you hear them say "I should practice shooting those more". Idiots...............
Pat Patterson
Post by: shelbyswamper09 on January 09, 2011, 10:01:08 AM
I wear my Ipod when I'm practicing by myself. Helps me to keep my pace a little slower so I'm not rushing thru games and getting tired. There are a few people in our league who used to wear them when bowling, mostly lower average, straighter bowlers who where just there for fun and didn't come in with a team. It don't matter to me what they do, as long as I can't hear it when on the approach and they don't walk up next to me. Honestly, I would rather have everyone in the league wearing an Ipod then they few people who think they need to have there cell phone ringers on high so when they get a call the whole house can hear there "awesome" ring tones...
Me: I threw an awesome shot and left a 4-9
Dad: Then it wasn't so awesome was it
Me: Shut up...it looked good to me
Post by: HamPster on January 10, 2011, 07:17:13 AM
So I guess this is a little more widespread then. For me, it's more odd and out of place. Practice is one thing, youth leagues are one thing, but in adult leagues it seems rather rude. Makes it kind of seem like you want to be out there by yourself, left alone, and want nothing to do with anyone else, even on your own team. It's impossible to try to talk to them, give high fives or low fives or whatever, just doesn't seem like something that should go on during league. I'm not trying to act like some stuffy stuck up traditionalist, I just don't really like it. They don't generally pay attention to what's going on, they can't hear anything, it's just wholly irritating.
That's just like, your opinion, man.
Post by: Xcessive_Evil on January 10, 2011, 07:25:06 AM
I've noticed it too. However, those who I see use them for the most part still have one piece off and still bsing with people inbetween shots and what not. Doesn't bother me as it doesn't affect my bowling whatsoever.
I stone 8s and 9s like its cool...
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Post by: scotts33 on January 10, 2011, 07:25:33 AM
It's not wide spread here.
For me it comes down to being a person who cares about others and the need to interact with your team and the other teams/bowlers in the league. Since, bowling is a social activity why bowl if you can not interact with others?
Scott
Post by: T C 300 on January 10, 2011, 08:08:23 AM
FYI.... when you only have 10min or practice, its nice to get more than 4-6 shots in!! would you rather me leave a 10 then just say "oh im not shootn it!!" and leave it for you..????! i'd bet you are the type of person who would take the xtra time to rerack.... i rather some1 step on it(if it will reset. not all houses do this) gives me a full rack.. ya some ppl will shoot a 10 one or 2 times in practice but most/me would like to get loose throwing a few shots..at a full rack....
Post by: T C 300 on January 10, 2011, 08:10:54 AM
EXACTLY!! 9 out 10 of the ppl iv bowled around with earbuds wont give high 5's or even talk... lol
its like there tweek'n...
Post by: Good Times Good Times on January 10, 2011, 08:22:33 AM
"there tweek'n".
It's "they're".
Child.
GetOffMe10Pin
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Post by: Xcessive_Evil on January 10, 2011, 08:25:05 AM
LOL
I stone 8s and 9s like its cool...
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http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Phoenix_RsX/Arsenal/
Post by: Good Times Good Times on January 10, 2011, 09:11:01 AM
On Topic: I just don't "get" headphones while bowling. For me, it would really get in the way, especially the cord on an ipod. Any competitive bowler won't be using them. If it's open play and just some kids out for a night, I can understand that, but not in league or tournament play.....
GetOffMe10Pin
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Post by: 9andaWiggle on January 10, 2011, 09:46:32 AM
It's no big deal really. Just another byproduct of our introverted society. There is so little interaction between teams and even team members in todays leagues compared to what it used to be... I blame the automatic scorer for starting this!
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Cyberspace Sheep Lover
Post by: fritorayyy on January 11, 2011, 02:28:10 PM
I find it very annoying and anti-social. We have a guy who wears them once in a while and I've never seen him shoot a good game with them on. The rest of our team seems to be getting tired of it also. This same guy also runs a couple pots and disapears to check scores which really screws up our teams pace. Imagine trying to get someones attention because its their turn to bowl when they also are wearing headphones. Getting old!
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Post by: JSpider on January 12, 2011, 09:19:47 PM
I bowl on 3 league teams and on 2 of the nights, I have a teammate that listens to music. To each his/her own but it's a growing disconnect that is so annoying to me, I can't even give advice to the teammates for the music. My harsh opinion is if you want to be in your own world....stay home.
Post by: Whos Left on January 12, 2011, 09:42:04 PM
It knocks out one of Nash's 4 objectives for the evaluation of a sport/physical activity:
1. Cognitive
2. Neuro-muscular coordination
3. Physical conditioning
4. Social---(out)
Post by: Crankenstein300 on January 13, 2011, 12:20:23 PM
You guys act like you can't hear anything but the music with earphones on. With the standard iPod/iPhone earbuds in, unless the music is at a stupid high level, I can hear people talking around me. So you wouldn't have to scream at me to get my attention or even talk to me.
For the record, I don't wear them bowling, but it's not as bad as some of you make it sound.
Post by: NeumannKnight on January 13, 2011, 12:34:10 PM
+1 on dropping some intro to sport management material
I'm in the process of trying to find out where I fit in the bowling world. I do not know my tech specs of my game, but it's all a learning process.
Post by: Good Times Good Times on January 13, 2011, 12:41:02 PM
Again, if you wear headphones while bowling you are a loser and pretty much everyone thinks that except for the few losers who do it. JM"O"
GetOffMe10Pin
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Post by: NeumannKnight on January 13, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
Run the wire under your shit and keep cord tight to your body.......
I've bowled with people in leagues who do it. Those people do not do it anymore, but there is one guy in the Thursday league I started this year who wears headphones.
I hope he trips over the wire. It would totally make my day.
I'm in the process of trying to find out where I fit in the bowling world. I do not know my tech specs of my game, but it's all a learning process.
Post by: 9andaWiggle on January 13, 2011, 01:55:31 PM
Maybe, but I'm not going to bother trying to talk to someone who has earbuds in because I'll just have to repeat myself when they pull one out and go "Huh?" Perhaps you are different, but most people I've encountered (whether in a bowling alley or elsewhere) that have buds in have them turned up.
9~ Internet Tough Guy and
Cyberspace Sheep Lover
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Post by: Good Times Good Times on May 01, 2015, 10:23:51 AM
My question is, can you wear these during nationals?
I'd HIGHLY doubt it. Dress code in full effect.
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Post by: Orkotion on May 03, 2015, 11:17:27 AM
I avg 224, have shot multiple 300's and 800's while wearing my headphones listening to my music. I use it as a method of preventing distractions.. I don't have to hear the obnoxious idiots on the team 1 pair over or the baby crying 5 lanes down or the random announcements that have nothing to do with me while I'm trying to focus. To me bowling is pure mental, I get messed with quite often because in my stance I hold the ball in front of my face so I don't even see the lane. I have been bowling long enough that it's all muscle memory, I try to zone out and not let anything deter me from my routine which really is nothing more then counting my steps 1-5 to keep myself in a smooth rhythm. You can mock it all you want, you can say it's not for good bowlers but how many said that about Belmo and 2 handed bowling at first? Everyone is not going to conform to the same style/methods as everyone else.