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Pete George

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1d ago

How to Build an End-Grain Axe Throwing Target

An easy way to build a robust, safe and economical end-grain target

30 separate blocks of softwood arranged in a 5 x 6 grid on the ground

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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6d ago

The Best Axe Throwing Venue In Mexico

A review of Hacha Mexico Coapa, Mexico City, Mexico

Large warehouse-size area with axe throwing lanes along each side and tables and chairs down middle with a bar lit up at the rear

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Oct 31

The Best Axe Throwing Venue In Canada

A review of BATL Portlands, in Toronto, Canada

Inside a high ceiling warehouse structure with axe throwing lanes behind wire fences on each side, two pool tables in the centre and a “Champions” board on the wall at the far end.

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Oct 24

Why Does AI Think Vikings Threw Axes?

An investigation into the authenticity of Viking axe throwing and the limitations of AI

Two men on either side of a jagged vertical line. On the left a man in modern clothes with a fancy dress ‘Viking’ horned helmet and a doubtful expression. On the right a Viking warrior in a fur over his shoulders holding a large round shield

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Oct 21

The Best Axe Throwing Venue In Spain

A review of El Hachazo, Murcia, Spain

The Best Axe Throwing Venue In Spain

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Oct 17

The Best Axe Throwing Venue In The USA

A review of the Slashers axe throwing bar in Costa Mesa

The Best Axe Throwing Venue In The USA

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Oct 14

How To Throw Axes Safely

10 safety measures to help keep axe throwing safe

Old style warning sign with yellow background and black and yellow stripes down the left side, with centred text “WARNING” in red and below that “AXE THROWING IS HAZARDOUS” in black text

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Oct 3

How To Have Even More Fun Axe Throwing

What digital projected targets bring to the axe throwing experience

Axe throwing WATL-style target projected onto a wooden board on an axe throwing lane with scores projected above the target

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Sep 22

The Remarkable Backyard League That Inspired International Axe Throwing

Tracing the origins of the modern-day sport of axe throwing

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The Axe Thrower

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Pete George

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Sep 20

How to Iteratively Build an Axe Throwing Business

The Story of the “Eat Sleep Axe” Axe Throwing Venue

Stylised graffiti of the text “Eat Sleep Axe” covering most of a wall painted as large grey blocks in the background. Two crossed axes make the “x” in “axe” in the text