5-pin bowling in Canada
Jan 19th 2010, 5:19 am
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5-pin bowling in Canada
In an effort to fully experience all the marvels of Canada I was thinking about planning a 5-pin bowling outing. But this is a daunting endeavor, as I've never done it before. Has anybody done it? Is it easier or harder than 10-pin bowling? Is it an enjoyable experience?
Jan 19th 2010, 5:25 am
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
You also get three balls per rack IIRC....
Why not give it a go...nothing to lose right? The computer will take care of the scoring. Most bowling centers Ive been to here (granted, not a wide sample) have both five and ten pin aisles
Jan 19th 2010, 5:31 am
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
Its easier...the ball is lighter and more hand sized (good for kids too), but its also harder as the pins are spaced far enough apart that you can miss through the middle...
You also get three balls per rack IIRC....
Why not give it a go...nothing to lose right? The computer will take care of the scoring. Most bowling centers Ive been to here (granted, not a wide sample) have both five and ten pin aisles
You also get three balls per rack IIRC....
Why not give it a go...nothing to lose right? The computer will take care of the scoring. Most bowling centers Ive been to here (granted, not a wide sample) have both five and ten pin aisles
Jan 19th 2010, 5:37 am
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
I'd never seen 5-pin bowling before I got here. But, as iaink said, the ball is smaller and lighter, making it good for kids and those who don't have rippling forearms like Popeye.
It's more like old British pub skittles.
It's more like old British pub skittles.
Jan 19th 2010, 5:44 am
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Jan 19th 2010, 5:50 am
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
My only concern is the lack of pins, as iaink said, the balls can get through the holes. My guess, by looking at the alley, is that you have to give it some wellie to knock them all down.
Jan 19th 2010, 6:06 am
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Jan 19th 2010, 9:28 am
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
Must admit my kids love 5 pin rather than 10 pin........
Me i'd rather have the WII game, i get 100 pin on there
Jan 19th 2010, 6:41 pm
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
Friend of mine rented a whole alley for his birthday party. It was all 5 pin.
Suffice to say after about 20 mins we were all rather bored. 5 pin is much less satisfying, there's less sound, it's more luck than skill and good shots are just underwealming.
So we started being rather silly and rolling multiple balls down at once. I don't think the staff were too keen
Suffice to say after about 20 mins we were all rather bored. 5 pin is much less satisfying, there's less sound, it's more luck than skill and good shots are just underwealming.
So we started being rather silly and rolling multiple balls down at once. I don't think the staff were too keen
Jan 21st 2010, 8:23 am
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Re: 5-pin bowling in Canada
No idea - but can I come 
