PIWAKAWAKA Atomic // Tāne Mahuta

Product detailed description

About the disc:

The idea of having an Atua (Māori Gods) series of discs came about when practicing throwing discs and trying to connect to the disc. As a hunter and gatherer in Aotearoa (New Zealand) when I hunt or dive, I connect to the land or the sea and it brings peace and a tranquil sense of belonging allowing me to reset. I wanted to connect to the disc and visualize its path of travel slowing it down and almost pausing everything around it. This was the catalyst for connecting the discs to the Atua. We had to think of what Atua was appropriate for the disc which is where Tāne Mahuta came in. The disc itself was called the Pīwakawaka (fantail) that you will find chatting to you as it passes through the forest. The colours of the disc are found in the forest. Tāne himself in Māori mythology separated his mother and father to bring light into this world and now also bringing light of our people to you using this story on the disc. If you scan the QR code and you can discover more of Tāne. Perhaps its safe to say that no other Atua is more aspired and revered than Tāne. His relevance to us has remained throughout the generations and his character continues to inspire us in our daily lives. All the more, we need to pass on the stories of his unmatched persistence and his level-headed disposition. His persistence and determination is unmatched, as it emanates in the narrative of how he pushed his parents apart. The story of his bravery and boldness inspires us, especially in the story of how he acquired the three baskets of knowledge in spite of all the challenges and obstacles. He inspires us to maintain harmonious relationships amidst differences in order to achieve a common goal.

Jaye Pukepuke

The making of Tāne Mahuta disc 1 of the Atua series of collectors discs. https://www.facebook.com/rpmdiscsnz/videos/389082683339925

Māori blessing of this taonga https://www.facebook.com/rpmdiscsnz/videos/387126893584749

Piwakawaka a good reliable straight disc, this will easily hold a line and with the glide is sneaky long. Get it in the premium Atomic plastic for high durability, solid grip and beautiful colors.

Disc type:

Midrange = discs which are used for medium-distance throws. Thanks to their flight characteristics, these are the most universal discs. If you plan to buy just one disc, we highly recommend choosing a midrange.

Plastic type:

Atomic: RPM Premium plastic is a tough grippy opaque plastic that comes in a range of stiffness and with a variety of colours and effects.

Colors:

This disc is available in 5 special shades of green, each depicting the colours found in the forest.