DodgyPutter:
DoctorLarry:
kavvz: Who makes the spreadsheet do the math problem? Tip: they don't think for themselves.
Sorry - this confused me a bit.
DoctorLarry: Just curious - maybe I read that all wrong.
I think you are and he means the making of the spreadsheet is part of working out what shot you need to hit.
Correct, it's a quicker means to the same end that someone might do in their head, or that someone might use a certain 'casio' for. :)
Much like those rulers we see is a quicker way to aim than using the aim box, but fundamentally they are identical.
Much like the clock overlay is simply a quicker way to get the wind direction.
Finally, if someone disagrees with the use of a spreadsheet, they should therefore vehemently disagree with the use of a handheld/windows calculator or even dare I say doing those calculations mentally in ones head.
It doesn't matter if you have a 24 yard downhill shot and say to yourself well...I'm gonna take about 24 / 3 = 8 yards off this shot or you have a spreadsheet that gets you that -8 yards.
It's EXACTLY the same thing, and all these people who oppose or frown upon tools such as these are well I don't really know. Bitter, jealous, bored...? not really sure.
I know (hope) you both probably understand that -- just wanted to post that for the benefit for those that don't. :)
cheers!