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And now, from the truth-is-stranger-than-fiction department, we bring you: indoor axe-throwing venues. That's right, these facilities and bars, which are spreading across the country, actually encourage you to hurl axes at targets on the wall. Locals can try it out in Miami and soon in Fort Lauderdale.
But what exactly is this new sport?
"Think of a cross between bowling and darts," notes Marla Poytinger, co-owner of AXE MKE, which plans to open in Milwaukee. "You can rent a lane or two, grab drinks from the bar and kick back for some friendly lumberjack-style' competition. It's insanely fun."
And, their website assures, it is safe.
"Each throwing lane will have a safety cage. Axe Masters will give safety orientations and throwing tutorials to participants, and then circulate to oversee the lanes. And, if you're not playing by the rules, we'll boot ya."
Sessions typically last about three hours, and some venues have leagues, adding a competitive component. In Miami, Xtreme Ax offers individual, group and league options.
Who can play there? Anyone over the age of 18 who is physically and mentally fit – and sober.
The Axe Throwing Society plans to open a Fort Lauderdale venue soon.
"Come with friends, bring a date, schedule your next corporate team-building event no matter what the occasion, Axe Throwing Society is the place to be," notes its website. "Our experts will be with you the entire time, beginning with safety rules and with one-on-one throwing instruction."
We suggest closed-toed shoes. And nerves of steel.
Visit axethrowingsociety.com or xtremeax.com.