Target systems for axe-throwing

Abstract

Target systems for axe-throwing. The target systems include a plate, a target member, and a coupling strap. The target member is coupled to the plate. The target member includes an inner face abutting the plate and an outer face opposite the inner face. The outer face displays an arrangement of scoring regions. The coupling strap is coupled to the plate and configured to selectively secure to a support. In some examples, the target system includes a second coupling strap, a circumferential strap, and/or an annular shield. In some examples a container system for transporting the target system is provided.

1 . A target system for axe-throwing, comprising:
 a plate;   a target member coupled to the plate; and   a coupling strap coupled to the plate and configured to selectively secure to a support;   wherein the target member includes an inner face abutting the plate and an outer face opposite the inner face;   wherein the outer face displays an arrangement of scoring regions.   
     
     
         2 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling strap is a compression strap. 
     
     
         3 . The target system of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling strap includes a ratchet mechanism configured to compress the coupling strap. 
     
     
         4 . The target system of  claim 1 , further comprising a second coupling strap coupled to the plate and configured to selectively secure to the support. 
     
     
         5 . The target system of  claim 4 , wherein the second coupling strap couples to the plate in a position vertically spaced from where the coupling strap couples to the plate. 
     
     
         6 . The target system of  claim 4 , wherein the second coupling strap is a compression strap. 
     
     
         7 . The target system of  claim 6 , wherein the second coupling strap includes a second ratchet mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the plate defines coupling ports extending through the plate; and   the coupling strap weaves through the coupling ports to couple to the plate.   
     
     
         9 . The target system of  claim 8 , wherein the coupling ports are laterally spaced. 
     
     
         10 . The target system of  claim 9 , wherein the coupling ports include:
 a medial port defined in a medial portion of the plate; and   a peripheral port defined proximate a periphery of the plate.   
     
     
         11 . The target system of  claim 10 , wherein the target member covers the coupling ports to protect the strap from axes thrown at the target member. 
     
     
         12 . The target system of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the medial port is fully bounded; and   the peripheral port is open-ended.   
     
     
         13 . The target system of  claim 12 , wherein the peripheral port extends to the periphery of the plate and is open to the periphery of the plate. 
     
     
         14 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein the target member covers the plate entirely. 
     
     
         15 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the target system further comprises a circumferential strap disposed around a circumference of the target member;   the circumferential strap is a compression strap and includes a third ratchet mechanism: and   the circumferential strap is configured to compress the target member.   
     
     
         16 . The target system of  claim 15 , further comprising an annular shield mounted to the target member proximate the circumference of the target member in a position to block the circumferential strap from axes thrown at the target member. 
     
     
         17 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein the plate defines a keyhole slot configured to receive and hang from a hanging member. 
     
     
         18 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein the target member is comprised of end-grain wood. 
     
     
         19 . The target system of  claim 18 , wherein the end-grain wood derives from a Douglas Fir tree. 
     
     
         20 . The target system of  claim 1 , wherein the inner face displays a second arrangement of scoring regions and the target member is configured to be selectively reversed with the outer face abutting the plate to outwardly present the second arrangement of scoring regions on the inner face.