How to respond when she asks if you've tried axe throwing
Learn how to answer her axe throwing question on Hinge. Simple moves that show interest and keep the conversation moving toward a real date.
She's asking about axe throwing for a reason. Either she does it, she's been thinking about trying it, or she's testing whether you're the type who does random activities. This is a soft invitation dressed as a question. Your job is to answer honestly, signal that you're not boring, and turn her interest into momentum.
A good reply lands in three places at once. It answers her actual question without overthinking it. It tells her something about what you do or would be willing to do. And it opens a door for her to say yes to something, whether that's "I love axe throwing" or "We should go try it."
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Why she's asking about axe throwing specifically
She's either done it and liked it, or she's been looking for an excuse to try it and wants to know if you'd be game. Axe throwing is specific enough that it signals she does things and thinks you might too. It's a low-stakes way to test if you're someone who says yes to experiences. A vague question about hobbies gets vague answers. A concrete activity question like this one is actually an opening.
Answer first, then add one real detail
Start by telling her whether you have or haven't. Then add one sentence that shows you're not a robot about it. If you've done it, say where or what you thought. If you haven't, say you'd try it or that you've done something similar. The point is to answer and move forward at the same time. She already knows what the question is. She's waiting to see how you respond to it.
Send it soon and watch for her next move
Reply within a few hours if you can. Axe throwing is a specific interest, which means her follow-up will tell you a lot. If she says she loves it or suggests going, you have a direction. If she just says "oh cool," she might not be as invested. Either way, after you've answered, let her carry the thread. If she goes quiet after two of your replies in a row, move on. She had a chance to build on something real.
Why these replies fail
“lol no but I've thrown some wild punches at my ego”
Joking instead of answering wastes her opening and makes her feel like you're not taking her seriously
“Never tried it but I've always wanted to! Have you?”
Answering her question with another question kills momentum and puts all the weight on her to keep talking
“No, axes scare me a little bit to be honest”
Admitting fear about the activity reads as uninterested and makes the conversation awkward instead of opening it up
Common mistakes
- Writing a joke instead of an answer ("I've tried throwing axes at my problems" makes her work too hard to keep the thread going)
- Over-explaining why you haven't done it ("I've never really had the time but one day I'd like to..." sounds like you're making excuses)
- Asking her question back without answering first (puts the ball back in her court and stalls momentum)
- Being too cautious or hedging ("I mean, it could be fun I guess" reads as uninterested)
- Making it weird by bringing up danger or injury (kills the lightness of the conversation)
Questions people ask
- Should I say yes even if I haven't tried axe throwing?
- No. Tell the truth about whether you have or haven't. But add that you'd try it or that you've done something similar. She's not testing you on axe throwing specifically. She's seeing if you'll engage with her interest and say yes to doing things together.
- What if I think axe throwing is kind of a dumb activity?
- Keep that opinion to yourself. She's clearly interested in it or she wouldn't ask. Your reply is a yes or no about your experience, not a referendum on whether the activity is cool. You can think it's silly and still show up if she wants to go.
- How long should I wait before asking her out after this?
- Don't force it into this exchange. Answer her question, let her respond, and if the conversation is moving, mention getting drinks or doing the activity together naturally. Axe throwing is already a date suggestion sitting in the conversation. See if she picks it up.
- What if she doesn't reply to my axe throwing answer?
- She either lost interest or got busy. Send one more message about something else a day or two later. If that also gets nothing, stop. Two unanswered messages is a signal to move forward with someone else.
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