Arlington Scottish Games pics

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Alright. I'm back. Here are the pics as promised.

The Braemar stone. This is a 26# rock that you throw for distance.
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The light hammer. This is a 16# hammer. It's basically a PVC pipe with a lead ball attached to the end of it. The goal is to throw it as far as you can.

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The Sheaf toss. This is a 16# burlap bag filled with rope. You use a pitch fork to toss it as high as you can.


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This toss didn't count cause it was outside the goal.
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56# for height or WOB (weight over bar). Goal is similar to the sheaf toss. You toss a 56# weight as high as you can.

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The 56# weight for distance. This is a 56# weight that's attached to a chain. The goal is to get momentum and throw the sucka' as far as you can.
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The 28# distance. Same goal as the 56# but the weight is a lot less.
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And finally the caber toss. Unfortunately Karl didn't get any pics of the actual toss. It took my third attempt to finally toss it over.

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jpc1058 said:
Welcome back !!! Must have been a heck of an experience. So, how did you do ??
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Thanks. I can't wait 'til Sept. when I compete again. I'm freakin addicted. It took from 9:30-4 in the 91 degree outside. So, it was hot but it's absolutely, extremely badass.

I'll know on Tues exactly what my ranking was. I think I ended up placing pretty much in the middle.
 
Awesome pic's Evo :D Glad you had a Blast. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun. You have to post your ranking when you know.. Looking forward to the update. BTW Lovin' the Kilt ;)
 
jenn said:
Awesome pic's Evo :D Glad you had a Blast. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun. You have to post your ranking when you know.. Looking forward to the update. BTW Lovin' the Kilt ;)
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Fun, my dear, doesn't even come close to desribing it. I'm so ready for Tulsa... I can taste it.

Aye, if I had known so many ladies liked the kilt before, I'd never have left the house without it on.:p
 
AJP said:
NICE! good stuff, I was waiting for those.;)
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Thanks. :) I am now of the belief everyone should compete in something...PLing, OLing, throwing, track&field, any sort of sport. It's a very enlightening experience. ;)
 
Finally got the results. I came in 6th out of 10 over all.
Here is how I ranked in each event-
Braemar stone: 3rd place; 23'-8.75"
56# distance: 8th place; 15'-10"
28# distance: 4th; 38'-0.5" <--PR
16# hammer: 8th place; 64'-4.75" <--PR
22# hammer: 10th place; 40'-3"

caber:2nd (three guys got a 12:00, so technically there's 3 1st places and I would be in 2nd place); 1:00

The next two events there really isn't a placing for. It's kinda like with the caber.
sheaf: 18'. 6 of us made it 18'. Only 1 passed 18'.
56# height: I didn't even rank...I suck so bad at this event.
 
evo - nice work powerhouse. sorry ive been m.i.a., but im gonna try to increase the posts per day hahaha. if u on AIM tonight, gimme a shout.
 
evolution said:
Thanks. :) I am now of the belief everyone should compete in something...PLing, OLing, throwing, track&field, any sort of sport. It's a very enlightening experience. ;)
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Right you are! I throw discus, shot-put and javelin on my varsity highschool track team and I have an absolute blast! The raw power and technique needed are unbelievable. Those are some sweet pictures you've posted. Good job and congrats. :)
 
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