I want to get into caber tossing, but don't know where I can buy cabers from.
2006-09-12 23:01:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
a Scottish lumber yard
2006-09-12 23:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by peter s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The origins of caber tossing are not clear but some say that it was developed from throwing tree trunks well into the middle of a river so they would float down to the sawmills without snagging on the river banks. However, it is more likely it started as a challenge of strength among the foresters who tried to see how far they could throw a tree. A caber used for open competition is normally about 18 feet long and about 150lbs in weight. The famous Braemar caber which measures 16ft and weighs 132lbs
is indeed a challenge. The art of throwing for distance is now
replaced by the accuracy judged in relation to an imaginary face of a clock on the ground and the perfect toss is the one which lands nearest 12 o`clock. The caber is raised in a perpendicular position in front of the competing athlete by helpers, who then places his clasped hands under the narrow end by resting the caber against his shoulders he rises. With the heavy end of the caber towering away above him, he then must have complete control and balance before starting his run. At top speed he takes his run and coming to a stop he quickly hurls the caber with the heavy end hitting the ground first and hopefully the light end will carry over to fall into a 12 o`clock position. The accuracy is decided by the judge who runs after him and makes his decision as to how near to a perfect throw has been achieved. Where the caber fails to turn over, then the angle to which it reached will be noted for placing of the athlete in that event. It is normal practice to have more than one caber available at each Highland games to allow for the different standard of athlete taking part on that day and also in the event that one may be broken.
check out ambaile.org for contacts as to prices. or chop down that tree in next doors garden that has been annoying you
2006-09-12 23:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are located but, while watching highland games on the tv here in the US they mentioned that due to the lack of equipment in the US people generally get a saw mill or a carpenter to have them cut a piece of wood with similar weight and balance to a caber and they practice with that. Much like they find similar sized rocks for practicing the throwing events.
2006-09-13 01:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well here in the US I'd suggest a country hardware store.
That is where I was able to buy some telephone poles to use to run electric to my cabin.
2006-09-12 23:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it called Caber Tossing cos all Scots are tossers?
2006-09-13 00:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by Farmer Phil 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whoever organises your local Highland Games or similar event might be able to get you started in the right direction. Guid luck!
2006-09-12 23:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by knoodelhed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well well i was about to sell one on e bay,but to you my mate half price £600,only been tossed twice,one cearfull lumberjack owner,taxed and de-barked last weekend.
2006-09-12 23:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by davedtaff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try your local lumber jack.
2006-09-12 23:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by badgerbeetle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anne summers
2006-09-12 23:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tosser.com?
2006-09-12 23:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by markhatter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋