26lb Braemar Stone Standards
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Topic: 26lb Braemar Stone Standards
Posted By: BenEdwards
Subject: 26lb Braemar Stone Standards
Date Posted: 7/30/10 at 12:48pm
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I've been looking for the lower-level (Class C and B) 26lb Braemar Stone records or just standards for what is considered "fair to good to great." Anyone able to point me to these records? I have a 29lb stone that I'm using for my Braemar training. Just had my first workout with it today but I want to have some concrete goals to shoot for. Thanks in advance! I did find that the 28lb record is over double (40'11") what I threw, so that is quite humbling. I only got 18' on my best throw today. ------------- http://goalorientedtraining.wordpress.com/ |
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Posted By: Joel Sim
Date Posted: 7/30/10 at 1:59pm
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fwiw In my exp the only time you'll find records for B & C class athlete's is a field record kept by an AD for a specific game or stone. What's more, these are usually A class numbers as setting one of these records generally means you're good enough to move up. as far as goals or stone put advice - I'm the last person you want to listen to. Maybe post some video and see if some of the heavy hitters will help out, they're usually very willing to offer pointers. ------------- |
Posted By: BenEdwards
Date Posted: 7/30/10 at 2:17pm
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Appreciate that Joel! I figure it'll be one of those things where I'll no doubt get farther throws the more practice I put in. I'm already watching every video I can on my free time. I need to hook up with some throwers in my area though. ------------- http://goalorientedtraining.wordpress.com/ |
Posted By: West
Date Posted: 7/31/10 at 6:34pm
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Where are you located Ben? Also, be sure to train with a 16 lbs. stone as well as an underweight stone, like a 14 lbs. one. The lighter stone will help train your body to move faster. You will also be able to focus more on technique when weight of the implement your holding isnt an issue. ------------- Drink to the fame of it, honor the name of it, The Tartan. |
Posted By: verewulf
Date Posted: 8/01/10 at 3:56am
I am no where near an expert.  But on the days I really train stone I use 2 different weight bowling balls a hideous 22# stone a decent 16 # stone a 16 # shot and a retarded 60 pounder. That way I work with allot of different sizes weights and shapes, I have yet to meet a nice well shaped stone. |
Posted By: BenEdwards
Date Posted: 8/01/10 at 9:08am
I'm in Lawrence, Kansas. About 30 minutes from KC. Thanks for the tip on training with underweight stones as well as overweight, I didn't know that but it definitely makes sense. ------------- http://goalorientedtraining.wordpress.com/ |
West wrote:Posted By: BenEdwards
Date Posted: 8/01/10 at 9:09am
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That sounds like a good idea to train with the extremely overweight stone too. The 29lber is pretty awkwardly-shaped (not even close to being round) so I hope that carries over to any stone I use in a contest. ------------- http://goalorientedtraining.wordpress.com/ |
Posted By: The_Murph
Date Posted: 8/02/10 at 4:08pm
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I'd say try not to train with something extremely over weight very often it slows you arm speed way down and actually hurts more than helps.......training with a light weight is great stuff ------------- "perfect is the enemy of good" |
Posted By: BenEdwards
Date Posted: 8/03/10 at 3:18am
Thanks for the tip! ------------- http://goalorientedtraining.wordpress.com/ |
Posted By: Slfarr
Date Posted: 8/10/10 at 8:41am
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I dunno if I would use a 60 pound stone, but training
heavier is a good idea in my opinion. 60 seems a bit excessive , but i might try a 30, or that 29 is probably close enough. Light is also really good cause these guys are right, it develops speed and explosiveness. Its kinda like maxing out on squats to get the raw power, and doing cleans to get the explosiveness, or at least that's the best way I can think to explain it. Hope this helps a little, good luck man. |