Making Implements
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Topic: Making Implements
Posted By: norkasd
Subject: Making Implements
Date Posted: 7/04/12 at 3:31pm
| I obtained some Schedule 40 PVC and used some small hole 5 lb plates for the hammer. I'm guessing that because I am near 50 years of age and under 190 lbs, I will throw the 16lb hammer. Now, for the weight throw for distance, how many links to the handle or, what is the length from the weight to the handle? Also, is there a limit on the height of the handle or type of handle used on the weight throw for height? I have some pitch forks around the farm, could I make a sheaf for throwing from a pitch fork with attachted weights? |
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Posted By: matt
Date Posted: 7/04/12 at 5:52pm
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Light weight 18 inches overall no real rules on the handle or amount of links and chain size that i know of.I think some throwing orgs have what they call a standard set of implements. Wob most use 12inch overall but you may come accross 15 inch overall
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Posted By: Sammy68123
Date Posted: 7/04/12 at 10:31pm
Hammer weights are the same for lightweight and masters as for open : 22# heavy and 16# light.
Hopefully you have a farm pitchfork nominally known as a "hay fork"--three-tine, although some people will remove the center tine to make it 2-tine. Some games only allow 3-tine forks, while others allow both 2- and 3-tine. Of course, the AD has to make sure there is a legit fork on hand in case no one brought his/her own fork to the games (not common). ------------- Teresa Merrick Bellevue, NE |
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