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Topic: WFD

Posted By: zdkrempin
Subject: WFD
Date Posted: 6/11/07 at 5:20pm

Is thowing a 44 or 53 lbs. kettle bell a good idea to practice with. I have not got my hands on the real deal yet. After throwing at the Tx Scottish Festival for the first time I know theres a huge difference from grabbing a ring opposed to a 1" thick kettle bell.

Just looking to begin some real training.

Any thoughts would be great.

I'm hooked and ready to learn.

out,

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Posted By: AlDargie
Date Posted: 6/12/07 at 2:49am

I don't think they are built to throw and they can be a bit pricey. If you are going to spend that type of money it would be better to either construct your own from weight plates or purchase something from the Old Celt, Mjolnir hammers or Ancient Athletics.

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Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy. - Outlaw Josey Wales

Posted By: northsider
Date Posted: 6/12/07 at 1:33pm

when i first started, I used a 25lb pud, which is similar to a kettle ball (not as aesthetically pleasing, but a weight welded to a handle). Sure it's not the same as the real thing, but its better than nothing. I would focus on the footwork of the throw because when you have a real weight, moving it into its' orbit is a bit different.

At the same time, I do agree with the previous post; making a simple practice weight isn't too difficult. Stick an eye bolt through some standard weights, attached a chain and handle (don't steal them from the local playground), throw and repeat.

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Wade Halverson
"The Highlander was a documentary shown in real time"

Posted By: zdkrempin
Date Posted: 6/12/07 at 4:30pm

thanks for the input guys. One more thing. Gloves or no gloves with the hammer?

Posted By: AlDargie
Date Posted: 6/13/07 at 7:40am

Toss up, sometimes there is so much tacky on the handle that I use gloves so skin doesn't get ripped off.

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Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy. - Outlaw Josey Wales

Posted By: J Payne
Date Posted: 6/14/07 at 5:47am

Ya know, the kettlebell probably won't be the worst thing in the world to merely practice your form with, but they can be a little pricey. As for bang for the buck, I'd just go by a 45lb plate (the kind with handles on the sides) and us that. No, it's not quite the same as a 56lb WFD, but it helped me get my form down, and it's way cheaper than a kettle bell.

Posted By: vbrown99
Date Posted: 6/26/07 at 5:14am

Check out Walmart for weights. Get 10 or 25 lb plates, with a 1" hole. Use a 3/4" iron nipple from Home Depot - it'll fit nice and tight in the 1" hole. A 3/8" clevis (from the rope/chain aisle at H/D), drill a hole in the nipple, grind it and the clevis a little to get the clevis on and attach a chain. I made one and used it this weekend for practice, it worked like a champ! I think I've got about $15 into the whole thing.

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Lake Dallas, TX
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Posted By: zdkrempin
Date Posted: 6/26/07 at 9:59am

great idea! im on my way. THANX