How do you get into timber sports?
How do I get into TIMBERSPORTS®? TIMBERSPORTS® is an international and action-packed extreme sport. In order to train and compete in TIMBERSPORTS®, you must have completed the training courses provided by STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®. TIMBERSPORTS® trainingcamps are divided into beginner’s camp and continuation camp.
Where is Matt Cogar from?
Webster Springs, West Virginia
Matt grew up in a tiny town outside of Webster Springs, West Virginia, an area that’s produced some of the country’s finest timbersports athletes over the years. His father, Paul, was a competitive lumberjack when he was growing up, but Matt says his parents never pushed him into the sport.
What wood do they use in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS?
All wood in STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® series competition is either a species of poplar or pine, soft woods that are available in most countries across the world.
What saws do they use in STIHL TIMBERSPORTS?
The short answer is a lot. The stock saw event starts with a matched pair of STIHL MS660 chainsaws, the second most powerful saws that STIHL builds.
Are there real lumberjack games?
The Lumberjack World Championships are held annually in Hayward, Wisconsin. The event began in 1960 and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl. There are 21 events for both men and women to compete for over $50,000 in prize money. Contestants come from the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
How do you qualify for STIHL TIMBERSPORTS?
To be considered for inclusion in either the 2021 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Pro or Rookie competition, an application form and resume must be completed and returned by January 31, 2021. A $100 registration fee must be included with the application.
Who makes the axes for STIHL TIMBERSPORTS?
Mitch Argent Axes Competition to Take Out 2021 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Australian Trophy | STIHL Australia.
When did STIHL TIMBERSPORTS start?
1985
Stihl Timbersports began in 1985, and the earliest broadcasts were made from a field in Wisconsin, United States, using a single camera on a forklift. At this time, there was no overall Series championship. Instead, awards were given for performances in individual events on venues around the country.
Who won the 2021 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS?
Renee Retschlag from Kilcoy, Queensland has taken the national title at the 2021 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Australian Women’s Championship in St Kilda. In an incredibly close competition, two ladies tied on 13 points at the end of three TIMBERSPORTS® axe and sawing disciplines.
Is Lumberjacking a sport?
Lumberjack is a sport in which the participants put their logging skills to test. Lumberjack events have several types of competitions for chopping, cutting, logging and several other disciplines.
How many hours a day do loggers work?
Loggers generally work thirty-six to forty hours a week. In some parts of the country logging is a seasonal activity, and loggers may have to move or find other jobs for part of the year. Many loggers belong to labor unions.
Where do loggers sleep?
They usually lived in bunkhouses or tents. Common equipment included the axe and cross-cut saw. Lumberjacks could be found wherever there were vast forests to be harvested and a demand for wood, most likely in Scandinavia, Canada, and parts of the United States.
What is a Michigan axe used for?
Michigan Axe. This axe is a common shape for felling axes, having originally risen to popularity in the 1860s. It has a curved head, which is ideal for chopping large trees and dense wood types.
What is Lumberjack chopping?
This event combines the skills of the chopper and the high climber. Out in the forest this technique enables a working lumberjack to reach softer wood above the tough and knotty base of a tree marked for cutting.
What is the Lumberjack World Championships?
The Lumberjack World Championships are held annually in Hayward, Wisconsin. The event began in 1960 and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl. There are 21 events for both men and women to compete for over $50,000 in prize money.
What are the different types of lumberjack events?
Lumberjack events have several types of competitions for chopping, cutting, logging and several other disciplines. The most popular lumberjack event is the Lumberjack World Championship, an international annual event held in Hayward, Wisconsin, which sees participants from countries like Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
When was the first lumberjack contest held?
The event began in 1960 and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl. There are 21 events for both men and women to compete for over $50,000 in prize money. Contestants come from the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.