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The Stihl - UPM Tihill European Lumberjack Sports Championships
The event is being organised by The British Lumberjack Sports Association.
Details about entering can be obtained from David Sands Tel: + 44 (0)1435 882597.
30 competitors from at least 6 European countries will compete for the European crown and the Stihl - UPM Tilhill Perpetual Trophy.
There will be 5 individual competitions and the European Champion will be the person who accumulates the highest total of points from all 5 competitions. There will also be a team event on the Saturday. Prizes will be awarded to third place in all 5 competitions as well as the grand aggregate.
The competitions are:
Standing Block
The log is secured in a vertical position and the competitor stands on the ground. Competitors cut an opening face on one side then rush around to the other to complete the cut. The winner is the one whose log is chopped through first.
Under-hand Block
The log is secured in a horizontal position and foot holds cut into the top. Standing on top of the log the log is chopped inches from the toes from both sides until it is cut into two.
Single Saw
This is using a two man cross cut saw adapted for use by one person. The aim is to cut a disc of timber from the log as quickly as possible. Saws can cost upwards of £900 and are as sharp as a surgical scalpel.
Stock Chainsaw
Two factory matched, high powered, specially tuned Stihl racing saws are used. Operators race against the clock to cut off 2 or 3 discs from a log from a standing start. Points are awarded for accuracy as well as time.
Two-Board Tree Climb
This discipline originates in the giant redwood forests of North America. Because the massive buttresses often rose many feet above the ground it was found to be almost impossible to fell them at ground level so the cutters would cut pockets into the wood and ascend the tree standing only on steel tipped boards. Competitors have to ascend the pole by cutting pockets for two boards before standing on the second and cutting the top off the pole similar to the standing block.
The event is being organised by The British Lumberjack Sports Association. Details about entering can be obtained from David Sands Tel: + 44 (0)1435 882597.
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