How do I get into TIMBERSPORTS®?

How do you get into timbersports?

How do I get into TIMBERSPORTS®?

  1. Beginner’s camp, Orsa. 19–20 March.
  2. Cost. 4,600 SEK, including training, equipment, wood, accommodation, and meals.
  3. Registration. Questions and registration are sent to [email protected].
  4. TIMBERSPORTS® also hosts a continuation camp.

What kind of wood does STIHL TIMBERSPORTS use?

white pine
Single Buck – Competitors make one cut through 18″-20″ of white pine using a single man cross cut saw. The competitor may have a helper to wedge the log and keep the saw lubricated. Time ends when the block is clearly severed. Standing Block Chop – Competitors race to chop through 12″-14″ of white pine.

Where is the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS held?

In 2020, the world’s largest championship in timber sports was planned to be held in Sweden, but the competitions were cancelled due to the pandemic. Now it is official – STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® has decided to host the World Championship 2022 in Sweden.

How much do STIHL TIMBERSPORTS make?

The Stihl Timbersports Series is a traveling series of contests. It divides $100,000 in cash and prizes among the best lumberjacks and lumberjills. Top competitors may also get endorsements. In fact, the Stihl events and even some regional contests can draw competitors from around the world.

How much do competitive lumberjacks make?

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.

Who are Stihl’s competitors?

Top Competitors of Stihl Holding AG & Co. KG

  • Husqvarna Group. 12,249. $1 Billion.
  • Emak S.p.A. 1,686. $419 Million.
  • ECHO. 1,163. $222 Million.
  • Worx. 4,000. $789 Million.
  • TTI. 48,028. $9 Billion.
  • MTD Products. 7,000. $2 Billion.
  • Greenworks Tools. 5,000. $1 Billion.
  • Makita. 16,424. $4 Billion.

What is the objective of timbersports?

The aim is to cut three cookies of a specified thickness from a horizontally positioned trunk (diameter 46 cm) as quickly as possible using an extremely powerful, specially tuned chainsaw known as a hot saw. The challenge in this discipline lies in controlling the power concentrated in the 60 to 80 HP chain saw.

What is a hot chainsaw?

A hot saw is a type of chainsaw that has been modified to increase its power and efficiency. They are also sometimes called “hot dogs” or “sausages” because they look like long, thin sausages when they’re running.

How do you use Stihl Timbersports?

Application: 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.

How much do Alaskan lumberjacks make?

How much does a Logger make in Alaska? The average Logger salary in Alaska is $44,359 as of March 29, 2022, but the range typically falls between $41,967 and $50,645.

Is there woodchopping in the Olympics?

Woodchopping apparatus used in the Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. This woodchopping apparatus, consisting of a trolley, frame, log and hammer, has significance in material culture due to its role in the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games, an important event in the social history of Sydney and NSW.

Is timbersports a sport?

The sport has its roots in Australia and New Zealand. All the disciplines require the athletes to demonstrate skills in handling the equipment and the wood, along with strength, stamina and a precise technique. STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® is an international extreme sports competition series.

What is the Stihl Timbersports Series?

The Stihl Timbersports Series is a series of woodsman or wood chopping competitions where the athletes compete in the use of axes and saws in manners typical for lumberjacks. It was founded in 1985, and currently includes six different disciplines, with both professional and collegiate divisions.

What is the history of Timbersports?

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.

How many lumberjack events are there in timber sports?

TIMBERSPORTS® Disciplines Learn more about the six lumberjack events in TIMBERSPORTS® and the technique for each discipline. Athlete Resources Get everything you need to know about becoming a STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® lumberjack. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

What is the Stihl Timbersports Hall of Fame?

Each year, starting in 2015, the Stihl Timbersports Series celebrates athletes who have made an impact in the sport by inducting them into the Timbersports Hall of Fame. Here are the inductees: