Brand a z most relevant. Adult 3 mens 3 womens 3 boys 1 girls 1 unisex 7 weight. Available to ship 18. In the scottish event a round metal ball weighing 16 or 22 lb. The size of the weight varies with the competition class. Like the other throwing events the competition is decided by who can throw the implement the farthest.
The fundamentals for the hammer and weight throws are very similar. Athletes throw a metal ball 16lb726kg for men 4kg88lb for women for distance thats attached to a grip by a steel wire no longer than 122m while remaining inside a seven foot 2135m diameter circle. Online shopping for hammer weight throws throwing equipment from a great selection at sports outdoors store. With the feet in a fixed position the hammer is whirled about ones head and thrown for distance over the shoulder. Hammer weight throw equipment. For women is attached to the end of a shaft about 4 feet in length and made out of wood bamboo rattan or plastic.
Now this one has several elements to consider. The bar is raised until only one athlete remains. In this back breaking event the athlete tosses a 56 lb weight over a cross bar. Of course any hammer thrower knows this but here are the exact specifications for each age category. This event is similar to the hammer throw as seen in modern day track and field competitions though with some differences. If you have a youth athlete who wants to compete in the hammer check your local rules.
Throwing weight rules for hammer throw. Our next sport is hammer throw. 56 pound weight for height. Advanced male athletes throw a 25 kg 56 lb. The hammer implement is almost always the same weight as the shot put at each level. For men or 12 or 16 lb.
The event is rarely competed at the high school level but when it is the boys use a 12 pound hammer and the girls use a 4 kilogram implement. Show only zxazx items. 99 699 shipping. The following are videos on technique and training we have found useful. 3 kg 1 35 kg 1 4 kg 1 45 kg 1 5 kg 1 12 lb 1 20 lb 2 25 lb. The weight is tossed with one hand only from a standing position and the athlete is allowed three tries at each height.
You have to consider the weight the total length and the head diameter. Zxazx friction resistant multipurpose nylon camo rigging tree arborist throw weight bag climbing throw bag suit for outdoor sports explore rigging accessories. Or four stone weight female athletes throw a 12 kg 28 lb weight and male master class or senior athletes throw a 19 kg 42 lb. The mens hammer weighs 16 pounds 726 kg and measures 3 feet 11 3 4 inches 1213 cm in length and the womens hammer weighs 882 lb 4 kg and 3 ft 11 in 1194 cm in length. Places are determined by maximum height reached with the fewest misses.