Caber Tossing

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On a wide, open field, a large man dressed in a kilt stands, confident and sure. In front of him, two men lift a long, heavy tree log off the ground and stands it upright. Then, they lean the log against the man’s shoulder. The man squares his legs, squats down, lifts the log, runs forward carrying it before finally tossing it into the air!

Does this activity sound strange and bizarre to you? It is actually a legitimate sport called ‘Caber Toss’, and it is one of the most popular sports in a series of sporting events in Scotland called the and even Read on to

Scotland may be known for its breathtaking scenery and rolling hills, but it is also known for its Highland Games. The Games are known for its unique sporting and athletic events, many of which involve throwing and lifting. It is believed the Games began as impromptu competitions.

Today, the Games are held annually during spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating the Scottish and Celtic culture. The Games primarily revolve around athletic events such as the shot

There are several heavy events featured in the Games, but none is more popular than the Caber Toss. The word ‘caber’ comes from the Gaelic word, cabar, which refers to a wooden beam. The person who tosses the caber is called a ‘tosser’.

Caber Toss, also called ‘tossing the caber’, is an athletic event where a participant has to throw a caber, or a long log, sometimes five metres in length, so that it turns over in the air and falls on the ground.

This sport is thought to have developed from the need to toss logs across narrow chasms to help in crossing them. In the past, lumberjacks also needed to transport logs by throwing them in streams.

The goal of Caber Toss is to toss the caber so that it turns end over end before eventually falling directly away from the tosser in a ’12 o’clock’ position, like on a clock face.

The distance thrown is not important. Rather, a participant is graded on accuracy, and if he can execute a straight end-over-end toss. The closer the tosser is able to throw the caber at a 12 o’clock position, the more points will be awarded to him. If the caber falls back towards the tosser, he will lose points. If the caber should fall at a different angle, a side judge will be called in to give a measurement of the angle the caber makes with the ground.

Caber Toss is no easy feat. Not only is the log long, it is also heavy, weighing up to 79kg! A participant hence needs to be very strong. When carrying the caber, the tosser must balance the caber upright, which is A less-experienced tosser may easily lose control and allow the caber to fall to the ground. Besides being strong, a tosser needs to have good techniques as well, as it is crucial in balancing the caber and flipping it.

Get an informative look as to how caber tossing is done!

There are other events besides the Caber Toss in the Highland Games. However, the Games are also a celebration of culture, and Scotland is known for its rich history. That is why there are also entertainment and exhibits related to Scottish or Gaelic culture being held.

A notable highlight is the massing of the pipe bands, where hundreds of pipers

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