Caber toss

In Scotland, the caber is usually made from a larch tree, and it can be between 16–20 feet (5–6 metres) tall and weigh 90–150 pounds (40–70 kilograms).[1][2] The term "caber" derives from the Gaelic word cabar, which refers to a wooden beam.[4] The record for most caber tosses in three minutes is currently held by Scottish teenager Andrew Murphie.He managed to perform 26 successful caber tosses on 23 June 2024 in Grantown on Spey, Scotland smashing the previous record of 16, which was set in Canada.Weight and strength are essential for success, but technique is also important for balancing the caber when lifting it, and flipping up the held (tapered) end to promote a clean toss.
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