26 Jul 04
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So, I am down in the West County visiting my parents (well, the beach and a pub) for the weekend when I decided to try the local fete with my brother. Not much going on (there tends not to be at such events) but they did have a Wellington boot throwing competition.
Old sibling rivalries rise to the surface, and 15 minutes (and a quite a bit of spare change) later, I walk away the winner with a 29m throw – and bragging rights for the rest of the day.
Last year’s record was 19 meters. I await the phone call telling me where to collect my prize. Has anyone else here managed to throw a boot further? (as if I care, I just wanted to share my minor victory.)
-Russ
26 Jul 04
Originally posted by RussCongratulations Russ! though I suspect our American friends will wonder what on earth you are talking about.
So, I am down in the West County visiting my parents (well, the beach and a pub) for the weekend when I decided to try the local fete with my brother. Not much going on (there tends not to be at such events) but they did have a Wellington boot throwing competition.
Old sibling rivalries rise to the surface, and 15 minutes (and a quite a bit of spare change) ...[text shortened]... ed to throw a boot further? (as if I care, I just wanted to share my minor victory.)
-Russ
What is your technique, overarm, underarm or a kind of sideways fling?
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26 Jul 04
Originally posted by collemanWell, I don't want to give too much about my technique away - the competition may be reading (West Country Farmers are known to be very interested in both Chess and the Internet.😉 ) - but first off, you start with a little liquid lubrication (local ale applied to throat.)
Congratulations Russ! though I suspect our American friends will wonder what on earth you are talking about.
What is your technique, overarm, underarm or a kind of sideways fling?
😲
Then, facing away from your target. Twist your upper body, and then unwind and rotate in an explosive release of energy at the point of release - launching the footwear at approx 40 degrees. (Any higher and I found the boot got caught in the wind, and would boomerang back. I almost took out a car window.)
Remember, your body is a spring. Concentrate, focus, and you too could be a champ.
For American readers – I have forgotten what you call Wellies – ‘gum boots’, right?
-Russ
26 Jul 04
Originally posted by RussReminds me of that episode of the Office when they throw Tim's boot over the pub on his birthday.
So, I am down in the West County visiting my parents (well, the beach and a pub) for the weekend when I decided to try the local fete with my brother. Not much going on (there tends not to be at such events) but they did have a Wellington boot throwing competition.
Old sibling rivalries rise to the surface, and 15 minutes (and a quite a bit of spare change) ...[text shortened]... ed to throw a boot further? (as if I care, I just wanted to share my minor victory.)
-Russ
I find boot throwing a sad and tragic event.
Was it weighted?
Here in Holland they used to have an old custum of eel-pulling.
From the bridges over the canals they would hang live eels on ropes and the pullers would row along and try to grab one as it squirmed in the air.
It's been banned for reasons unknown to me. I reckon I could have been a champion eel-puller.
27 Jul 04
Originally posted by shavixmiroh, shavi, I would imagine that you are quite good at pulling the eel.😀
Reminds me of that episode of the Office when they throw Tim's boot over the pub on his birthday.
I find boot throwing a sad and tragic event.
Was it weighted?
Here in Holland they used to have an old custum of eel-pulling.
From the bridges over the canals they would hang live eels on ropes and the pullers would row along and try to grab one as ...[text shortened]...
It's been banned for reasons unknown to me. I reckon I could have been a champion eel-puller.
27 Jul 04
Originally posted by RussRuss, does this in any way involve sheep?
So, I am down in the West County visiting my parents (well, the beach and a pub) for the weekend when I decided to try the local fete with my brother. Not much going on (there tends not to be at such events) but they did have a Wellington boot throwing competition.
Old sibling rivalries rise to the surface, and 15 minutes (and a quite a bit of spare change) ...[text shortened]... ed to throw a boot further? (as if I care, I just wanted to share my minor victory.)
-Russ