My local Highland Games festival: The tradition of heavy athletics holds great historical significance as it allowed fighters to train during occupation when weapons were forbidden etc etc etc very serious tradition etc... Mike Beech History Corner: So basically, scotch was invented before television-
In light of your finishing statement about not taking things too seriously and having fun, I'm reminded of the first Highland Games my wife and I attended. We were impressed with the comradery between the competitors and how the more experienced ones would help the less experienced with their technique. We enjoy the games though I go to watch and drink tasty adult beverages with other kilt wearers.
Great point about it taking a long time to get good at it. My first games in Greenville 5 years ago, I completely expected to win even though I had never competed before.....I did not win.
aaron george I'm competing in Greenville in May. My first also, how hard was it to get used to the events? Have you ever done anything like that before?
Great video Mike. Respect to the Bare Crew for their willingness to try it out and have a good time. Especially enjoyed the details about getting started. Thanks!
I am going to be competing in my first highland games in the amateur division next month. I've been wanting to do this for a while. And now is the time to do it. This video is certainly one of the most helpful videos I have found. Thank you!
Presume all you guys a have seen the film THE HEAVIES about highland Games in Scotland...featuring Matt Vincent ...search Amazon Prime Video for 'THE HEAVIES'
Hi Nick, Saw the video and thought it was great. Here is my dilemma. I’m 50, never did track or field and am only recently been getting back into shape with a trainer with great success. For older competitors who are new to the idea of getting involved it’s a bit more tricky I should think. Are the basic training ideas the same but on a much reduced scale? I like the idea of attending a festival since one can talk to people who are out to enjoy themselves and are older.
love the video Mike! definitely happy that I found the highland games, it's been the most fun I've ever had competing and the people I've met make the experience even better.
The only local competition in Georgia (the state) is the highland festival which is invite only and their director said invites are based on placings from previous years. So I have no idea how to get started in this.
Thank you for this information. I'm a women and am interested in competing some time in the future. You have given lots of good notes. I live in NC and Asheville area (WNC) is heavy on scot-irish festival. Thanks again!
I see Nick was worried about hurting everyone but his buddy with the hammer.Safety tip: never stand to the left of a right handed thrower with the hammer!
I'm absolutely competing next year. There are a few games within driving distance up here in Ontario and we'll be hitting them as spectators this year to try and meet some people. Was wanting to start throwing this year, but I decided to try my luck with powerlifting and figured it would help build a solid base at the very least.
Me: I live in Arlington Texas. I doubt there are many Highland games competitions near me. Him: ...here in Round Rock Texas... Me: well there goes my excuse.
Watching you big ass guys struggle with the weight for distance made me laugh. I am supposed to compete in my first Highland Games in Scotland in July if the Corona will go away.
Enjoyed the video. Just wondering which implement were the Bare brothers most surprised by throwing? I know the first time I tried HWD it was the most awkward thing that I had ever tried to do. Like Nick said that he had seen you and Matt throw it and so had I but seeing it done and doing it are not the same. Thanks for the video.
Sheaves and other gear can be found at throwbros.com, but the metal implements are better sourced from local guys doing it independently. It's not really cost effective for any shop to make them at scale.
I'm thinking about competing for the 1st time at a Ren Fest in my area coming up but I only weigh 155lbs, I lift weights regularly and I'm pretty strong for my size but I feel I'm on the light side for competing, I'd say the minimal/recommended weight is probably around the 200lb mark.
Are there any good forums or message boards for finding local groups? I’m in Ardmore, Ok. I want to give this a try. But I’ve never been a thrower, and want to make sure I don’t injure myself.
Africans, Asians, Mexicans, English, German, Russian, polish etc... Everyone in the world pretends to be Scottish and comes to these events. There is no longer anything special about it. Our sacred traditions, bloodline, and heritage has become a game for anyone to play. You, just like fucking anyone, can indeed ruin and shit on these joke events if you want.
@@AudioJeep I mean why don't you want your culture shared and celebrated? This is at least something decent to come out of a country that has such an oppressed and suppressed history...
