Channel: STIHLTIMBERSPORTS

Category: Sports

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Description: The Underhand Chop, replicating the practice of cutting up a felled tree, involves chopping through a horizontally mounted tree trunk from both sides with an axe. The athlete stands on top of the log. Cutting it through from only one side leads to disqualification. Best times for the Underhand Chop are under 15 seconds. Underhand Chop block diameter: • Pro: 32 cm (12.6 in) • Intermediate/Rookie: 30 cm (11.8 in) • Women: 27 cm (10.6 in) • Trophy format and team competition: 28 cm (11 in)