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Typical Length of WOB Implement
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    Posted: 4/08/14 at 4:14pm
With all of the variables of rings and implement shapes, what is typical length (range) for the implement for WOB (standing)?
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It is generally shorter than the 18" allowed for in the rules. Most are probably around 14-15".

Just for reference:

http://www.nasgaweb.com/rules.asp

Tossing the Weight for Height
Standard Weight:Men
Women
Master		56 lbs.
28 lbs.
42 lbs. or 56 lbs.
The weight will be thrown with one hand only. The weight shall be made of metal but can be of various shapes and sizes including spherical, bullet or box shaped. The handle can either be attached directly to the weight or attached with a length chain. The handle may also be of various shapes and thickness such as a ring, triangle or a "D" shape. The total weight of each implement shall be 28 lb., 42 lbs. and 56 lbs. The women shall throw a 28 lb. weight and the men shall throw a 56 lb. weight. If there is a master's class they may throw a 42 lb. weight instead of a 56 lb. weight. The implement shall not measure more than 18" in overall length but a weight shorter than this is normally used when thrown for height to avoid hitting the ground when swung between the legs. Any throwing style may be used as long as the rules are followed and the style is deemed safe by the judge.
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