Question about implements

I have never competed, but have wanted to for a while. I will compete this year at the Glasgow KY Highland games, and wanted to know about implements. I have the ability to make my own, but these will not be allowed in the games for sure, but I can not see buying the implements for all 7 of the contests. will there be ones that I can use for the games only or will I need to borrow some? Thanks for any help.

Oh and to further answer your question you can use the home made ones no problem, but as always if you are near someone that actually throws it is best to throw with them if they are cool with it.

matt_t2004 wrote: Ok that helps. I was just wondering if the old weight plates method would be allowed at the games. Thanks

And KO and his family provide lunch, so your all set if you have a kilt and some throwing shoes.  Nice game to start with IMO.  You will have some solid guys there to question also.  Very nice field to throw on, nice and warm, good folks.  

If you can purchase a kettlbell ( 35lb range) it might bridge the gap a bit until you have all the implements ..... The key is start moving and releasing, there a 1000 of training videos out there. Walmart should b under a dollar a pound on KB's. 8 lb Rock or Shot in a long wool sock for some single arm hammer winds. Get creative! Maybe ask Santa Claus.

17/20 wrote: If you can purchase a kettlbell ( 35lb range) it might bridge the gap a bit until you have all the implements ..... The key is start moving and releasing, there a 1000 of training videos out there. Walmart should b under a dollar a pound on KB's. 8 lb Rock or Shot in a long wool sock for some single arm hammer winds. Get creative! Maybe ask Santa Claus.

and that is why we all have opinions. If you have kettlebells, by all means use them. They are better than nothing. But, to buy one to avoid buying something else, that you will buy eventually anyway seems silly.