What is going on here?

**Crawdaddyjc** · 22nd June 17, 07:07 PM

I saw this pic on the interwebs yesterday and have no idea what he is doing. Can someone let me know? Also- what tartan is he wearing? I really love the colors. But those white hose lol

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**KMCMICHAEL** · 22nd June 17, 07:36 PM

It looks like a kettlebell on a chain...I have never seen anyone use a chain for that exercise.

**Tarheel** · 23rd June 17, 05:01 PM

The unusual remarks aside, I'll bet this contest is a lot harder than first seems. At biker rallies, one of the events I participate in is called "Slow Race". Try driving a heavy motorcycle for 100 meter length at the slowest speed, without touching the ground with your feet or leaving the 1 meter wide lane border. In the fifteen years I have entered in dozens of rallies, I have won three times. I think it was because there were fewer contestants at those events.

Besides, I'm too old to bend over that far now.

**Luke MacGillie** · 24th June 17, 04:48 AM

Looks like a variation of the grain sack toss?

**WillowEstate** · 25th June 17, 08:57 AM

Hmm, I would have guessed some variation of the traditional "Weight for height", where the weight is swung between the legs and tossed over a bar (taking a step smartly forward after release). But that isn't done standing on a barrel!

I think I can only conclude "Only in Australia!" Very little surprises me after a few years here!

**Tarheel** · 25th June 17, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by WillowEstate

I think I can only conclude "Only in Australia!" Very little surprises me after a few years here!

That includes the Platypus when I think Australia.

**FossilHunter** · 22nd June 17, 07:39 PM

At first I thought it looked like he had some unholy gas but on closer inspection it looks like some form of hammer throw (see the ball poking out from under his kilt attached to a rod).

As for the hose, many athletes I see in videos and photos from Highland games wear the kilt over whatever athletic attire they would normally wear, even at games like those in braemar, so I'd give him a pass.

No clue on the tartan though.

**Crawdaddyjc** · 22nd June 17, 07:49 PM

Is this an activity at highland games?

**FossilHunter** · 22nd June 17, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Crawdaddyjc

Is this an activity at highland games?

I'd assume. There's a crowd behind him and it's a grassy field. Though I don't recognize the event. But I'm not an expert in that regard.

**MacGumerait** · 22nd June 17, 09:09 PM

I don't believe this is a traditional athletic event , looks like he is throwing a bowling ball between his legs while standing on a barrel .

I think the tartan is Heritage of Scotland .