The six thrilling STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® disciplines (2024)

At STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®, athletes compete in a total of up to six traditional logger sports disciplines – depending on the competition format. Three disciplines are performed with an axe, three with a saw. Axe disciplines include the Underhand Chop, Standing Block Chop and Springboard. The three sawing disciplines are Stock Saw, Single Buck and Hot Saw.

World Records

You can find more about the records in theSTIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Database.

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What chainsaw do they use in Timbersports? ›

In this discipline, all athletes work with the MS 661 C-M, an off-the-shelf STIHL chainsaw in the 90+ CC class.

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What axes are used in timbersports? ›

Most axes used in modern timbersports competitions are called 'racing axes' and are manufactured by one of a handful of companies.

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What kind of wood is used in STIHL TIMBERSPORTS? ›

The preferred wood for the STIHL events will be round wood (white pine) in the following sizes: • STIHL Stock Saw 40 cm / 15.75” diameter • Single Buck/Crosscut 40 cm / 15.75” diameter • Underhand Chop 30 cm / 11.81” diameter • Standing Chop 27 cm/ 10.63” diameter Some regional variations will be allowed for species ...

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How much do Timbersports athletes make? ›

The Stihl Timbersports Series is a traveling series of contests. It divides $100,000 in cash and prizes among the best lumberjacks and lumberjills. Top competitors may also get endorsem*nts. In fact, the Stihl events and even some regional contests can draw competitors from around the world.

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