Springboard

**Springboard **
Springboard is a very interesting an exciting event in that the competitor has to climb a nine foot pole by choppin g notches into a pole and placing springboards in the notches as they climb. This event simulates a lumberjack having to climb above the more dense wood at the base of a tree in order to reach the softer easier to chop wood located higher up on the tree. The springboards allow the competitor to stand at a higher elevation so he can chop a higher notch in the pole eventually reaching the top of the pole. Once the lumberjack has reached the top of the pole they will need to cut through a block of wood mounted to the top of the pole with their axe. As with most timbersports events accuracy is very important.

**Goal of Springboard **
The goal of the springboard competition is to reach the top of the pole and cut through a block mounted to the top of the pole in the shortest amount of time.



The timer is started when the axe first strikes the wood and typically ends once the competitor has cut through the block mounted to the top of the pole. Sp ringboard poles are to be nine feet tall. Each competitor can only use two springboards to climb the pole and must chop entirely through the block mounted to the top of the pole once they have reached the required height. The block must be cut from both sides with at least one chip taken from each side. This competition is single person event, so the competitor may not be assisted in any way by another person.
 * Rules **

**Training **

 * Accuracy coupled with speed and power are the most important skills needed to ensure success in this event. Training involves ****improving these skills in order to properly place a stable springboard. ** The best training would involve practicing the event honing your skills to each competition.