Jesse (in the dark tee) chopping at the carnival in Waiuku this weekend. It is a great sport, requiring technique, strength and determination. Most events are started using a handicap system, with the novice starting on three seconds, and the more capable axemen starting later. Sometimes the back markers don't start until 30-40 seconds have gone by! Woodchopping is a great sport where young compete against old, big against small. There is such great support and camaraderie between all the competitors.
