| The origin of the caber toss is obscure, but it is mentioned in Scottish history as early as the 16th Century. A caber is a tree that has been cut and trimmed down so one end is bigger than the other. It can vary from 16 to 22 feet and can weigh between 100 and 180 pounds. The object is to lift the caber to a vertical position by the smaller end and then toss the caber end over end away from the thrower. The caber is scored for accuracy as though the thrower is facing the 12:00 position on the clock face. A judge behind the thrower calls how close to the 12:00 position the small end of the caber lands, 12:00 being a perfect toss. In the event that no athlete is able to turn the caber, a side judge calls the degree of elevation the caber reaches (0 - 90) before falling back without turning. The caber is sometimes cut shorter if no athlete is successful in turning it. |
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