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Mitch Argent representing Australia in the Stihl Timbersports competition in 2018
(Photo: Thrive PR)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 10, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent just missed out on another national title when he came third in the prestigious Stihl Timbersports 2020 Australian Trophy competition at the weekend.<\/p>\n

The Stihl Timbersports knockout competition involves competitors chopping and sawing their way through four disciplines back-to-back in the quickest time.<\/p>\n

Competitors cut through a block using a chainsaw, then run to the next block (underhand chop), then the next (crosscut saw) and finally tackle a standing block.<\/p>\n

The 2020 competition was held before a large crowd at St Kilda in Victoria on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mitch came in third place in the gruelling competition after being beaten by just 0.03 seconds in Heat 9.<\/p>\n

The eventual winner was Laurence O’Toole, from Doncaster.<\/p>\n

O’Toole will now represent Australia at the 2020 world competition to be held in Vienna in May.<\/p>\n

Mitch won the Australian trophy in 2018 and then went on to come third in the Champions Trophy held in France.<\/p>\n

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Stihl Timbersports Champion Trophy Disciplines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saw – Stock Saw<\/strong>
\nAthletes use the Stihl MS 661 C-M Magnum Chainsaw. They must cut one disc, called a cookie, from a 40cm diameter log, within a 10cm mark. Top competitors can cut one downward and one upward cut in less than 10 seconds.<\/p>\n

Axe – Underhand Chop<\/strong>
\nIn the past, the underhand chop technique was used to cut a felled tree down to size. Standing on a horizontal log, the athletes cut with an axe through a 30cm log. The log has to be worked from both sides. Top athletes will aim for 10-12 hits in the front and then 10 or less in the back in a time of 12-20 seconds<\/p>\n

Saw – Single Buck<\/strong>
\nThe single buck is a massive 2 metre long one-man saw. With this, the athletes cut off a complete disc from a 40cm log. The perfect mix of rhythm and strength are key to success. All competition single buck saws are hand filled, and cost in the region of $2000-$4000 depending on the filler. Saws will last approximately 10 competitive runs before they will need to be re-sharpened.<\/p>\n

Axe – Standing Block Chop<\/strong>
\nFor the standing block, the felling of a tree with an axe is simulated. A vertical log with a diameter of 27cm has to be cut through from both sides. This discipline calls for both power and precision. Top athletes will aim for 8-10 hits in the front and then eight or less in the back in a time of 12-20 seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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