Gonna use this technique this weekend to measure some in woods by the house
@tatts20005 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this video it is excellent. I have made 2 sets of these standards over the last few years! Both going strong and broken down will fit inside a 2020 pathfinder for transport. Only negative is inflation, materials will set you back $130
@nothanks16735 ай бұрын
Algoritm, sheesh, nice work dude. Holy heck, I couldn't even lift that small one off the ground.
@justinspike16696 ай бұрын
How to stop them from falling down?
@Ur.m0m1116 ай бұрын
How long do you recommend for a handle for someone who is 5' 2.5" , and Jr highlander who is 4' 11"? I'm goingnto attempt to make some for our next games in Sept.
@mtnllama5 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response. There is no minimum length (only maximum...must be under 6') but I'd say a 4ft handle and 5ft overall length is just fine for almost any athlete.
@petehalupka16 ай бұрын
Damn, You knocked this out of the park.
@bryanclifford90638 ай бұрын
I’m making a trip out there in October and hoping to attempt most of these. I can’t wait.
@tidwellscott8 ай бұрын
I started watching this without even looking at the channel name and I kept thinking "Man this guy sounds familiar to me..." Then you turned the camera around and I saw your face and was like "Oh hey I know that guy!" I am going to try making my own implements and get some practice in and hopefully come back to UHA and start competing with you guys, I miss all of you!
@stephenshelton42679 ай бұрын
I imagine a degree of customization is important since I have a feeling it's common to grab the one off the shelf from Home Depot and Lowes, then it's like the airport where everyone is trying to figure out which identical bag of luggage is theirs. After I cut 2 of the 5 tines from my Lowes fork I painted the metal at the base of the fork a distinct color for this and rust protection.
@stephenshelton426711 ай бұрын
What do you do at the bottom of the little pole to keep the weights from sliding off? Did you crush it a little with a vise?
@stephenshelton426711 ай бұрын
Are you still active in these sports?
@mtnllama11 ай бұрын
Yes, still competing here and there, but currently recovering from an injury.
@torringtonstonekeeper Жыл бұрын
What a awesome channel. I want to try the eureka stones . Well all these stones. Really great places , looks like so much fun
@theloneviking9145 Жыл бұрын
Nice work Highlander thank you for sharing your knowledge
@jevgenifjodorov85062 жыл бұрын
Please read this to test on next weighing hevy objects! As at 3:03 after set up one side of metal stick fixed on stable spot, then hook with weigh-measurement tool start to slide closer to human, this "event of sliding" require more power to lift heavy object. It's requireng more torque power to lift the rock. Weld small 2 hooks (or sticks) (at least 2, but you could weld more) on your metal spear (from one side of metal spear of 1/3 or 1/4 or 1/5 of it length), because measurement instrument with heavy rock on it won't move, and will stay fixed, it should be easier to lift, because it will stay closer to point of hinge, or point or rotation. It means that, if heavy load if closer to center of rotation (farer from human he is as torque power) heavy object will be easier to be lifted.
@Wchen212 жыл бұрын
I saw someone make one with a steel pipe and 2 5-gallon home depot buckets and it was plate loadable
@unknownstrongman2 жыл бұрын
Awesome man. You making em look light handling them in your lap.
@danielpaz68172 жыл бұрын
Vascos?
@KiltedVeteran2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, you just started following me on Instagram today. I participated in my first Highlands game today. Zero experience minus the shotput and discus I did in high school.
@tonytrap2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Nice video! I’ve repaired 2 but was looking for a way to add a pvc grip. Nailed it.
@dariusrana84872 жыл бұрын
What is your lifting frequency? I have an Atlas stone but can't seem to lift it more than once a week. Maybe it's too heavy. Anyway nice video.
@mtnllama2 жыл бұрын
I don’t get out to lift stones as often as I’d like but keep up on my strength with other lifts. I have collected a bunch of stones of various weights in my backyard. I try to lift some kind of stone at least once a month and the reps will vary depending on the weight of the stone. If you’ve only got one maybe try max reps to lap one day and then max reps to chest on another day. Mix it up as best you can.
@BossManUtility292 жыл бұрын
Very cool!!
@ghost187x2 жыл бұрын
Need more of these videos. lol.
@kirkwalker83622 жыл бұрын
Great video, you are a hoot. I love diy people. For my sake stop cutting toward your fingers. Best of luck this summer!
@nothanks16739 ай бұрын
I know its an old video, but huzzah for Highland games coming back in my area. LOL on the hacksaw towards his hand, I mean if you're tough enough to be in the Highland games you can surely take a little kiss from a small tooth blade...
@FolksingerFitness2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Traditional stone lifting is a great challenge!
@rockman75032 жыл бұрын
Smooth lifts. How did you learn about all these beautiful stones! I'd love a dragonstooth type. Id love a crack at the Moab. Such a symmetrical stone. Like the inver.
@mtnllama2 жыл бұрын
There is a stone lifting group started by Ryan Stewart (stewsquatch on Instagram) and he did all the legwork of finding the lifting locations and stones, and adding GPS pins. If you’re interested look up Utah Stones of Strength in Facebook.
@ClarksvilleBarbellClub2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for the idea!
@forrestfisher25822 жыл бұрын
Where did you find those shackles? Every 3/8 ones I’ve found do not have a one inch gap in them
@mtnllama2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s really close but not quite 1”. If you beat the pipe down a bit on the end (where you drill the hole) it’ll fit.
@stephenshelton426710 ай бұрын
I made a weight and noticed the same thing, but on Amazon I found "D Shackles" that are like these so the gap is bigger. I put a little rubber brushings in to help fill the space and add cushioning.
@jackapples12 жыл бұрын
Imagine having that view every day
@bloodsweatandsteel2 жыл бұрын
Nice job.
@Evanmonster13 жыл бұрын
This video answered a lot of my questions on how to put these blades on the boots, which is great. I have not competed yet and that is because for the last two years the highland games in my area have cancelled, thanks to covid. So, I am hoping that the Milwaukee highland games actually get their festival going this June, so I can finally get my feet wet and compete. Until then, I'll get some boots and get the blades put on them so I'm ready. Overall, good video!
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck with the games. It can be tricky for a big festival, but during the first Covid outbreak we ended up doing some backyard style games with just athletes and their families.
@colelennon48633 жыл бұрын
I recently moved to Roy Utah from TX, how do I get into this and where are these stones located? Thanks in advance
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Look up and request to join Utah Stones of Strength on Facebook. There are GPS pins in a post on that group.
@colelennon48633 жыл бұрын
I don't have social media but was able to find the pins on Google maps, ty very much
@mtdegroff3 жыл бұрын
My comp weight for this is 220 and I'm not excited lol I weigh less than that. Its bs lol
@shawnbruce69343 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thanks.
@echol80873 жыл бұрын
Tried the Little Cottonwood stone yesterday. Got humbled. Didn't realize how weak my grip is, but I didn't try to pick it up in the same spot you did. Might have to try that, or the super low squat and bear hug method to avoid my weak grip. Cheers! You killed it.
@Greenb2473 жыл бұрын
You could get some 4x4s with holes in the base so they fit over the front weight stacks. Then drill some horizontal holes in them along with some in the yoke bar to allow you to put safety pins through for benching and squatting
@ladyshay303493 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SuperStonehammer3 жыл бұрын
My fork is unmatched threw many records
@eddillage88433 жыл бұрын
I am presently in training to lift the Inver stone in Scotland next year. Love your video, very inspiring. Stones are so more more than free weights!
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had a trip planned last year to Scotland to lift a bunch of the manhood stones there, but the pandemic shut it down. Looking to get back over there soon.
@steventhehistorian3 жыл бұрын
That crash pad looks like it just got pulled out of a hidden compartment in a Columbian speed boat lol
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I assure you officer, it is full of foam.
@pschorg3 жыл бұрын
Dude, cement plates is God damned genius
@anderslundberg32853 жыл бұрын
Cool! I got into stonelifting through cam maiers vlog! Great lifting. Hope to find some cool stones up here in norway.
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Cam is great! I’m in his stone lifting film that will be coming out soon!
@anderslundberg32853 жыл бұрын
@@mtnllama Cheers! Looking forward to see it. You do some strong lifting Tyler! Keep it up
@lukenichols783 жыл бұрын
Good practical tips, thank you!
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@adampat64733 жыл бұрын
Anyone know how thick the plates are once made?
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
They are roughly 2 1/2”
@kolkabes3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial, but barely audible. Music volume - ear rape.
@mtnllama3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my audio engineering skills were highly lacking. Should have just not had any music.
@DavidSanchez-oh2vc4 жыл бұрын
Amazing tyler, im going to try it
@sambsialia4 жыл бұрын
Where do you store it? Is the bar painted?
@mtnllama4 жыл бұрын
It is just outside on a cement pad in my backyard. The wood is made for outdoors. The bar is not painted but painting it would certainty increase its lifespan.
@sambsialia4 жыл бұрын
👍. How do you program your training? How should I start learning heavy events?
@mtnllama4 жыл бұрын
In the off season right now strength training is pretty straightforward. I love Behemoth by Dan McKim. The lifts are focused for the sport. He also has a Heavy Events book that is great for getting into the sport.
@mtnllama4 жыл бұрын
Throw Heavy by Dan McKim and Behemoth by Dan McKim.
@mtnllama4 жыл бұрын
Also “A Contrarian Approach to the Highland Games” by Mike and Mindy Pockoski