Woodchopping competition - Australia Day 2014, Melbourne

Woodchopping is a growing sport. This woodchopping competition and demonstration took place on Australia Day (26th of January 2014) in Queen Victoria Gardens on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
Up to 20 cutters competed in the events, including the underhand and standing block challenges.
A high-powered V8 chainsaw was also set to thrill revellers on the day of national celebration.

[@Miguel-jn5bi]

what kind of axe was he using?

[@123TauruZ321]

A pickaxe ^^

[@rotam8680]

generally a custom made racing axe from tuatahi or brute forge