The Rules of STIHL Timbersports - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains - The Rules of STIHL Timbersports. A popular wood chopping contest that’s popular worldwide, and is otherwise known as the lumberjack games.
Watch this short beginner’s tutorial video guide on Timbersports rules, and how to contest each of the timber sports
Learn about hot saw, stock saw, standing block chop, underhand chop, springboard, single buck, STIHL championship and more.
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Video: Copyright STIHL Timbersports, ESPN (I do not own video footage and claim fair use).
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Music: ‘Theme of Ken’ by Capcom
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[@NinhLyUK]

Ninh explains - the Rules of Timbersports. People grossly underestimate how much power, speed and skill it takes to do these events. Whilst wielding a chainsaw doesn’t seem physically taxing, cutting those exact discs in the fastest time possible without mistake is difficult. And don’t get me started with the chopping events. Props to these guys! As always, like, share & subscribe :)

[@NinhLyUK]

@OG Trio Memes Yeah I will. Sorry it's been a while since my last upload - I've been creating content for all sorts of people. Keep your chin up man, I'm 100% confident that you can get through your tough times and kick life's ass!

[@EdgarHernandez-uu4iw]

Can you do one on the rules of competitive paintball

[@RasscalGaming]

Could you do a video on throwing events in track

[@AnAverageItalian]

I have a question: what happens when two persons have the same overall score at the end of the competition?

[@STIHLTIMBERSPORTS]

@@AnAverageItalian There's a tie breaker where the athlete who has the fastest overall time from all six events wins.

[@dayne357]

The winners probably recieve beer and hunting land as a reward

[@NinhLyUK]

I think it's just cash and a brand new Harley Davidson.

[@geordanrennie1503]

@@NinhLyUK there is a leg in the Canadian Championship every year near me at which I think the prize bbq and cash

[@charlesvitanza8867]

Cash, equipment, toys, and a Harley Davidson at the world championship.

[@BigTiger_99]

That’s the south, This sports is the Pacific Northwest!

[@LekkerNootje]

I would looove to win some hunting land

[@goodday4221]

"the underhand chop" consists of the most violent overhead chops you can manage

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, precisely.

[@matthewlo7868]

I’ve seen this on TV a few times, and I always thought it was pretty cool!

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, this is pretty cool to watch, for sure!

[@th3b4shl0r]

It was always fascinating to watch the STIHL Events and championships. Thanks for the video and recap man!

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime bro - it's pretty cool to watch for sure.

[@edwardburek1717]

Magic!! I remember watching a few heats on Eurosport 2 a few years back, you were always guaranteed some weird sports coverage back in the day, like PBA ten-pin bowling and Arena Football, and this. Highly entertaining, thank you.

[@NinhLyUK]

Don't you just love Eurosport? Especially in the 90's where they showed all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff? I swear, I wouldn't have heard of half the sports I explain if it wasn't for Eurosport and Channel 4. Thanks man!

[@DrMicahLuv]

I have never watched a full event before. I had no idea that on top of being incredibly strong, you have to have serious cardio, serious core strength, and hand-eye coordination that could literally lead to losing a limb if you're off by a tiny bit or if malfunction of equipment occurs. Much respect to the sport. I'm out of breath just watching it...

[@NinhLyUK]

Absolutely. Everyone assumes that this is easy. It's totally not! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@jesuszamora6949]

Check out the Stihl Timbersports youtube, it's surreal.

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

I hear that rock and roll version of Ken's theme song from street fighter. And it sounds EPIC!

[@NinhLyUK]

Hell yeah it's epic! Great theme.

[@ethanporciello8807]

Love that song

[@nrXic]

It's a remix by GAMETAL, I believe, you can find it on KZbin. His Captain America theme from Marvel vs Capcom is great too.

[@user-ow4qc3lc1b]

I watched the highlight last month and at first I thought, "Is this even be a thing!?" but finally I very enjoy to watching it----thanks for your video, finally I got the rules.😎

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, this is an actual thing. And it's a lot more difficult than it looks. Thanks man!

[@crazyt1483]

Ended up here from looking up information on a hat I got on a scout event back in 2019 and I wasn’t disappointed.

[@matroqueta6825]

I happened to witness a local timber sports event as a kid, with axe chopping disciplines only (both verticical and horizontal chops). It went waaaaaay harder than I expected it to.

[@AerisReyha]

Thanks for posting this, Ninh Ly... My request already posted... Good explanation... 👍 Keep your good work...

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, glad you like this video!

[@Classicrocker6119]

I was surprised but impressed that you would cover this competition Ninh. I'm pretty sure you don't have many of these taking place in the UK...except for many Nottingham forest.😀

[@NinhLyUK]

They're actually starting to make UK championships of Timbersports, but by in large it's nowhere near as popular as it is in the USA.

[@Alex-tu5sb]

Your vids are so addictive man keep up the content 😍

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, will do!

[@ryanlee5112]

Love the background music

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, it's Ken's theme from SFV.

[@Aalienik]

A suprisingly addictive sport to watch. I saw a regional qualifyer live once. Really helps to appreciate what absolute beasts the guys in the top leauges are. I always cringe a bit when watching them cutting a log they're standing on. Looks so close to cutting of their feets with each strike, and they usually don't use any feet protection (though I think that's a requirement in regional qualifiers with less experienced competitors)

[@NinhLyUK]

It totally is! You're right, this can be an addictive sport to watch. And yes, the men don't wear feet protection, no steel toe caps or anything. I think the women were chainmail socks, but that's about it. Thanks for stopping by.

[@geordanrennie1503]

Keep making great videos Ninh

[@NinhLyUK]

I'll try! Thanks Geordan.

[@casteliotis]

Excellent work.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, much appreciated. Check out the rest of my videos if you haven't already. :)

[@CzyWartoNaToDoKina]

Awesomeness!!!

[@nickhanlon9331]

Underhand chop was shown on TV on Sunday mornings in my home state of Victoria in Australia many years ago.It was basically one of the filler sports when they weren't talking about A.F.L. on ''World of Sport''.Great stuff.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, for sure!

[@nickhanlon9331]

@@NinhLyUK Maybe you could do one on Surf Lifesaving?It's a combination of seperate events and I think it only takes place in Australia.You have to be extremely fit to compete.There was a bloke called Grant Kenny who was quite famous back in the 1980's who was a champion at it.Put it this way>>>good looks and a good body sold a lot of cereal boxes when I was a kid.

[@cptbirtch99]

One of the coolest sports in my opinion

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, it's pretty cool.

[@manifestdestiny1191]

This is pretty popular in Oregon. When I went to Oregon State University, they actually had their own timber sports training complex

[@shimnakt955]

As of 2017,analyst group Gallup says base ball is at it's lowest popularity level ever Same thing is happening to cricket except twenty_twenty format and emergence of New football league ISL in India, also a treat to cricket in future. Can you make a video on the reason for decrease in popularity of bat and ball games😃

[@NinhLyUK]

Interesting question. I think the reason (in short) is the lengthy (and inconsistent) time format and the changing tastes of the consumers of sports in the 21st century. But it'd be an interesting video to make, thanks for the suggestion.

[@shimnakt955]

@@NinhLyUK 😃

[@nabhannbn]

You were right the bat and ball are slowing down in the popularity

[@SpitefulAZ]

Cool video and cool music! I still say you should do the rules of competitive street fighter explained!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man. I'm not sure about eSports as most of the time - they're pretty much self explanatory.

[@SpitefulAZ]

@@NinhLyUK It would be a nice way to get new people informed. I meet people all the time that are around my edge and know nothing about eSports, or don't know that they exist. hehe

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

I genuinely forgot this sport existed

[@NinhLyUK]

I think it's awesome, and it should be more popular than it actually is.

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

@@NinhLyUK agreed.

[@ZahoorAliMehdi]

Thanx Sir👍👍👍

[@NinhLyUK]

Thank you brother.

[@nickhanlon9331]

The horizonal wood chop was on T.V. in Australia over 30 years ago.

[@NinhLyUK]

I believe so yes. I think Australia has a decent following in this sport - they seem to be pretty good at it.

[@willow9571]

You must be a real machine for this sport

[@NinhLyUK]

Absolutely! I've tried wood chopping at speed ... and it's exhausting!

[@willherte7384]

Can you please do a video on Highland Games I compete in one event and I’m curious about the others

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, for sure.

[@tomwhite4]

I had seen people play this but I never knew it actually takes a lot of skill

[@NinhLyUK]

Totally yeah!

[@eunaekim9216]

I'm getting pains in my back and arms just watching this!

[@shoubhitvinodkumar2260]

Try Axe throwing I saw it on espn on time and it was interesting

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, I realised that it was a thing not too long ago.

[@Spitznock]

Seems like the sort of competition that would have the gnarliest accidents.

[@NinhLyUK]

Indeed.

[@anthonykosinski1646]

You should explain rules in track&field athletics

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, maybe. But boy there's a lot of events to cover.

[@aidanw9378]

Timbersports are actually so interesting

[@NinhLyUK]

They really are!

[@stickbugplays1140]

Can u make a video on World Chase Tag?

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, yeah.

[@rocketleaves9651]

I love watching this channel but I am a speedcube myself which is where a person solves he Rubik’s cube in the fastest time possible, and I would like to show more recognition for speedcubing

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, I'll make a video. But honestly, it's pretty self explanatory.

[@ElderStatesman]

Still hoping you can run through the complexities of professional road cycling, especially the Tour de France!

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, yeah.

[@HopexWinter]

Ninh do you ever plan on doing rules of certain esports games?

[@NinhLyUK]

I've not really considered it - as most of them are self explanatory. I'll do it if I get enough demand.

[@nabhannbn]

I like the game

[@benjaminalexander8836]

Ninh who is you favorite sports person across every sport??

[@NinhLyUK]

Tough one to call. I don't think I have one, but if I had to choose, it'd be Wayne Gretzky.

[@gameworld0612]

Can you do rules of duck pin bowling

[@NinhLyUK]

I'll consider it.

[@joshuabullion1429]

VIDEO IDEA! it has nothing to do with logs or wood but it does feature something round. Ninh explains: The rules of Bowls? Not really a famous sport i know, but it is possibly somewhat popular in Britain.

[@NinhLyUK]

I've been asked for that once or twice, but I've not received some overwhelming demand for it. Maybe if I get more for sure.

[@nasyithrahman9594]

But are both cuts good?

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, otherwise they'd be disqualified.

[@AerisReyha]

Referee : "Both cuts are good..."

[@TheOshawottWoman]

top 10 anime Training montages.

[@NinhLyUK]

I actually don't watch anime so I wouldn't know where to start.

[@danielpalm4703]

The speed metal street fighter II music is dope as shit!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks. It's Ken's theme from Street Fighter V!

[@joshuabullion1429]

This is right up my alley! Wood runs in the family. They play alot of cricket! 😂😂. And my father worked in a lumber buisness however, it was only in a small way. He used to sell toothpicks!! 😂😂😂

[@NinhLyUK]

I suppose if wood is your family business, you'd make a killing selling it to the people that contest this. They must burn through a hell of a lot of it.

[@joshuabullion1429]

@@NinhLyUK i presume you mean CUT THROUGH!

[@glitchysquid1137]

This would be f'd up for trees if they could see

[@NinhLyUK]

Totally!

[@SamSam-wl9qy]

Man Canada should always be #1 in this sport #futurenationalsport 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@NinhLyUK]

In theory they should, for sure.

[@geordanrennie1503]

we usually do it is on TSN in the fall

[@craigmandall9420]

Gotta beat the Aussies if you wanna be number 1

[@geordanrennie1503]

@@craigmandall9420 if the Aussies showed up/were invited to worlds

[@ChefBojack]

The national sport of Canada

[@NinhLyUK]

It should be but it probably isn't.

[@tundrablast5514]

@@NinhLyUK it isn't our national sports are lacrosse and hockey

[@NinhLyUK]

@@tundrablast5514 yes, summer national sport: lacrosse. Winter national sport: ice hockey.

[@tothjake94]

My English teacher talked about this once. I still think it's odd. But kinda cool.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah it's pretty cool to watch.

[@jackschneider4925]

Do professional tag next

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, yeah.

[@GamePro0012]

I'm from the Pacific Northwest...you gave me a Timbersports video (the timber industry is big in this part of the U.S.) and UrinatingTree gave me The Seattle Mariners: A Legacy of Failure. Great work on this one, as always. Now please excuse me as I try to get over the pain I feel in my nuts after all the dick-punching the Mariners have done to me over the years. [static] *THANKS FOR READING! WHY DO I COMMENT ON EVERY ONE OF YOUR NEW VIDEOS!?*

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks man. It's a shame about the Mariners, I like the team and it's always better when they're competitive. As a Jays fan, the Mariners are my 2nd team (expansion buddies!). I'll try and make some more, for sure.

[@atozed932]

Hmm... Timbersports... might be a good time to watch MLS? Support the Timbers?

[@GamePro0012]

@@atozed932 Timbers fan here.

[@theugliestamerican]

Hard court bike polo please!

[@NinhLyUK]

Is that a thing?

[@qwertyTRiG]

@@NinhLyUK I wouldn't be surprised.

[@theugliestamerican]

Ninh Ly absolutely I’ve been playing since 2009, it’s played worldwide, and here in North America we even have a pretty solid qualification system to get to nationals or even worlds. Plenty of tournaments are streamed/uploaded to KZbin. It’s a good one!

[@theugliestamerican]

Ninh Ly kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2WYdZywp6p-kK8

[@FutmamiMami]

what is slabbing and why is it a disqualification?

[@sentryathlete1768]

Can you do motorcycle racing?

[@NinhLyUK]

In what context?

[@sentryathlete1768]

Just motorcycle racing

[@Zyugo]

Explain Duckpin Bowling?

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand yeah. But I don't see it.

[@ZACKMAN2007]

It's just small bowling

[@sentryathlete1768]

You know what's not easy underhand chop. you can like chop your feet, dude I know a person who chop his foot on accident with an axe.boy it was rough but yeah that's how it happens

[@NinhLyUK]

Pretty much, yeah.

[@Kus0ice]

Do paintball next pls

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand, yeah.

[@sentryathlete1768]

Liked this video.because how you explained this video.but about this sport? Hmm idk.

[@NinhLyUK]

I challenge you to try it! Try chopping through a tree as fast as you can - I guarantee you won't find it easy. These guys make it look simple - they're seriously hardcore.

[@sentryathlete1768]

That’s not what I’m trying to say. Is that idk if I like this sport or not.but I’m not scare to try this sport.

[@NinhLyUK]

@@sentryathlete1768 That's perfectly up to you.

[@sentryathlete1768]

But you understand wat I'm saying right?

[@sentryathlete1768]

Ok but did you really discuss a video about this ? I mean I seen this in the thumbnail,the lumberjack work,some people think it’s not a really good sport because of wood chopping.but nice explaining this video.

[@NinhLyUK]

I did. It may be common in North America but outside there - not many people have seen it.

[@sentryathlete1768]

I understand this video.nice explaining man.also are you gonna try this sport.btw I understand the video you explained at Bjj video, I hit a like on that.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

Wait. Isn't there a log roll contest?

[@NinhLyUK]

Not that I'm aware of?

[@commanderkane0545]

Imagine the splinters

[@NinhLyUK]

It's not really a common problem.

[@demontorch]

How about a video on the most violent sports ever

[@NinhLyUK]

That's easy ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZPRlnZur7aBf7M

[@demontorch]

Ninh Ly I meant like a top ten kind of thing and I did say sports( not sport)

[@NinhLyUK]

@@demontorch It'd be a very short list, as it's pretty much combat sports, calcio storico and ice hockey. Everything else would be tame in comparison.

[@demontorch]

Ninh Ly ok how about top ten most brutal moments in football 🏈 history? Any football league qualifies for the video

[@NinhLyUK]

Maybe.

[@cruse85]

I saw axe throwing on espn.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, I found out recently that it's a pro sport now. Go figure!

[@oceanadhikari6765]

Notification Gang

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for stopping by. Super quick!

[@oceanadhikari6765]

Ninh Ly thanks Ninh keep making great content

[@NinhLyUK]

@@oceanadhikari6765 Will do!

[@benmcdonagh654]

This seems like a sport from British Columbia

[@NinhLyUK]

I dunno where it originated from actually? I wouldn't be surprised if it started in some Canadian forest.

[@zaion-propapogi7543]

Please do shot put

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get enough demand for athletics, yeah. Most of them are pretty self explanatory though.

[@jedidr4918]

This sport is a little addicting

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, it's a fun game for sure.

[@sonikkukarafuto3424]

This is like some Mario party minigames but in real life

[@NinhLyUK]

Interesting analogy.

[@aidanhamilton]

So what sports do you play? Well you see, its complicated

[@NinhLyUK]

Basically, yeah.

[@chibineowing]

They don't even have log rolling or the Axe throw

[@NinhLyUK]

No they don't, although Axe Throwing has become it's own professional sport. Seriously.

[@ZACKMAN2007]

The sport is about slaughtering wood

[@fmulder6564]

Can't even imagine what the insurance premiums look like.

[@ShamGam3]

Please do 5v5 flag football

[@NinhLyUK]

If I get demand, sure.

[@luisdrag12]

The same as aitzkolaris.

[@NinhLyUK]

I have no idea what that is.

[@luisdrag12]

@@NinhLyUK it is a traditional basque sport kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoO0iamPaMh8atU

[@Kylora2112]

This looks really dangero...and where'd my hand go?

[@NinhLyUK]

Basically, yes.

[@shawnweddle3002]

I’m a little disappointed they don’t have the two-man saw

[@NinhLyUK]

I'm not sure if they ever had that as an event? Would be cool to see though.

[@andyli27]

is this sport environmentally friendly?

[@NinhLyUK]

I believe they recycle all the wood, yes.

[@poisonpotato1]

I’m disappointed it’s not required to wear flannel

[@NinhLyUK]

I'm sure that's a rule in Canada or something? Nah, probably not.

[@samuelbousfield4342]

Objective: *CHOP WOOD*

[@NinhLyUK]

Basically yes.

[@liltizmo6313]

E

[@NinhLyUK]

D

[@yoavhofstein3658]

That is wired

[@NinhLyUK]

It's actually pretty common in North America. Not so much anywhere else.

[@highzone6491]

And everyone’s wondering what happened to the Amazon rain forest...

[@Neillusion]

Safety comes fifth I guess

[@NinhLyUK]

Probably yeah.

[@johnnythemachine6949]

@@NinhLyUK as long as they wear safety pants in the chainsaw Competitions they're fine

[@salsa639_]

I bet the tree preservation community is angry at this competition

[@idcanimations9022]

Why am I here?

[@NinhLyUK]

Let me use my mind reading techniques to figure it out .... .... nope, nothing.

[@OrigiName]

Asthma fest the sport

[@NinhLyUK]

For the chainsaw events ... yeah probably.

[@ohhansel]

Just wait until the LLA ( Lesbian Lumberjack Association) start to cry about the wage gap.

[@duonghoangminh7634]

Weirdest contest in the world! HA! WEIRD!!

[@NinhLyUK]

There are stranger sports out there.

[@liamgrapes4812]

Who can ruin our environment the fastest?

[@NinhLyUK]

That's one way of looking at it!

[@guidomista8448]

Nah, that's called NASCAR

[@guidomista8448]

And formula 1

[@mistry6292]

1:35 WHAT THE FUCK HIS HEAD IS SO SMALL

[@NinhLyUK]

I didn't think it was that small.