Ax-throwing tournament returns to downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Ax throwers from throughout the nation will likely be in Augusta competing to win a plaid jacket.

The Masters of Axes competitors is again for the second 12 months.

We picked up an ax to be taught what goes into preparing for an occasion like this. Vinnie Ingallinera is preparing for a significant match.

“Simply a variety of throwing, a variety of follow, so spend a while in right here warming up for an hour a day working by way of mock matches in your head,” he mentioned.

He’s not simply competing. He’s additionally organizing the second annual Masters of Axes.

“We ran it in August final 12 months. We thought it was extra becoming to run it nearer to Masters,” mentioned Ingallinera.

He says this occasion is a tribute to the well-known golf match. Rivals are additionally competing for a jacket, however this one is plaid.

“What we’re attempting to do is placed on a significant occasion for opponents from throughout the nation to return right here and compete for the jacket,” he mentioned.

Ingallinera says ax throwing is aggressive and enjoyable. He gave a number of throwing suggestions and allow us to attempt it for the primary time.

Nobody was injured throughout the recording of this story.

We struggled at first, however after a number of tries, we obtained it. We requested him if we’d have an opportunity within the competitors.

“No, under no circumstances,” he mentioned,

He says the competitors will likely be too good.

“We’ve obtained some top-notch throwers coming to this,” mentioned Ingallinera

The occasion is at Broad Axe Throwing on April 15 and 16. It begins at 11 a.m., and you may watch it totally free.

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