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The 540 Pound Sack Carry- one category

This carry consists of four, 100 pound sacks with a tumpline, and two, 70 pound sacks saddled over the top sack. This category is open to any challenger.

• Departing the loading platform, the competitor must carry this weight to the farthest distance they possibly can.

• The competitor is given two chances for a lift to insure the weight is balanced before starting.

• For this competition, the competitor has a man on each side to insure that the carry is done with safety.

• The carry is measured from the loading platform to the forward foot of the stopped competitor where the carry is dropped.

• This event can be classed with a 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place category.

 

 

 

 

 

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