Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Timbersport athlete Ben Hansen demonstrates how to perform a single buck. The single buck is referred to as the “misery whip” because of the physical toll a body endures while using it.
The Timbersports American National team visited 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen
Oct. 24. The team performed a variety of disciplines showcasing how an athlete cuts lumber. Some disciplines showcased included the hot saw, stock saw, block chop and single buck. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about Ramstein and its Airmen and to gain insight on what it’s like to be stationed in Germany. After visiting 786th CES Airmen, the team went on to compete in the World Championship Competition the next day in Stuttgart.
Timbersports athlete David Moses signs his autograph on a piece of wood Oct. 24 on Ramstein. After visiting 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen, the team went on to compete in the World Championship Competition the next day in Stuttgart.
Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, tries his hand at performing a single buck saw. The competitor makes one cut through 19 inches of white pine using a single man cross-cut saw.
Timbersports athlete Matt Cogar inspects a custom-made chainsaw before a hot saw demonstration. A hot saw uses a custom modified chainsaw designed to operate at a higher rate of speed than a regular chainsaw with the objective to make three cuts in 19 inches of wood.
Timbersports athlete David Moses demonstrates a standing block chop. During a block chop the competitor races to chop through 12 to 14 inches of vertical white pine.
Timbersports athlete Paul Cogar demonstrates how to use a stock saw Oct. 24.
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