Axe Throwing Safety and Guidelines
You’re allowed to bring your own beer and wine – but no hard liquor – to Bad Axe Throwing. Prices for Bad Axe Throwing are $39.25 per person for group bookings and $20 per hour for walk-ins. Alcohol and axes can cause severe injury or death. These bars are dangerous. Don’t drink while throwing. Arrive sober.
Axe throwing ranges have coaches to minimize injury risk. The Axe Company uses soft wood so axes stick easier. Throwing axes at The Axe Company is $35 per person for 90 minutes. Spectators pay $10. You must finish throwing before drinking alcohol. Children under 16 must stay with adults in the viewing area, not near the throwing.
After investigation, an axe throwing place had its alcohol licence suspended. The health and safety procedures were inadequate. Wear closed-toed shoes and sign a waiver. Book ahead to ensure your group can play. We serve beer, wine and hard seltzer.
Basic Axe Throwing Technique
Remember that axe throwing requires finesse, not power. Release the axe at eye level. Axes can be too sharp if the bevel angle is wrong. In general take your axe to whatever sharpness level you need.
The World Axe Throwing League makes throwing axes for throwers of all skills levels that we’ll touch on later. When axe throwing, we want to stick the axes in the target, not split it in half.
Understanding Axe Throwing Rules and Equipment
If you’re looking to throw some axes, this guide will show you everything you need to know. The 2 major league types are IATF and WATL, with slight differences in the targets they use and the rules they follow. Scores are given based on where on the target you hit – the closer towards center, the higher the points.
Appropriate behavior includes respecting other players’ turns and being careful with the equipment. Equipment used includes targets, hatchets, axes, and safety gear like closed-toe shoes.
Whether about stance, throwing straight, grips, or axe components, our staff at Rough Cut Social can teach you. For questions, call us or check out our FAQ page.
Competition and Venue Safety
Axe throwing venues are the safest places to throw axes. They have equipment and targets that reduce the likelihood of accidents. Having a coach will seriously reduce your risk of accidents. Wear closed-toe shoes to reduce injury risk.
Axe throwing is a sport where participants throw an axe at a target, aiming as close to the bullseye as possible. The governing body is the World Axe Throwing League.
Equipment Selection and Local Opportunities
Choosing the right axe is crucial. First, consider weight and size. Different weights suit different needs and improve accuracy. Heavier axes provide more power but require more strength.
Check your area for indoor or outdoor axe ranges, taking precautions for safety and supporting local business. Use axes designed for throwing as tool axes are dangerous. Sharp axes stick better with less chance of bounce.
DIY Axe Throwing and Historical Context
You can also throw axes in your backyard or garage, assuming you have enough space and have built a backstop with sidewalls to contain the axe when thrown. Viking warriors designed axes for war and practiced their skills in competitions.
Age Restrictions and Alcohol Policies
The minimum age for axe throwing varies; it’s 8 in the UK and 18 in Croydon. After an investigation, an axe throwing place had its alcohol licence suspended as health and safety procedures were inadequate.