What discus rim weight should I use?

Rim weight is the most important of the options to consider. Rim weight is the actual percentage of the entire weight of the discus that consists of the rim. So if you have a 1 kilogram discus that is 75% rim weight, that means the rim weighs . 75 kilograms and everything else that makes up the discus weighs .

What is the best type of discus to throw?

There is no one “best throwing discus” because the best equipment will vary from one athlete to another. A women’s discus will be different from a men’s discus, and olympic discus weight is different from college throwing weight. Different rim weights will perform differently in the hands of one athlete or another.

What is a good distance for high school discus?

Recap. 120 feet is the entry point to high-level discus throwing. If you are serious about getting to the next level with your throws, these are essential weight room numbers to hit. Always remember however that these numbers are averages.

What makes a good discus thrower?

Selection of athletes If the coach only has one or two athletes, this is simple, but with 5 or more throwers, the coach needs to try and spot aptitude early and nurture it. Ideally a discus thrower is gifted with athletic ability which may be evident as they excel in other sports. Heighth is also of great benefit.

What are the weights of discus?

The discus weighs 2.2 pounds (1 kg) for women, and 4.4 pounds (2 kg) for men. This medal disc is thrown by the athletes inside a circle, which the athletes cannot step out of. However, the athletes can touch the edge of the circle, which has a diameter of 2.5 meters.

How heavy is a high school discus?

Track & Field Throwing Implement Weight Requirements (Rules)

WOMEN
Age	Shot Put	Discus
High School	12 lb	1.6 kg
35-49	16 lb	2 kg
50-59	6 kg	1.5 kg

Are rubber or metal discus better?

A practice discus made of solid rubber is often used in High School; it is cheaper, more durable, and easier to learn to throw (due to its more equal distribution of weight, as opposed to the heavy rim weight of the metal rim/core discus). Discus throwing is an ancient sport.

How far do you have to throw discus to go D1?

College track and field scholarships are offered at the NCAA Division 1 and Division 2 levels, as well as at NAIA schools and junior colleges….Division 1 track and field recruiting standards.

Event	D1 Top	D1 Low
Long Jump	25’10”	22’11”
Triple Jump	52’10”	44’11”
Shot Put	66’3″	52’6″
Discus	186’1″	139’5″

How heavy is the weight throw?

Men use 35lb weight and women use 20lb. The outdoor version is mostly a part of the highland games. Both men and women compete at two different weight classes, light weight (28lb for men and 14lb for women) and heavy weight (56lb for men and 28lb for women).

How much does a 1K discus weigh?

6 Pounds
Technical Details

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	‎8 x 8 x 2 inches
Item Weight	‎6 Pounds
Brand Name	‎BSN Sports
Warranty Description	‎1 year limited warranty
Model Name	‎BSN Sports CHALLENGER DISCUS 1K

How heavy is a discus throw?

How heavy is a Olympic discus?

What is the weight of the discus and how is it thrown? The weight of the discus is fixed at 2kg for the men and 1kg for women. The metal disc is basically thrown by an athlete by standing inside a circle with a diameter of 2.5m.

How heavy is an Olympic discus?

4.4 pounds
The modern discus used in men’s competition is circular, about 219 mm (8.6 inches) in diameter and 44 mm (1.75 inches) thick at its centre. It is made of wood or similar material, with a smooth metal rim and small, circular brass plates set flush into its sides. Its weight must be not less than 2 kg (4.4 pounds).

What is a D1 5K time?

NCAA D1: 5K Under 16:10.

What is the longest discus throw ever?

74.08 m
Discus throw

Athletics Discus throw
German 2012 Olympic champion Robert Harting.
World records
Men	Jürgen Schult ( GDR ) 74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) (1986)
Women	Gabriele Reinsch ( GDR ) 76.80 m ( 251 ft 111⁄2 in) (1988)

How do you maximize a discus throw?

The most important time to keep to your discus is in the middle of the throw. If you can land in your power position with the discus up higher, you’re going to allow yourself for optimal angle of release for the discus. The optimal angle of release for the discus throw is anywhere between 32 – 37 degrees.