Part of the entire fascination with kilts is the highland games. It looks like a blast to try some of the athletic contests. How do you go about learning the technique for the caber toss, or the hammer throw? I can't exactly practice these events in the back yard. I don't know where to get a 56 lb weight or caber, or even a pitchfork and sheath, for that matter.

I know that some of the highland games have a novice division for learning the "ropes" but these are few and far between.

I would enjoy just "having a go" at it but not in formal competition in highland games without some practice first. I feel that I need to start with equipment and training before entering competition (to avoid injuring my self, my pride, or onlookers).

Anybody have suggestions?