A good start would be telling us what you are planning on throwing. Are you competing in several heavy events?
Fellow thrower here (and so is Calvus). Check out http://nasgaweb.com/main.asp They have forums and a lot of beginner info.
That aside, welcome! It's always great to see another thrower here! How long have you been thowing?
I would eventually like to compete in all of the heavy events. Right now I am planning on WFD, WFH, caber, hammer, braemer, and open stone puts. I have not given much thought to the sheaf toss but maybe someday... I just turned 41 and have never done a HG before. I have read alot of guys saying that technique is everything. As I am stationed in the middle east right now I figured now is the time to practice as there are obviously no games here.
Yea I'm sure you would have to build or order your own implements in order to train out there. I highly recommend you start an account over on the other site as well. They can help you out with building your own implements.
I have never thrown so totally taking on something new. In doing so I want to ensure I show up for my first with at least some idea of what the hell I'm doing...
I have already made a training weight (had a welder make a D-handle as well) it is adjustable weight and at @ 17.5 inches in height. I am thinking for the hammer I will get a length of chain and a piece of 1" roundstock with a ring for @ 45-50" in total.
I will look into starting an account over there, thanks.
For the Scottish hammer, the handle is actually solid, like this.