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louiebaby
5,343 posts
60 months
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Rude-boy said: hornetrider said: None are easy of course, but perhaps shooting would present an opportunity for the sofa loving layman? My thoughts. Even then though you have to have the innate ability. A good friend of mine is a very fine shot who (for the guns on here) has managed a left and right woodcock 3 times in the last 5 years. He will also regularly get 25/25 on a round (or whatever it is called) of clays when shooting from the hip for a laugh. He speaks in reverential tones about the abilities of a number of other local guns yet none of them would consider themselves worthy of more than enthusiastic amateur level competition. I'm no expert on shooting, but believe that with sports such as this, most of the competitors could shoot the "perfect round" or whatever it's called in training, time and time again. What sets the truly great apart is how they cope with the pressure.
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BruceV8
3,076 posts
116 months
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Merp said: This probably isnt true, but I heard the womens rowing team is made up partially by athletes who replied to an advert asking for "Tall Women". Really? Must look at advertising costs .... 
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condor
6,259 posts
117 months
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I'd have thought sailing was a good one to pursue
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motorizer
486 posts
40 months
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Greg_D said: Whereas, the archery for example would appear to be easier, if you had a god given talent for it, you could just buy the kit and turn up!!! You have to hit a 12.2cm target 70m away accurately, holding a recurve bow perfectly still which is powerful enough to do that accurately needs a bit of practice....arrows dont go in a straight line either
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Markp13
399 posts
29 months
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It has to be swimming. Too Many world records drop too often.
Must be a piece of p|ss.
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V8mate
34,951 posts
58 months
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OldJohnnyYen said: The easier they are, the harder they are to medal in. You've made the baby Jesus cry. Medal is not a verb. Nor, as I noticed in an interview yesterday, is podium.
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Morningside
16,785 posts
98 months
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Dressage. The horse does everything  Judo was on yesterday and looks like a Friday night brawl.
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theshrew
1,503 posts
53 months
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I would think shooting or archery would be the most simple ones.
As long as you can see
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goldblum
6,777 posts
36 months
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Long jump.As proven by Carl Lewis.Bored of running? Try a spot of running and jumping..oh look,another gold medal.
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Gargamel
5,329 posts
130 months
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unused substitute in the basketball team....
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Jamie VTS
564 posts
16 months
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I would have to say something like handball or volleyball where your lack of ability can be picked up by the team.
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BruceV8
3,076 posts
116 months
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Morningside said: Dressage. The horse does everything I did see the smiley  so this isn't a bite but I used to do club level one day eventing. I did OK at the cross country and show jumping but the dressage never went so well for me. My horse could do it just fine. The weak link was me. I know everyone will say this of their chosen sports but, generally, the easier they make it look the harder it actually is to do which is largely the point of dressage. I'll admit that its not much of a spectator sport unless you know whats going on.
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DCS01
270 posts
51 months
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The pistol shooting is going to cost you alot to take up. Its banned in this country, so you have to go and live somewhere like Switzerland to train. As for the rifle and shotgun events, they cost thousands in ammo over the years (I know I shoot) and there is no sponsership like with other sports. Most of your costs - event entry fees, travelling around the world etc you have to meet yourself.
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ewenm
24,454 posts
114 months
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DCS01 said: The pistol shooting is going to cost you alot to take up. Its banned in this country, so you have to go and live somewhere like Switzerland to train. As for the rifle and shotgun events, they cost thousands in ammo over the years (I know I shoot) and there is no sponsership like with other sports. Most of your costs - event entry fees, travelling around the world etc you have to meet yourself. I think you'll find that the costs thing is true of most of the Olympic sports - you tend not to earn money/get costs covered until you've already made it to international success.
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davepoth
19,913 posts
68 months
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theshrew said: I would think shooting or archery would be the most simple ones.
As long as you can see Not actually a prerequisite as it turns out.
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TinyCappo
1,394 posts
22 months
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DCS01 said: The pistol shooting is going to cost you alot to take up. Its banned in this country, so you have to go and live somewhere like Switzerland to train. As for the rifle and shotgun events, they cost thousands in ammo over the years (I know I shoot) and there is no sponsership like with other sports. Most of your costs - event entry fees, travelling around the world etc you have to meet yourself. Not necessarily i went to see the mens 10m pistol and the finalists were a mixed bag some incredibly athletic the Portugese 40-50yo with the beer gut who placed 5th overall. Kit is relatively inexpensive £1200 for a Top competition pistol with electronic trigger and near perma consistancy pull. The rounds are relatively inexpsensive its a freestyle shoot so no silly shooting jackets or trousers to breace you into the perfect shooting position, no silly shoes. the majority of these guys were in loose trousers Tshirts and skater shoes... These weapons rely on no scary high power and do not require a FAC so anyone can own one. Id love to get into this sport as its down to your inner skill and ability to control your heart rate and be as relaxed and calm as possible under pressure. 
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AstonZagato
3,231 posts
79 months
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Merp said: This probably isnt true, but I heard the womens rowing team is made up partially by athletes who replied to an advert asking for "Tall Women". Vicky ThornleyStarted rowing in 2007. Previously a model and showjumper. Responded to a campaign to get more tall people rowing. BruceV8 said: Really? Must look at advertising costs ....  Never go out with a girl who can leg press more than you can.
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sone
2,753 posts
107 months
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Walking race, I've been doing it for years, been training for years and never even realised it. I'll get me pumps on now.
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Marty Funkhouser
4,434 posts
50 months
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Judging by the game last night, ladies hockey is the easiest on the eye.....
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Gazzas86
725 posts
40 months
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Equestrian??, Horse does all the fking work.
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