23 July 2010

Dritvik -- Lifting Stones

These "lifting stones" were used as a test of strength.

• Fullsterkur (Full-strong), 154 kg (340 lbs)
• Halfsterkur (Half-strong), 100 kg (220 lbs)
• Halfdraettingur (Half-Carrier), 54 kg (119 lbs) -- minimum strength to be an oarsman
• Amlodi (Weakling), 23 kg (51 lbs)

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