I'm a new jumper and my school has a limited number of poles. My best jump so far is 10'. I weigh 160 lbs and I'm 5'8. What would be the ideal length of pole I should use and when would you change the lengths? Thanks for the advice.
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- Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:29 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
- Topic: What length pole do I need
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- Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:15 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
- Topic: Peaking too soon....
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Peaking too soon....
Okay, it's my first year ever to pole vault. I'm hitting 10' as a HS freshman. I've only been jumping for about three weeks. My problem now is that I am getting plenty of height but I am hitting my maximum way before the bar. So I'm either falling on top of the bar or I'm falling before the bar. My ...