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Its been a while since I've posted but I need some advice on staying closer with the pole and getting a better top end. I've worked a lot on my approach and take-off over the past year and I believe they have gotten pretty good. My biggest problem now is getting my grip up and being able to stay wit...

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thanks for all the feedback everyone Why such a variation in poles? What is your grip on them? How WIDE is your grip? -our school doesn't have many poles, so these are the only two that I find to give the best results. We have a 13'6 165 and 14'6 145 but both seem to be too soft. -My grip is about 1...

Stats: Height: 5' 10'' Weight: 135 lbs pole: White tape pole = 14' 160 Black Tape pole = 15' 145 6 step approach from 80-82 feet heights from 12'6 - 15' i was wondering what i would need to do a better job on my top end and to be able to clear at least a foot above my hand grip. Any feedback on the ...

chuckd1356 wrote:Have an open mind. Don't get too cocky.

thanks, I'll keep that in mind

thanks a lot, my coach cant really help me anymore because his pr in was 11'6, so all he does now is record my jumps and show them to me:P, anymore more feedback is appreciated

desperately need help please!

back with another request for help :o, this was my jump from my district meet last week, i have regionals on thursday so im really desperate for some last minute advice. Im using a 15' 145lbs pole from a 6 step, body weight is around 130-135, holding around 14-14'3''. Please give me advice on what i...

ok, thanks a lot, i dont know why but i can swing up fine on a highbar.. just not in my vault =[

by weak swing do you mean that i curl up and dont keep my left leg straight?

sweet thanks, comments really help, can anyone else evaluate also? thanks a lot

any help would be appreciated