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DJ, thanks for explaining the theory. I helped me understand it better.

the majority of high schools should have more poles so you can have an ideal weight rated pole and still have the same length, if need be, you can ask your pole vault coach about the right specifications for your ideal pole and :idea: buy it yourself :idea: if the school doesn't have the right pole....

DJ, what is all the math behind the MID chart? How long does it take to calculate also.

This is a Great post... thumbs up good for a few laughs

DJ, I'm not sure what my "MID" chart thing is, im using a UCS Spirit 155 pole (13'), my run is 65' 9' and my upper hand grip is roughly 11' 6" i'm 6'0", Take off step (where i jump) 8' (roughly) This should be able to answer the MID chart i believe. this is only my second year va...

Thanks, this only happens when i forget to have a pole drop, my run is already on and im working on my pole drop.

A problem I've had, and still have some problems with is that i forget to have a pole drop until im 2 left steps from the pit; and to compensate for that I run flat-footed to slow down so I can get the plant up in time. This isn't a good thing to do but i was able to clear 9'0" (upper hand @ 10...