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Low Bend

Unread postby fx » Thu May 18, 2006 9:47 pm

When I am holding a about 6 inches down on a 14' 150 or 155, everything seems fine and normal, but when I try to raise by about one handgrip, the pole seems to bend really low, and I can feel a lot of bend, not in a good way. Any thoughts?
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Unread postby theczar » Fri May 19, 2006 12:21 am

go to a bigger pole or hold lower
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You nailed it!

Unread postby Bruce Caldwell » Fri May 19, 2006 7:44 am

theczar wrote:go to a bigger pole or hold lower


You nailed it!
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