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Unread postby Boomer » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:13 pm

Hey all,
Does anyone have any opinions on the proper pole size for 3-6 step shoulder supports into the box?
Should you use a pole beneath your weight or over your weight?
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Unread postby vaulter870 » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:15 pm

are you talking like a Johnson drill where people push you up into the pole to practice your plant?
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Unread postby Boomer » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:55 pm

Yeah, just working on staying out at takeoff, and someone supporting you.
I know some people can do it with no help at all as well.

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Unread postby ashcraftpv » Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:36 pm

always do those on a pole at or above your body weight. my kids do them on their long run poles or bigger...
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Unread postby vaulter870 » Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:24 pm

back when i jumped on little tiny 13' and 13'6'' poles i used a 5m 200 something that was quite the chore trying to bend that thing!!
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