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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:50 pm

ashcraftpv wrote:you just need to lower your grip on the pole you are currently on. just drop it down 4-6".


Seriously.

You also need to learn how to jump higher than you are holding, instead of worrying about gripping higher on bigger poles. I am sure the things they will teach you at camp will help you accomplish this.
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