Any Thoughts?

[EPVaulter1]

Well first I will give you all my specs & statistics

Highest vault so far this year in comp.: 11'6"
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 126-129 last time i checked
Well i'm pretty fast
For my size i am really strong
I am currently using a 12'6" 130 PacerFX
As you can tell i have only cleared 11'6" and i am using a 12'6" pole
Many people have told me i should move up in weight & length because i really bend the crap out of the pole (but i think otherwise)
i think i need to work more on my form and clear at least 12'+
unfortunately the next longest poles that we have at my school are 13' 135 Pacer Mystic and a 13'6" 135 Pacer Mystic... Whenever i try any of those poles i get good bend but it just does not send me (any ideas)
I constantly vault at practice and dont really give myself a break at all (i wrestle and play football and i am just used to constantly moving), should i take more breaks in between vaults or just keep doing what i am doing
well thanks for your help

[pool_man_007]

work on the bigger poles (as long as u get into the pit) but dont hold at the top, this will make the pole stiffer effectively giving it the ability to "send" u like u want it to

[rainbowgirl28]

It sounds like you are raising your grip too much when you move to the next pole.

You should take some rest in between jumps. When you jump in a meet you usually have a few minutes at least between jumps, so there's no reason to rush things at practice.

[EIUvltr]

steal poles from other schools, its the unspoken way of high school and college pole vault