Dust in mats

A forum to discuss everything to do with pole vaulting equipment: poles, pits, spikes, etc.

Moderator: Barto

User avatar
Erica
PV Whiz
Posts: 129
Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:11 pm
Expertise: Olympian
Gender: Female
Location: Hammond. LA
Contact:

Re: Dust in mats

Unread postby Erica » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:15 pm

The majority of the dust comes from the pit, not the top cover. It will not get better the more you jump on it. I have a little experience with this... The easiest and relatively sucessful way to deal with this problem is putting a tarp between the pit and the foam top cover. Although there is dust in the top cover, it is not enough be a big puff of dust when you land. Becca's bedsheet idea seems like it would work the same way, I just have never tried it. If at all possible, make sure you cover the pit when not in use.


Return to “Pole Vault - Equipment”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 10 guests