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i go with chalk, i hate sticky grip.


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I don't like it too sticky... but I like to get that zinc oxide tape... it looks like normal tape but has a slightly different texture... I tape it on normal and rub it a lot until the stickiness starts to come out

Im a chalk guy myself, its kinda my ritual to make my hands bright white before every vault. Sticky is just eeeewww.

haha well anyone who has ever used one of my poles knows that mine is sticky! haha I really dont mind it normal, but it's always VERY sticky!

AmyPoleVault wrote:haha well anyone who has ever used one of my poles knows that mine is sticky! haha I really dont mind it normal, but it's always VERY sticky!

Haha you guys use that black tape... anytime I've used an Interlake pole my hands always get super gross

i like using grease on my hand. anything with a really low viscousity or just really slippery in general. JK JK JK. I like the a little sticky, like tuffskin on Elmers spry on glue (but no too much)

I dont think it matters. Just use it as you find it. I think tape is a good grip. not sticky, and not chalked.

Depends on the weather:

On dry days, my hands tend to get sweaty, so I prefer chalk.

On rainy days, chalk is worthless, so I use clean white tape and rub in lighter fluid to make it mildly sticky.

lonestar wrote:Depends on the weather:

On dry days, my hands tend to get sweaty, so I prefer chalk.

On rainy days, chalk is worthless, so I use clean white tape and rub in lighter fluid to make it mildly sticky.

and set it on FIRE!!!!!

actually i've never used anything but my bare hands...never chalk, never sticky spray stuff....lol, just my style....this year i'm planning on trying chalk out, but not anything sticky, i dont like the idea of my hands being real sticky....but bare hands have worked for me so far, so i guess i'll have to see

we always use a special tape that we get from MF athletics... Its a lot like the grip tape used on tennis rackets. After using that I'll never go back. It lasts for around 2yrs or so depending on use, and works great in all weather conditions.

There has been an on-going debate here at Bell Athletics about the use of sticky grip. No one is trying to change any rules, just filling time until lunch.
Here are the primary arguments

Against: It takes away one of the primary requirements of pole vaulting, that is being able to physically hang on to a pole.

For: It may be safer than sliding off, everyone does it, it's legal.

What do you guys think?