New ESSX Poles

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mhochderffer
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New ESSX Poles

Unread postby mhochderffer » Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:33 pm

I just got a couple new ESSX classic poles and they are great. Bruce is back making the poles and they are the real deal, I just got a new PR on a ESSX POWER CLASSIC, they are lightweight, and extremely responsive, more "Pop on Top" to get me over the bar at 11' and for a 58 year old master that is my best jump this season. The pole just lifted me up and over he bar. This poles are easy to get on , bend easy and you can jump on poles your own weight, and they are very snappy.
Thanks Bruce for making great poles

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Re: New ESSX Poles

Unread postby gregray » Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:07 am

I am not trying to make a blatant plug for ESSX, but I do have to agree with the previous comment about their poles... our entire team jumps on ESSX and they are great. We have about 18 'classics' and a few carbons. The poles are light and the narrow weight increments seem to help the kids move up to heavier/longer poles with fairly easy.... a benefit which is especially good for us since our squad is primarily made up of 13-15 year old girls jumpin on 96-120lb poles.... I have also just received a few of the new PowerX poles as well... the jury is still out as my team has not jumped on them as much, but our early evaluation is that they are every bit as good as the ESSX classics, but come at a significant cost savings. Plus... on top of everything, the flame labels are really cool! It is nice to see that ESSX is now making its own poles again, and I will definitely stay with them.


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