What do you get asked?

RamVault09 · Unread postby **RamVault09** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 12:34 pm

It's endless, the types of questions pole vautlers get from the public.

haha, sometimes i can't help but say to myself, "you've got to be kidding...." Possibly followed by an inappropriate smartass remark :dazed:

but, you know....

Just curious, from lugging your poles around to actually jumping, what are the most common and bizarre questions you've been asked? :confused:

Azbeachboy1 · Unread postby **Azbeachboy1** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 4:00 pm

Every single time I'm in an airport, "Wow what size ski's are those?" :confused:

Some people can be so funny.

lonpvh · Unread postby **lonpvh** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 5:38 pm

NO, NO, they are my hang glider. I've actually had someone believe is was a sailboat one time. LB

wacky274 · Unread postby **wacky274** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 7:25 pm

lol, i got the sailboat thing one time too...the guy was like "wheres the rest of your boat"

lonestar · Unread postby **lonestar** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 8:02 pm

I've gotten the skis, hang glider, and sail.

I love it when people you talk to try to imitate vaulting with their hands together on their chest leaning forward.

PVJunkie · Unread postby **PVJunkie** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 8:51 pm

How about a roll of carpet. Got that one at a gas station one time.

VaultFreak · Unread postby **VaultFreak** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 4:35 pm

Eh, I don't get anything funny like that. I've just had many people ask if it was a javelin.

ttuvaulter · Unread postby **ttuvaulter** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 12:51 am

Good things to say:
1)Its my boa constrictor, it has a back condition and I have to fly it to the vet.
2)Its an experimental lighting rod.....I sure hope there isn't a storm where we are flying to.
3)Yup, its a hang glider.
4)To be honest with you I don't know. Some guy just asked me to hold it.
5)I'm the manager for a minor league hockey team and we put all the sticks in this tube so we don't have to carry 30 different bags.
6)A near life size repleca of the ceiling of the Sisteen Chapel
7)It's a tree that I plan on planting in my backyard.
8)It's a matter of national security. If I told you I would have to kill you.
9)It's my collection of long metal rods
10)I'll tell you whats in my bag if you tell me whats in yours

VaultFreak · Unread postby **VaultFreak** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 1:27 am

That is hilarious! I'm going to have to put some of those to use.

wacky274 · Unread postby **wacky274** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 1:36 am

lol, those are good....just dont piss anybody off, lol, us pole vaulters want to keep a good rep

PVDad · Unread postby **PVDad** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 1:58 am

RamVault09 wrote:Just curious, from lugging your poles around to actually jumping, what are the most common and bizarre questions you've been asked?

All too frequently, when checking in at the airport, the baggage attendant wants to know "But, don't they FOLD or something?".

Thank GOD we weren't responsible for lugging them around Japan with us earlier this year, Steph and her big sister attracted enough crowds and stares all on their own!

wacky274 · Unread postby **wacky274** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 10:44 am

yeah, i get that too....liek "can't you piece them, or fold them or something" lol....it's like "yeah, sure, and then i'll die when i jump on it"

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