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Right Pole, Wrong Pole

Unread postby monopoly00 » Sat Feb 07, 2004 12:22 am

My school only has small poles and big poles. Right now I'm vaulting on a 13'6 135 (finally got on it). The problem is I weigh approx. 145-150. The next biggest pole is like a 14' 155. I am doing well with the 13'6 and I'm not over bending or landing deep in the pit, but it is still under my body weight, and if I happen to break it, I would like to not break my neck or anything. Any comments or suggestions??
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Unread postby lonestar » Sat Feb 07, 2004 12:50 am

monopoly00 wrote:My school only has small poles and big poles. Right now I'm vaulting on a 13'6 135 (finally got on it). The problem is I weigh approx. 145-150. The next biggest pole is like a 14' 155. I am doing well with the 13'6 and I'm not over bending or landing deep in the pit, but it is still under my body weight, and if I happen to break it, I would like to not break my neck or anything. Any comments or suggestions??


Get a 13' 150 - if your school won't buy you one, have your coach see if any other local schools have one you could borrow, or join a club that has poles you can borrow.
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Unread postby monopoly00 » Sat Feb 07, 2004 10:46 pm

No clubs around here, but I'll see. About the weight thing, is it REALLY dangerous when you vault with a pole under your body weight, or is it just a factory warning to cover their butt? I know it will make things a lot safer if everyone follows the rule, but is it really a situation where if you vault on a pole lower than your body weight you will more than likely break the pole or something?
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Unread postby wacky274 » Sat Feb 07, 2004 11:28 pm

I'm not saying it is safe or isnt safe because that is definitely my place, but i do know that it is a hs rule to jump at or above your body weight, and all i'm saying, is either way thats the rule
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Unread postby Russ » Sun Feb 08, 2004 12:37 am

It just so happens that I've got a 13-150 (19.7 flex...i.e. pretty soft) Pacer FX listed in the Sales Forum if you are interested. $225 which includes shipping. I jumped on this pole once, and it turned out to be too soft for me.
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Unread postby monopoly00 » Sun Feb 08, 2004 1:15 am

As of right now I'm going to stick with the 13'6 mentioned above. I've only been vaulting for 1 week so far this year, and just got on it. I'm sure within a week or two I will be blowing through it, so I will worry about getting a new pole when the time comes. Hopefully nothing will happen between then. BTW, how much would, lets say Altius, cost for like a 13'6 165 or maybe a 14'0 155??
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sun Feb 08, 2004 2:49 am

monopoly00 wrote:No clubs around here, but I'll see. About the weight thing, is it REALLY dangerous when you vault with a pole under your body weight, or is it just a factory warning to cover their butt?


It's against National High School rules, so whether or not it is unsafe is a moot point for you. I would also recommend getting/borrowing a shorter pole over your weight if at all possible.
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Unread postby Caseman33 » Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:25 pm

go from shorter run
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Unread postby monopoly00 » Wed Feb 11, 2004 5:32 pm

Thanks for the advice everyone. I got it figured out yesterday.
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