14 foot pole to 15 foot

[thenewguy]

I am new to the great sport of polevaulting, i just started this year, but and i was just looking for some help since i dont know all that much about this kinda stuff and iam just teacing myself. so here's my question, iam on a 14 foot 175 and i would like to get on a 15 foot 175, how big of a jump is that and i you have any ideas i could use before i try it would be helpfull. thanks

[science geek]

why do you want to switch poles?
how high have you jumped on the 14' pole?
what do you weigh?

that is a huge jump (similar to a 14' 205 lb pole)

[indestructo]

closer to a 14' 195....

You should start at the same grip on the big pole, and that alone is a 20lb jump in stiffness, which will make it tough. To move up on the big pole you'll need enough speed to get on it. If your speed is good enough now then it'll be a smooth transition as far as length goes. I wouldn't recommend going up any more then a hand grip at a time making sure you're getting deep enough into the pit each time.

[cdmilton]

The best bet would be to try to get a 14-6 175 or a stiffer 14-0 so you can transition onto the 15-0 easier. Otherwise, depending on how far you are running from you could move your run back 2 steps.

[Mecham]

Well do you have a good reason to move up poles? If you dont have very good form then there really isnt a point to go to a 15' pole. Its easier to get upside down on a 14 than a 15

[thenewguy]

well i've jumped 13feet 9inches on my 14 foot pole so should i keep jumping on the 14footer untill iam clearing well over 14 or transfer to the 15 foot pole and try to work on getting higher on that one?

[Ming3r]

dang...almost 14 feet and first year?

I wish I could do that...