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I wanted to give everyone an update on how my season is going.. I started pole vaulting a month ago.. last time I was on here my PR was 9'-0". As of now, and 2 days away from Sectionals, I am nearly at 10'-0". Quick question: The higher the pole is, should the standards come closer? I am g...

Ok so I need some clarification on this chart. Ex: Bar Height: 9'-6" Hand grip: 10'-10" Take-off point: 7'-8" 6 Stride Mark: 36' Do I measure 7'-8" from the back/bottom of the box to get an estimated take off point and THEN measure my approach steps from that point? (It says abov...

What about the standards measurement? how do you know if you need to be at 15" or 25"? (closer/further)

Body Weight: 143 lbs Body Height: 5'-7" SkyPole Weight: 140 lbs SkyPole height: 13'-6" SkyPole grip: about 10'-6" Personal Record: 9'-0" I know I'm a little overweight for my pole, but I honestly have no more weight to lose, and I figured that since I'm not bending the pole just ...

Southern Illinois. I will post all of the specs for my body weight and height and my pole weight and height after today's meet.

Sorry for insufficient posting.

Background: So Im a Sr who normally does sprints, but I added PV to my events because we are losing too many points in the event. Im pretty much self taught through DVDs and other information from people on here :) Problem: My first day I was clearing 8'-0" over and over again with a natural tu...