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by lmshil
Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: Fiberglass vs. Carbon
Replies: 1
Views: 8924

Fiberglass vs. Carbon

Recently i went from a PR of 9'6 to 11' in one meet and could have gone higher if i wasn't so tired by the time i was attempting 11'6. However i cleared 11' on a carbon pole (14' long 155 gripping about 13'). The problem is that i barely made weight for this pole and the only other carbon pole my sc...
by lmshil
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: New pole
Replies: 5
Views: 30117

Re: New pole

https://youtu.be/Jlb0HE1I2F4 Here is a video of me jumping at 9'6. The pole is 13' 170 and im gripping at about 12. Note that its not the new pole my coach purchacted but an older softer one.
by lmshil
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: New pole
Replies: 5
Views: 30117

Re: New pole

Thanks that helps out alot. I never have really had a formal vault coach and im mostly self taught. I will try and post a video soon so it gives a better representation of where i am.
by lmshil
Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: New pole
Replies: 5
Views: 30117

New pole

Recently my coach just purchased me a 14' 170 pacer one pole. However i cant seem to grip much higher then 12-12'6 without stalling in mid air. Also at the moment i cannot bend this pole. Does this have to do with the pole being physcially heavier and less flexible? If so how can i fix it. On other ...
by lmshil
Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: Not sure what exactly to improve on
Replies: 0
Views: 9691

Not sure what exactly to improve on

This season i have been stuck at my current PR and can't really hit the next height i need. Furthermore i know my vault needs a lot of improvement and i just don't know what to exactly work on. Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks Age: 15 Grade: 10 PR: 8'6 I have been vaulting for about 1 ye...

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