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by monteo
Sun Jan 31, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: Wraps for poles
Replies: 3
Views: 11042

Re: Wraps for poles

I sometimes use rubber tape such as http://www.amazon.com/X-Treme-Tape-TPE-XT2036ZLB-Silicone-Triangular/dp/B00HWROV0E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1454288490&sr=8-5&keywords=rubber+tape The advantage is that the rubber gives you a much better grip than vinl or athletic cloth tapes. The disadv...
by monteo
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: Left arm/ plant critique
Replies: 13
Views: 46181

Re: Left arm/ plant critique

Post a link. Just because you can't access the link doesn't mean those on the forum can't.
by monteo
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
Topic: African American Pole Vaulters
Replies: 22
Views: 43557

Re: African American Pole Vaulters

I agree with many of the posts about expectations, I think one of the other big issues is that many African Americans are on the low end of the income scale. Therefore, they cannot afford most clubs, or even have a way to get to the club. That means that often (anyone with a low income regardless of...
by monteo
Sat Jan 16, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: Sales Forum
Topic: POLES
Replies: 6
Views: 10333

Re: POLES

I'm interested in all three poles.

Monte
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by monteo
Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
Topic: Changing Poles
Replies: 1
Views: 8698

Re: Changing Poles

You can use any of those poles, however, you will not be gripping at the top of the pole on any but the 12' 160, and that only if you can straight pole with it. So start with the 12' pole and grip down from where you are currently gripping on the 140 pole, and then gradually move up grip height as y...
by monteo
Wed Jan 13, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
Topic: Trouble getting complete inversion
Replies: 10
Views: 19569

Re: Trouble getting complete inversion

Charlie, I'm having trouble visualizing the exercise you recommend. Do you have a video of it?
by monteo
Thu May 21, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Advanced Technique
Topic: The Push Plant Issue resurrected!
Replies: 44
Views: 109924

Re: The Push Plant Issue resurrected!

I've got two vaulters who push rather than carry, and I've been working on "converting" them to carry since I've always been under the impression that the carry generated more speed. After reading this thread, I'm going to have to get out the timer and find out. Both have kept both hands o...
by monteo
Wed May 13, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: Sales Forum
Topic: pit and standards
Replies: 9
Views: 8448

Re: pit and standards

If you still have this, please send pictures to mchscoachmonte@gmail.com

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