Re: NCAA Mandates new ASTM Box Collar by Dec 2013
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:06 pm
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vaultmd wrote:Chris,
This may sound like semantics, but there are no rules in any ASTM Standard Specification. That's for the rules making bodies. We just define stuff.
You should become involved. We could use the help.
carryabigstick wrote:How is the box held in place? Is it bolted down? I would worry it moves around too much if the only thing holding it is the weight of the pit. Had to realign two collars at big college meets already this year even after five officials prepped the pit. Then what if you have to change directions quickly? Way too many questions remain to be a rule. This is like skipping from initial feasibility trials to FDA acceptance. I know my vaulters are all against anything in the box. Seems good in theory, but too many "just trust me's" right now.
superpipe wrote:You just haven't followed the years of testing that has already been done on this. There are no "just trust me's". This new collar by itself stays in place way better than basic collars. Simple solution for keeping it fixed in place. Super glue ( Gorilla super glue ) 2" wide industrial loop side velcro around the plant box. Super glue 2" wide industrial hook side velcro underneath the box collar. It will never move again. This is what I have done with my raised runway and my basic box collar.
carryabigstick wrote:Obviously glueing a box or other straps on the ground or area around the box is completely impossible if you have a double ended runway like a majority of facilities do....Especially if running two pits in same direction like an ncaa prelim. Happens everyday: vaulters/officials/coach show up to meet/practice.....assess wind......move pit to other box.....put plug in current box....run right over that box going other way. If you can can't move it and secure to the other end in less than 10-15 minutes without tools, it's useless. Is this going to lead to officials resisting turning the pit even more than they do already? That's not safe.