Penetration tips for a scrawny vaulter

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Naughty Joe
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Penetration tips for a scrawny vaulter

Unread postby Naughty Joe » Sat Dec 05, 2015 11:20 pm

I'm 6'3", and have a skinny build at 163lbs. I started bending on a 12 foot pole last (sophomore) year, and I was coming along fine till it broke. Now, the only pole my school has which can fit me with a possibility of bending is a 13.5' 160lb behemoth which I barely even made it into the landing pads with. What can I do to wrangle this pole? Given my situation and disadvantages, can I get some tips? It'd be great if you could include advice with handgrip, flex arm(for bending), and planting. Thanks for the help!

-Joe

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Re: Penetration tips for a scrawny vaulter

Unread postby KirkB » Sun Dec 06, 2015 12:13 am

Naughty Joe wrote:I'm 6'3", and have a skinny build at 163lbs. ...

Joe, why are you starting a new thread on the same topic? You didn't like the tips that I gave you yesterday? :confused:

http://www.polevaultpower.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=53959

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Re: Penetration tips for a scrawny vaulter

Unread postby Naughty Joe » Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:03 pm

The more you cast your line, the more fish you'll catch, Kirk ;)

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Re: Penetration tips for a scrawny vaulter

Unread postby KirkB » Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:41 pm

I don't think that's true on PVP, Joe. I think people will tire of duplicate posts. If you don't believe me, keep doing it and see what happens. In fact, I think I did see another couple posts from you today - both asking the same question re Air Strike.

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Run. Plant. Jump. Stretch. Whip. Extend. Fly. Clear. There is no tuck! THERE IS NO DELAY!


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