All I can say is that it is amazing that this kid can go out and have the courage to try an event that most kids with two legs are scared to do. Simply amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeCqNinC ... ed&search=
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by jcoover » Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:52 pm
"We can, by God, let our demons loose and just wail on!" - John L Parker
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by ashcraftpv » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:38 pm
that was sweet...now i'm going to have to see how high I can jump hopping on one leg....
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by fx » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:42 pm
lol I actually tried that a while ago. I got 8'6" with a bar, but I think I could go 9'6" on a good day. Completely 1-legged: lifted up my leg before starting down the hopway and tried not to use it in the swing. I even tried tying my leg up with a bungee but it didnt work too well. Very fun.
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by souleman » Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:00 pm
Amazing and awesome! The obvious aside, he actually does a better job at keeping a straight trail leg than I do. With his lack of speed, he might be a perfect candidate for some old school technique.....and I mean old school. Instead of letting the top hand slide down, he could lower his top hand hold and move his lower hand up to meet the top hand. That would effectively give him a higher grip and allow him to jump a little higher. Even if he never is able to completely grasp the 6:40 model, it's an inspiration to see him jump. Later.........Mike
P.S. I've got to admit that I'm glad it didn't come up under a "critique video please" heading. I'm sure the "elite" coaches would have had a field day with it.
P.S. I've got to admit that I'm glad it didn't come up under a "critique video please" heading. I'm sure the "elite" coaches would have had a field day with it.
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by theczar » Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:23 am
wow......truely amazing....
all I know is that if I ever lost a foot or leg I'd get a prostetic one and keep on jumping!
all I know is that if I ever lost a foot or leg I'd get a prostetic one and keep on jumping!
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by Vault Chick » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:05 am
Man, that was sooo cool. That guy deserves props for doin' that!
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by bjvando » Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:10 am
I once talk a girl with one arm how to surf- probably the most satisfying thing i've done in my life...
she did better than most people did with two healthy arms....
big props to over-achieving!
she did better than most people did with two healthy arms....
big props to over-achieving!
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by bel142 » Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:30 pm
So with such a major disability he would have to learn how to swing really well and get a pull through and use all the poles energy so compenstate for not haveing the speed.
So if he learned how to swing really well then possible got a prostetic leg to run with, he could possibly jump really really high.
So if he learned how to swing really well then possible got a prostetic leg to run with, he could possibly jump really really high.
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by rainbowgirl28 » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:52 pm
Who knew there were so many one-legged pole vaulters...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY8m0A0ibBU
Pretty amazing stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY8m0A0ibBU
Pretty amazing stuff.
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by rainbowgirl28 » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:49 pm
rainbowgirl28 wrote:Who knew there were so many one-legged pole vaulters...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY8m0A0ibBU
Pretty amazing stuff.
Another video of this guy (he is more into the high jump than the PV) http://www.wliszczak.at/videos/StabhochJM.wmv
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