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UCS Measurements...
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:56 pm
by LHSpolevault
The UCS poles have the weight rating band like 5" or so from the top of the pole.
Does the given length of the pole measure from the tip to the band? or to the actual top of the pole?
Just UCS poles.
Thanks!
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:37 pm
by achtungpv
all pole lengths are the entire span of fiberglass regardless of brand or grip band location.
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:13 pm
by LHSpolevault
So a 13'6" 140 UCS would be generally softer than a 13' 145 PacerFX?
Thanks achtung
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:33 pm
by achtungpv
Always refer to Jan Johnson's relative stiffness chart when comparing poles of different lengths:
http://www.skyjumpers.com/articles/relitive_resistance_chart.html
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:40 am
by LHSpolevault
Thanks, it's going in my spike bag now lol
You can cap the pole in college right?
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:46 am
by lonestar
LHSpolevault wrote:You can cap the pole in college right?
That's correct, but make sure you're not overbending the pole - certainly not past 90 degrees, and often times less bend is better - whatever grip gets you landing in the center of the pit with your standards between 60-80cm and no sinking on the pole after takeoff.