Need new pole(s)

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Need new pole(s)

Unread postby OVHSpv » Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:55 am

I have an athlete jumping on an older skypole 13'6 140lb. His grip is about 9'' under the limit and the pole performs well. He has the speed and plant to move his handgrip up, but when he does, the pole squishes and can't push him through his top end. He weighs about 138 and about 5'11. I want to get him 1-2 new poles to work with. I want him to raise his handgrip. any ideas on new poles?

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Re: Need new pole(s)

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:14 pm

I'd go with a 13'6 150 and 14'150, he still has a ways to work up his grip on the 13'6 poles, and a 13'6 150 will be useful to more boys than a 14'140.

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Re: Need new pole(s)

Unread postby OVHSpv » Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:07 am

Thanks. Should I stick with the same brand pole he is using now??

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Re: Need new pole(s)

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:15 pm

OVHSpv wrote:Thanks. Should I stick with the same brand pole he is using now??


That usually gives ypu the best transition between poles. When you order new poles, make sure to tell them the flex # of the pole you currently have.


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