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- Fri May 16, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Transitioning to a bigger pole
- Replies: 8
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Re: Transitioning to a bigger pole
I am a 5'10", 135 lbs vaulter. I was previously using a 12 foot, 150 lbs pole, but recently I have moved to a 13 foot, 135 lbs pole. I decided to make this transition because I was clearing 11 feet with the shorter pole, and my coach and I have decided that it was time to move up. On the 13 fo...
- Thu May 15, 2014 8:24 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Transitioning to a bigger pole
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12819
Re: Transitioning to a bigger pole
Yes I plan on moving my hands down the pole. Thank you for all the advice. I'll try to post a video latter on.
- Wed May 14, 2014 9:25 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Transitioning to a bigger pole
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12819
Re: Transitioning to a bigger pole
You're not going to get any better advice than Rainbowgirl gave you regarding moving your hand down the 13' pole. To take it a step further, however, I suggest you develop better technique on the 12' - 150. Think about this.........11' on a 12' pole. Do you know how many HS guys are vaulting 12-6 t...
- Tue May 13, 2014 10:43 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Transitioning to a bigger pole
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12819
Transitioning to a bigger pole
I am a 5'10", 135 lbs vaulter. I was previously using a 12 foot, 150 lbs pole, but recently I have moved to a 13 foot, 135 lbs pole. I decided to make this transition because I was clearing 11 feet with the shorter pole, and my coach and I have decided that it was time to move up. On the 13 foo...