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It's a port-a-pit only 4 yrs old, with port-a-pit standards(18'),box collar, and standard pads all blue. It has been used at River vault so some of you might have jumped on it. srtomasini@satx.rr.com

I started with a wood runway. I now have a concrete runway covered with mondo, I think it's the best way to go. It's 4' wide 120' long and I made the expantion joints every 10' .

My son has never jumped on anything but ESSX poles. Never a problem moveing from pole to pole and thats over 30 poles. I would recomend them to any one and I know Bruce would be more than happy to answer any questions you would have. 9 National Championships 3 National Gold Medals 2 National Records...

The NFHS has received the question of whether or not it is acceptable for a bungee cord to be used for warm-ups in the pole vault at an interscholastic track and field meet. In 2006 the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee discussed the use of the bungee cord for warm-ups at an interscholastic meet ...

If a vaulter was stoodup or rejected it counts as an attempt and he does not get the jump over.

I just saw this today. I took pics and sent information to USATF. Can't wait to see what the response is. Our pit is a Porta Pit, base pads, box collar, and mondo runway. The set up came from Texas Pole Vault Round Up in 2005(BRAND NEW). It just happens to be in my backyard.

The thumb rule for moving to a longer pole is, 1) the pole you are on is 10 to 15 pounds over your weight 2) you have maxed your grip on the pole 3) you are jumping over your hand hold a lot of good information on this is here. Becka can probably tell you where to look THE RULE IS YOU MUST JUMP ON A...

Kyle Tomasini last years Silver medalest, and 9 time National qualifier (3 National Championships) will be jumping in the Intermediant boys. The Texas boys should do well.

but yet you would recomend jumping on hay

Safety should always be the first consideration. This is not a good idea ... The question is not if you get hurt using hay for a pit , it's when you get hurt how bad will the injury be. This is why any pole vaulting should always be supervised by a qualified coach. A qualified coach would not allow ...

The SI device simulates the swing up like nothing else I have ever seen.
ropes, bars, rings,etc... all help and should be used for strength. But if you want to work it like you use it the SI device is it. I have one and it works [/b]

If it will save you time and money go for it. If a buyer wants one e-mail
is a good idea. I have all mine in a folder and it's gitting quite large. On the computer would be nice.