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by hellomotto08
Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: need some advice
Replies: 22
Views: 12992

alright thanks guys. im gunna try the bungee at 4 feet...that seems like an efficiant way to do it..i might also be able to get upside down if im that low, to help my higher jumps.
by hellomotto08
Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:18 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: need some advice
Replies: 22
Views: 12992

sorry for the delay guys. When i say rolling i mean turning onto my stumach while going over the bar. Sometimes ill be able to just do it, but i can caunsiously choose to turn or not.... it can be really basic too...i learned how to pole vault basically on my own, i practice till like 6:30 everyday ...
by hellomotto08
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: need some advice
Replies: 22
Views: 12992

need some advice

As a freshman i got 11', but the following year i could not get any higher. I know that half the problem was adjusting to new poles. But i notice that i have a hard time rolling at the top and usually have my butt knock it down... does anyone have any exercises that may help me roll, and also one th...
by hellomotto08
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:07 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - High School
Topic: Starting height in meets?
Replies: 27
Views: 18310

My PB is 11'6", almost 12' clearnence but nicked it with my chest on my 3rd try at states because i switched poles and the stanards were to far back...I start usually at 10, or 10'6". I think that depending on how compfortable you are while warming up should tell you how high you should st...
by hellomotto08
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: Pole Vault Safety
Topic: Another stupid story calling pole vault most dangerous sport
Replies: 9
Views: 16093

hahahaha i just laugh at things like that. Although i do see why making a mistake pole vaulting is MUCH more dangerous than making an equivellent mistake in any other sport. but you know what, we are pole vaulters, we know the risk, and thas what makes us all great!

VIVA POLE VAULTERS!
by hellomotto08
Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: New England Region
Topic: Mass. State High School Boys Results
Replies: 2
Views: 5441

heyyy thats me! i got 14th. man that season was dissapointing though. it was amazing to see the others jumping 14 feet. its crazy!

it was a great meet truley
by hellomotto08
Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - High School
Topic: Why the complaints with tape on the runway?
Replies: 66
Views: 41274

I mustbe honest with you. I have never heard copmlaints about tape on the runway. Im 16 as well. Ive seen both tape, and stakes. i myself have used tape, stakes(pen :/), and eye makup i randomly found at my track. lol, i got away with most of it.
by hellomotto08
Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - General
Topic: pole vault quotes or funny sayings
Replies: 144
Views: 261779

just to sum up my favorite ones (i might have modified one of them) A few great things/quotes about vaulters... 1. We get high on fiberglass 2. The stiffer the pole, the better the ride 3. Bigger Poles, Better Penetration 4. Chick's dig big stick's 5. We put the Pole In the hole and Penetrate the Pi...
by hellomotto08
Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - General
Topic: Highest Jump with an injury?
Replies: 14
Views: 10717

ehh im new here so im not sure about all the rules..i managed to jump 11' with a shin splint and knee problems after slipping off the pole in mid bend.

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