I'm not sure i understand what you mean..
So, since that jump was on with my step, do you think my mark is off and my takeoff should be more upright, therefore a little closer to the box?
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- Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:01 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
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- Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:45 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
here's a jump at eleven six from saturday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6rNH9Bz4EY&eurl=http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit2?ns=1&video_id=D6rNH9Bz4EY&next=%2Fmy_videos2%3Fpi%3D0%26ps%3D20iurl=http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/D6rNH9Bz4EY/hqdefault.jpg&feature=player_embedded i know trail ...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:19 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
I'm chillaxed, i just am not a fan of arrogance, especially when i need some help. i'm here for some assistance, not for someone to make assumptions and brag, and that annoyed me. But Kirk, It's certainly not my sole issue. You are correct ha ha but i have some film from yesterday's meet that i can ...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
pole speed is not the issue. whatever "old man" vaulting is, I don't do it. congratulations on breaking a pole, but if your criticism is useless and ignorant, considering you've never seen me vault, please keep it to yourself. thanks again for the help Kirk, The runway at this meet wasn't ...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:57 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
Wow that is such a huge help. Thank you so much! I worked out the step today and have a meet tomorrow morning. I'll fill you in on the result but I can't thank you enough!
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:43 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
You're right, I do have one issue i didn't know if i mentioned, but it is DEFINITELY not all the pole's fault. My step has been about a foot under, and because of this, my center of gravity is off from takeoff, meaning my takeoff is not perfect.. Thanks a lot for your help. Also, im getting a little...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
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- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
yeah thats also an issue. im a junior in high school and my pr sophomore year was 12 6. but this indoor season all i've cleared was 11 6 because my step has been a foot under nearly every jump. not to mention im blowing through the crossbar on the 180.. i've heard skypoles are notorious for being ha...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:10 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9374
Re: Bending a Skypole
im not sure about the flex numbers, but im one hand grip down on each. its making me crazy
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:54 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Bending a Skypole
- Replies: 20
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Bending a Skypole
Okay so i jump on a spirit 14 180 and i weigh about 185. i have a skypole 14 185 but cannot get ANY bend out of it. My plant is strong and i have good pole speed, i just can't get the thing to bend! Any tips?