No bend pole vaulting..

[PCHSpolevaulter16]

I just started vaulting last year and that is exactly when i started bending. What i did was i just kept moving my hand grip up little by little and when you get to a certan height if you have good form then the pole will bend on its own just a little and then you can move your grip up a little more when you feel comfortable and start working with the bend more, i alson know some people that just ran up there and did it ( thats a little dangerous though). Just dont be afraid to try it and you will be fine.