Staying on my pole

[msit94]

I currently am clearing 10' on a 12' 130 UCS spirit. I am a 17 year old male 5'8" and 123-125 pounds. I am holding the highest possible which is about 11'6" (right under weight label). Should I stay on this pole until my form is good enough to get over 11' or should I move up to a longer pole so I can hold higher?

[msit94]

Oh and my standards are around 55 cm. Or should I try the same length and brand pole but a 140?

[LHSpolevault]

It's very difficult to give you much helpful advice without seeing video. 55cm isn't deep for standard placement, whereas 80cm is the max when you'd want to consider moving up a pole (aka stiffer pole) since currently stiffer would most likely make you land closer than 55cm. If you can post a video it'll help out a ton!

[rainbowgirl28]

You don't need a bigger pole until you are knocking off the bar on the way up with your standards all the way back