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Staying on my pole
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:49 pm
by 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?
Re: Staying on my pole
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:49 pm
by msit94
Oh and my standards are around 55 cm. Or should I try the same length and brand pole but a 140?
Re: Staying on my pole
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:36 pm
by 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!
Re: Staying on my pole
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:11 pm
by 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
