Trouble Finding right pole

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Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby hondafmf » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:37 pm

Hey i'm having trouble finding the right pole. i will try and describe the problems as best as i can any help would be greatly appreciated!!

i am about 5' 10'' 148

i was on the end of a 13' 6'' 155 and it didn't feel like it was finishing at the top of the vault

i moved down to grip at about 13'' and it felt a little better but still not great

so i moved to the end of a 13'' 170 and it had a lot better finish at the top and now i just need to know what the next longer pole i should would be if you have any ideas?

I'll also try and get a few videos if that would help

Thanks Ryan

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Re: Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:13 pm


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Re: Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:14 pm

Videos always help :)

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Re: Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby hondafmf » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:22 pm

is that chart meaning holding at the same height as you cross the table left to right ?

i'll try and get some videos tomorrow
THanks

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Re: Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby hondafmf » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:37 pm

also my PR is 13' 3'' and that was on the 13' 170 with standards at 18

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Re: Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby powerplant42 » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:42 pm

Once you peak (therefore set your standards) around 70-80cm, you should not grip up. Grip down until you're doing this. 18" is WAY too close to the box.
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Re: Trouble Finding right pole

Unread postby hondafmf » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:59 am

k thanks i'll work on that today


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