what pole to move up to

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tylerd1994
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what pole to move up to

Unread postby tylerd1994 » Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:23 pm

We have had our pits up for a week or so and i have been vaulting on a 12"6 150 spirit im 5 "4 and weigh around 145. I can clear 11' on my five step holding at 11'. Then on my six step holding 11"6 i clear 11"6. This is with the standards all the way back and im beginning to blow through. If i hold any farther back it just gets worse, its too small. Our two next poles to move up to are a 13ft 155 spirit. And a 14ft 150 pacer. what would you guys reccomend moving up to? I tried the 155 today holding at my 11"6 grip. Didnt get enough depth but i was pretty tired. Do you think i should continue to work on that pole? I will try to get video as soon as I can.

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Re: what pole to move up to

Unread postby powerplant42 » Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:53 pm

The 13' 155 is your only sensical option. Grip at 11'6" on your 6, then inch it up as you need to. Start out without a swing if you're really having difficulty adjusting.
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Re: what pole to move up to

Unread postby tylerd1994 » Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:43 pm

i put a video up in the video section


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