I've noticed that from every run on just about every pole I have trouble moving the pole during the swing. When I just do a jagodin I get in pretty deep, but when I swing it seems like the pole just stops moving halfway through and then I go straight up, unable to really finish the swing. I'm guessing that the problem is from being a little more inside than usual, being a little flat, and just swinging straight up as opposed to a long swing. I appreciate any suggestions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qewGaJTSe7I
16' 180 (5" cut off bottom)
14'5" grip
5m bungee
6L from 81'
Not moving the pole well when I swing
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Re: Not moving the pole well when I swing
Still working the short runs, eh? Like last time, I still advise you to move your run back. You are more than ready!
You look great from 6...as I'm sure you already know, you'd get much deeper if your step wasn't under. There's nothing wrong with your swing, it's just hard to get deep on a 16' pole from 6 lefts, no matter how fast you accelerate out of the back. A longer run would give you more speed and momentum to get the grip up to a more ideal spot on that pole (15'+), allowing more penetration. You might even be able to raise your grip from 6 and get more penetration if you can make yourself take off from the right spot.
Keep up the good work, you have improved a lot and are poised for big bars from a longer run.
Tom
You look great from 6...as I'm sure you already know, you'd get much deeper if your step wasn't under. There's nothing wrong with your swing, it's just hard to get deep on a 16' pole from 6 lefts, no matter how fast you accelerate out of the back. A longer run would give you more speed and momentum to get the grip up to a more ideal spot on that pole (15'+), allowing more penetration. You might even be able to raise your grip from 6 and get more penetration if you can make yourself take off from the right spot.
Keep up the good work, you have improved a lot and are poised for big bars from a longer run.
Tom
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Re: Not moving the pole well when I swing
Thanks for the advice. I'm not intentionally avoiding moving the run back, I have just been waiting to get my hands on some bigger poles. I'd prefer to have a few poles to move up to when things start clicking.
-Nick
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