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pole vault pit covers?

Unread postby tylerd1994 » Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:26 pm

hey guys, me and my pole vaulting buddy teamed up and bought a set of pits for our school since they wouldn't buy us any. The pits are pretty old and worn out but they are alot better than what we had! :D Wondering what I should do to cover the pits for weather? Will a large tarp work, or is there a place i can get a real cover?
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Re: pole vault pit covers?

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:58 pm

The manufacturer of the pit can sell you a replacement cover. Tarps are tough to make work, it's hard to get one big enough, and multiple tarps end up with water going between them and they blow away easily.

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Re: pole vault pit covers?

Unread postby tylerd1994 » Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:18 pm

okay, i will look at practice today and see if i can find a brand, its pretty old and i didn't see anything yesterday. Its so nice to actually have pits this year!

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Re: pole vault pit covers?

Unread postby charlie » Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:30 pm

Buck Terrel Athletics .com Will make you a GREAT cover to your specks. Heavy duty and REASOnABLE Tell them World Champion Charlie Polhamus recomended them and they will give you a discount, and NO, i do not get a commision, they are just a quality product!!!!!I like to help good people!!!!

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Re: pole vault pit covers?

Unread postby VAVAULT » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:10 pm

I,'ve used a piece of rubber roofing before. You can call around to the local roofing company and ask them for a used piece.


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