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hey, i was wondering are those ESSX poles really as good as some people are saying they are?

If a pole works well for you that is good - better performance! - hard to define - lighter - hoop strength - modulus of elasticity - transition between poles - lots of different things can define good - what might be good for a 10' vaulter is not good for a 19' vaulter - from what I have seen they make a nice vaulting pole - so do various other companies. Were there any HS, Collegiate, or Open Records set on them this year - not to my knowledge - but again that would be just a narrow view of good - If it helps you be a better vaulter - that is good - having it avialable and in a size you can use is very good - Does it have an established history of use by top level vaulters - compared to some other companies - no - so if you have one and it allows you to continue to improve thas good - beyond that it would be pretty subjective - do not know if that helps - but it is not an easy yes or no

What do you think? - you have had one since early June - what do you have to compare it to? You have told us you are a young
(soph) learning vaulter - is it a good beginners pole?

ennairb wrote:hey, i was wondering are those ESSX poles really as good as some people are saying they are?

We have had a lot of success stories!!

Most of the people who did not like our pole are those who have selected the wrong size to fit their ability. We had a few that when they got to that ability finally got success on the ESSX. This will be true on any other brand also.

Some of the BELLS (Earl Bell LOL) and Whistles we have that others do not!

1. A picture of the test attached to the pole for confidence.
2. A more finite selection and pole selection system.
3. Less confusion when it comes to flex number.
4. An ABS/PVC tube to ship the pole in for protection of your delicate instrument.
5. A pole that has been tested over the years with a design used by Earl Bell for his most consistent years of vaulting, one used by Wally Kozakiewicz to break three World records and capture the Olympic Record in 1980. Billy Olson jumped his first ever 18' 550 jump on these designs. (Both jumped on FiberSport for these jumps before signing contracts with other companies.)
ESSX was Used to capture the 4th place in the Worlds for the women's PV.
She has jumped 15’ on the poles. Her team mate has jumped jumped 14’9â€Â

Is there going to be ESSX Carbons? Any time soon?

Not carbons as they are made today by others!

We have some new types that are better suited for vaulting. All other carbon material used today has a problem if it hits the standard or is not caught after the jump. We have some new designs (not copies of other brands) in the works and they are being used by some vaulters now.

The impact strength from vault standard hits and drops will be less likely to break as the impact strength from a side hit will be 60% stronger.

The pole used for the 4th place in the Worlds was A carbon Prototype

Here we go again..................

6 of the top 10 (including the top 4 and a new National HS record) high school boys used CARBON FX.................

5 of the top 10 men in the US were on CARON poles..................

4 of the top 10 (and the world leader with the top 3 best jumps this yr) are on CARBON.................


NOW..............lets stop the gamesmanship. Carbon poles do NOT break any more often than any other pole...........produce the research that shows it and I will have no choice but to agree, until then I could say the same about any pole because I have seen them all break (in fact I have broken many of them personally).

The only problem I see is.................you can only get them from one co. and they ARE the most aggressive pole on the market (I can back that one up with research its not just my opinion).


The reality is..........an essx pole and a carbon pole have very little if any similarities. The Essx sail design and position are most similar to the sail and position of a Skypole. So............if you want a alternative to the Skypole or vice versa, there it is.

OAKPV2004 wrote:Is there going to be ESSX Carbons? Any time soon?

I have seen them, or a prototype I guess.

And don't all ESSX poles have a bit of carbon at the bottom?

Nothing here!!!

PVJunkie wrote:The reality is..........an essx pole and a carbon pole have very little if any similarities. The Essx sail design and position are most similar to the sail and position of a Skypole. So............if you want a alternative to the Skypole or vice versa, there it is.

really? how close is an essx to a skypole? because iv been looking for a skypole, but , like most Hs guys, i dunt got allot of $. but i found a very cheap Essx that is the right length/weight/flex for me, so i was wonderin how close they are to skypoles??

really? how close is an essx to a skypole? because iv been looking for a skypole, but , like most Hs guys, i dunt got allot of $. but i found a very cheap Essx that is the right length/weight/flex for me, so i was wonderin how close they are to skypoles??[/quote]


Mechanically lots of similarities. Wt wise you may want to ask Bruce. He uses a different system than all the other companies.

Use the pole calculator no matter the brand you choose to buy

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