Pacer FX vs. Carbon FX

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Pacer FX vs. Carbon FX

Unread postby mcminkz05 » Thu Jul 10, 2003 10:35 pm

Ok, just got a quick pole question~ i tried a Pacer FX a few days ago, and i loved it. But i would like to use a Pacer Carbon FX if it is similar to the normal Pacer FX. How sim;lar are the FX and the Carbon FX? obviously one is Carbon, but do they both act the same, or does the Carbon change the pole allot??
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Unread postby PVJunkie » Fri Jul 11, 2003 1:57 am

I am assuming you will be at the beach vault.........ask Bryan, he will be under the maroon pop up tent.

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Unread postby mcminkz05 » Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:27 pm

no, i will not be at the beach vault. :crying: i just got home from training wit my coach, and found out i have to leave tomorrow.

so does anyone know the differences between the Fx and Carbon Fx??
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Weight

Unread postby Decamouse » Sun Jul 13, 2003 2:58 pm

Weight is the easy one - The same length and pole rating weight - the Carbon FX will be physically lighter to carry than the the same non-carbon pole - thye both use the FX concept for sail design and placement - response or acceleration potential - most vaulters feel that carbon is a bit more aggressive - hopefully in 6 months I can give you eng. type numbers that may help :D
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Unread postby mcminkz05 » Sun Jul 13, 2003 9:05 pm

k, so they sound pretty similar. wonderin cause i really loved my Pacer Fx and want to get a Carbon Fx if the two are technically similar.
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