Long Jump Spikes for Pole Vault?

[ajchaisson12]

I'm a senior in high school who is looking for a more specific jumping spike, as I have come to find that sprint spikes give me serious shin splints. I know that the best option would probably be to buy the Nike PV 2's since my primary event is obviously pole vault, but I also get thrown into Triple Jump and Long jump to scrap points. If I were to buy the Nike Zoom Long jump 3's, would it still give me shin splints when i work on pole vault like a sprint spike would? The descriptions on all the websites say that they are for "the serious long jumper and pole vaulter," but I'm 100% skeptical. I'm wondering if anyone has any first-hand experience before I put some money into them.

Also, if I were to buy the Nike PV 2's, would it be wise to use them in Long and Triple?

Any advice is appreciated, Thanks!

[rainbowgirl28]

Long jump and pole vault spikes are generally the same thing. If anything, the Nike LJ spikes are probably a little more supportive than the PV2 spikes, so you might be slightly less likely get shin splints than using the PV2s.

LJ/TJ spikes are perfect for PV. If you can try them on in a store, just see what feels best.

[ajchaisson12]

thanks a bunch!

[xjoeyx]

I use the adidas LJ/PV spikes http://www.firsttothefinish.com/ItemMat ... trixType=1 and they work for both lj and pv! they will more than likely work for tj too. Plus the collar around the laces keeps sand out

[vaultmd]

Beware that some of the long jump spikes have a heel that is lower than the spike plate. You have to be in really really good shape to survive using those for any period of time. I prefer some of the triple jump spikes because the heel tends to be neutral with respect to the spike plate and some of them are just more stable.