Changing poles

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Changing poles

Unread postby pvjon13 » Tue May 11, 2004 7:51 pm

I was currently jumping on a 14 ft pole and clearing about 14'6" while on this pole. Then i changed to and ESSX carbon fiber pole of the same height and jumped over 15'6". Then I bought a new ESSX pole that was a 14'7" pole and i am now jumping between 15'9" and 16' and higher. For anyone i recomend trying one of these poles. The reaction time from the bend to the recoil is very fast and effective and gives a nice pop at the top to help increase your jumping height.

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Unread postby mcminkz05 » Tue May 11, 2004 8:54 pm

well im trryign to get on my new 14' essx pole, but the only time iv tried so far it sure gave me a hard time :confused: .. ill credit that to my plant and takeoff though, which iv recently changed to allow me to get on a larger pole. cant wait to get on it though, hopefully before regionals!
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Unread postby Decamouse » Wed May 12, 2004 7:36 am

And at 19 years old you are already a teacher - congrats on finishing school early and on great vaulting :dazed:
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