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Someone please put up a video of that competition!

I hate seeing speculation about rules on websites. It causes a lot of confusion. I'm sorry you feel that way. My reason for asking the question at the beginning of this thread was to clarify the issue, not to muddy the waters. I had a conversation with the committee about this change and I know for...

Pits are no longer available.

Where would you define the vertical cross section of the bar? That is the part that I am having trouble with. Here is a diagram from the side of the crossbar that I am using to try to understand this "vertical cross section" concept with. Crossbar diagram.png In this diagram, the black ci...

IAAF wording: These end pieces shall be circular or semicircular with one clearly defined flat surface on which the bar rests on the crossbar supports. This flat surface may not be higher than the centre of the vertical cross section of the crossbar. The difference between what you wrote for the IA...

I just read some of the new rules for the NCAA in 2013-2014, and it seems they are outlawing the Gill Anti-Gravity crossbars. The rule change is on page 29, and is Rule 2 Section 5 Article 5, and can be found here: http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/TF14.pdf This is discussing the shap...

I may also be willing to trade for poles, preferably in the 15' range.

I have for sale a set of green First Place pole vault pits that are in fair condition. I'm not sure of the model or the dimensions, but I can visit the storage unit at some point to take some measurements. There are a few holes in the sides, but they can be repaired or probably even duct-taped if ne...

Has anyone ever replaced just the top pad for a pit? I don't have any experience buying pits or anything like that, so I'm just wondering if it's possible, and then how much it costs. Any help is appreciated!

botakatobi wrote:It is very perspicacious of you to assume we know what you are talking about.

Not sure what the intent of your post was, but unless you are praising one of the former authors I believe you are using that word incorrectly!

I appreciate your sentiments. These jumps were recorded over a period of 5 years from high school through the end of my collegiate career. Yes, I am still in one piece.