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by Soar Like an Eagle
Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: Pole Vault Summit
Topic: competition schedules
Replies: 9
Views: 12927

Re: Sched. on Dyeststcal

Here they are: Boys: http://www.dyestatcal.com/results/trk2008/January/05%20Vault%20Summit/Male%20entries.htm Girls: http://www.dyestatcal.com/results/trk2008/January/05%20Vault%20Summit/Female%20entries.htm The most impressive thing to me on DyeStat regarding the Summit are the Officials (Olympic ...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: Excellent Athlete Improving with Petrov Model
Replies: 44
Views: 20523

At this point, I think I need to raise her grip about a foot. The pole is barely bending, and I think she can use a much higher hand hold. What do you guys think? BTW Thanks for filming and posting her jumps, Becca. I really appreciated your help at the meet. :) Raise the grip, great take off, more...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Replies: 30
Views: 34936

Re: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time

Do not forget about Steve Smith first man over 18 feet indoors and 18’5" in pro track and was the best pole vaulter in the world from 1973-1975 but because he was in pro track I do not think he reached his full potential at the time. In 1972 he made 18'0" gripping 14'10'". If ...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sun Dec 23, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Replies: 30
Views: 34936

Re: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time

Do not forget about Steve Smith first man over 18 feet indoors and 18’5" in pro track and was the best pole vaulter in the world from 1973-1975 but because he was in pro track I do not think he reached his full potential at the time. In 1972 he made 18'0" gripping 14'10'". If ...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Replies: 30
Views: 34936

Re: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time

Somebody posted this on the Track and Field News Message Board: http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/tfn/discussion/viewThread.jsp?forum=1&thread=2569 Top ten all-time pole vaulters: 1. Sergey Bubka 2. Bob Richards 3. Dutch Warmerdam 4. Bob Seagren 5. John Pennel 6. Don Bragg 7. Maksim Tarasov 8. R...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Replies: 30
Views: 34936

Former world record holder, Billy Olson def. needs to be added to the list!! His PR was 19'6 in the early 80's!! Not to take anything away from Billy, but... I believe his pr was 19'5 set indoors in Albequerque in the mid to late '80's, the American Indoor record which stood for a long time. Billy ...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: first meet jump
Replies: 7
Views: 5953

thanks for the idearss the importnat thing is. i finally have a video cmpressor that altius can see!!!!! i have been struggling the last 2 weeks with incosistent run issues. so im ognna come back in to 3 and 4 lefts for a while. while in there i will try to narrow my grip a bit, and really get a qu...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Effective Clearance?
Replies: 68
Views: 46226

Re: Original post with additions...

Ok everyone....How high over your grip do you jump? Measure the grip on the pole, subtract 8" for the box then subtract that from your PR. Hopefully it's not a negative number. Rick Baggett WSTC LLC Additions... Andjei taught me about Pole Vaulting. It is (and not in order of importace): Speed...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Masters
Topic: So, now that I am 41 years old ...
Replies: 27
Views: 19464

Leap-in-Sky, You may want to get hold of Charlie Brown as well. He's a lawyer down there now. If you were at the trials, you know him. Wilson vaultmd, thanks, but sorry, don't know or remember Mr. Brown. If he is in my area, any contact info would be appreciated. Did he compete or officiate in Euge...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: First meet almost here
Replies: 2
Views: 2509

Re: First meet almost here

6 days until the first indoor meet...i can't wait.....Where is everyone going? I know Clemson is suppose to having a great invitational there anyone going there???.....unfortunately we have to go to appalachain state where the opening height is 12 6 and i wont come in until around 16 7 talk about a...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: Accupuncture
Replies: 1
Views: 2526

Re: Accupuncture

I've been having some reoccurring muscle injuries the past couple years and wondered what people thought about acupuncture. (This being after many different methods of treatment/rehab/therapy/etc..) Has anyone tried it? Results? Other suggestions? Thanks, Goose I have had acupuncture done for my kn...
by Soar Like an Eagle
Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Pole Vault - USA Elite
Topic: training video
Replies: 5
Views: 6129

Re: training video

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