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by ~jj~
Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
Topic: Historical Photos
Replies: 2
Views: 6240

Historical Photos

Please note i am beginnig to post historical photos and stories from my private collection at my face book.
I'm sure some of you may find some of this interesting. :)

janjohnson@facebook.com
by ~jj~
Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: USATF Pole Vault Development
Topic: Jan Johnson - Choosing the Right Pole
Replies: 4
Views: 27664

Re: Jan Johnson - Choosing the Right Pole

Yes sir!
Those are i the can ready to go. We just need to finish the cover.
~jj~
by ~jj~
Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - International
Topic: Steve Hooker 6.01 and WR attempt
Replies: 0
Views: 1522

Steve Hooker 6.01 and WR attempt

I have posted some interesting Doha photos and a short vid of Hooker at 6.01 and attempting a new WR at skyjumpers facebook
~jan~
by ~jj~
Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - General
Topic: Jan and Jani Johnson Family Home Fire
Replies: 2
Views: 4180

Re: Jan and Jani Johnson Family Home Fire

Thanks Rainbow.
Its humbling....
~jj~
by ~jj~
Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - General
Topic: Jan and Jani Johnson Family Home Fire
Replies: 2
Views: 4180

Jan and Jani Johnson Family Home Fire

Ok, as some of you already know we hand an extensive fire in our home early this week. We have had calls and emails from all over. Here is the complete story: Monday afternoon Jani (Chelsea’s Mom) and I were home working in our house. It was her last day off before the new semester began at Cuesta. ...
by ~jj~
Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

I for one like "A" the best. I think we could slightly open the side angles only. I will build one and try it. I seriously doubt it would look much different than todays standard. But it would obviously offer less surface area for the bent pole to push aginst. If this can improve "cet...
by ~jj~
Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

I have often wondered why some kids go to the side after a lined up plant and take off. However i have never thought of of pole pressing the side of the box and pushing the vaulter to the side. Perhaps it would be better is the sides flared out slightly more? But keep the back at 105 degrees? Opinio...
by ~jj~
Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

[ color=#00FF00]We have studied this phenomna (sp?) at length over the past 30 years. In most cases where the pole is bent a lot it does seem to rub the top of the back of the box. My personal feeling is that the angles are fine the way they are, and that it does not significantly hurt the performan...
by ~jj~
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

Ok so which one in ur opinon will least restrict the pole bend (if you think this is a criteria)?
by ~jj~
Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

I agree too!!! But there is no way the NCAA or the IAAF or the NHSF are going to change there rules regarding the shape of the back of the planting box. I think the manufactures have all done a good job of shaping the front bun sections of the pit to the outside edges of the box as it currently is....
by ~jj~
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

Kirk is right. Being able to distribute force over a greater area is a good thing. Additionally, being able to slow a falling body down over a greater distance is the absloute key in this equation. Additionally, we need to allow the pole to bend uninhibited, allow the pole to slide down the sides of...
by ~jj~
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: SafetyMax Box collar
Replies: 61
Views: 27842

Re: SafetyMax Box collar

That is fantastic. Tell Cranny to wait until he see's what we do next to improve box safety.
;)
~jj~

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