LETTERS TO ESSX #1

[Bruce Caldwell]

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I have been talking with a buddy of mine about your essx poles and have been vaulting on a 14'1" 173.8lbs pole with a 16.6 flex. I am holding at a 13'10" hand grip on this pole and vaulting 15' flat in competition. I weigh 148.5lbs and i am 5'6" tall. In your professional opinion i was wondering what type of new pole i should buy? I would like to buy a new essx pole to vault on but don't know if i should get a 14'7" or 15'1" pole. I also am currently vaulting on a 15' 150lbs ucs/spirit pole but i am blowing through on both the essx and my ucs/spirit pole. My school has also said that they would pay for this pole if you can give us a pricing, including shipping handling and estimate of time. I would be very greatful if you could help me out on getting a new pole to vault on. Thank you for your time.
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Hello,

How this works is this you take the power number of the ESSX and subtract two when you go to the next length pole
example: 430/79 -2= 77 so the next progression pole is a 445/77 14'7"- 169 with a one fist increase in grip.

To compare it to the Spirit you have an equal will be a 75 power ( 77-2=75) in a 15'- 165. so if you're spirit is a 150 it is too soft for you.

We recommend power before length.

Did that put it all into perspective?
We recommend a 445/77 and a 445-79
Price is 365.00 each freight for one shipment is $100.00.
Bruce Caldwell

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Hi,

My son is a in high school and is wanting to pole vault for the school. The problem is that the school does not have a pole rated for 185 LB. His weight is 185 and used a 15' pole last year when he was lighter. I am wondering if essxsport has a retired model pole that he could use for the spring semester. If there is a pole that he could use please advise. We would pick it up and pay what ever is a fair for this special pole to fit.


Thanks,

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We recommend a 12'4" 187 test pole. (ESSX 375/85)
We can make it and ship it to you or you can pick it up in Jonesboro at Earl Bells.

Price will be 265.00 plus freight of $100.00 or if you pick it up at Earl Bells $265.00

I will need you to pay for the pole to Earl Bell 1-800-753-7332 before we build it as it is custom pole.

Bruce