Staying on my pole

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Staying on my pole

Unread postby msit94 » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:49 pm

I currently am clearing 10' on a 12' 130 UCS spirit. I am a 17 year old male 5'8" and 123-125 pounds. I am holding the highest possible which is about 11'6" (right under weight label). Should I stay on this pole until my form is good enough to get over 11' or should I move up to a longer pole so I can hold higher?

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Re: Staying on my pole

Unread postby msit94 » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:49 pm

Oh and my standards are around 55 cm. Or should I try the same length and brand pole but a 140?

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Re: Staying on my pole

Unread postby LHSpolevault » Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:36 pm

It's very difficult to give you much helpful advice without seeing video. 55cm isn't deep for standard placement, whereas 80cm is the max when you'd want to consider moving up a pole (aka stiffer pole) since currently stiffer would most likely make you land closer than 55cm. If you can post a video it'll help out a ton!

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Re: Staying on my pole

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:11 pm

You don't need a bigger pole until you are knocking off the bar on the way up with your standards all the way back :)


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