mid chart help
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:44 pm
by Bombshellbell
When the chart refers to a hand grip height do they mean your top hand or bottom because this has always confused me...
Also I'm trying to figure out what my next pole I should use because my current pole I really flex
Re: mid chart help
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:52 pm
by GasPasser
Grip height refers to the top hand on the pole. I've interpreted this to be the top of the top hand as opposed to the bottom of the top hand. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong about the grip being measured at the top of the hand.)
For example, if the top of the top hand is at 12 feet on the pole (measured from the tip), your grip is 12`. So if you have a 13' 1" pole, and the weight band is at the top, the highest grip you could have on that pole is 13 feet.
As for the "next pole", you say you are over bending it - are you also landing deep in the pit as well? If you are, then you may also need to raise your grip as well as going up a pole. If you are not landing deep into the pit, then you should keep your same grip and just go up a pole. That usually means going up by 5 lbs in the weight rating on a pole of the same manufacture and length. If that is not possible, you'll need to tell us what pole you are on, where you are gripping, and what other pole choices you have. It is likely that, like most HS vaulters, you are facing a gap in pole progression.
Re: mid chart help
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:18 pm
by KirkB
I don't have the definitive answer to your first question, but I've asked DJ to reply. I haven't seen him post lately, so not sure if he'll catch this, so I've emailed him.
I've always measured grip heights to the pinky finger of the top hand, which would be about 4 inches lower than GasPasser's interpretation, but I could be wrong.
You can also reach him thru his website:
http://www.oneapproachrun.com/Kirk