pole flex???

[td4rd]

my name is adam and im new to this message board. ive been vaulting for 3 years and never really worried about any "pole flex" but now im jumping on a 13-6 135 and i weigh about 130. i am holding at about 12 feet on the pole and clearing 11 and it is just right. when i move back on the pole it bends way too much and i cant continue my rock back. i was wondering how the poles were ranked and how approxamatily how soft each of them are.any recomendations??? thanx everyone!

[Barto]

The higher you grip on any pole, the softer it will be. It sounds like you probably need a 13'6 140 if you want to raise your grip any more.

Barto