New Pole, Where should I go?

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Jdavis02
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New Pole, Where should I go?

Unread postby Jdavis02 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:28 pm

I am a Freshmen in highschool who weighs 120lbs and is currently using a 12 foot, 130lb rated Rocket Pole with a flex rating of 21.3. I have a PR of 10 feet, but this is marred by the fact that my vaults are inconsistant. On my current pole I get a big bend, but it sends me into the pit without letting me get up high enough to clear 11 or 12. I need a new pole.
SO, my question is if I get a new pole, where should I progress too? I cant find anything consistant about what I should do, so I truned here to see what other people had done. What would a good length for a new pole be, along with flex rating and weight rating?
Thanks for all the help
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Re: New Pole, Where should I go?

Unread postby straightup » Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:39 am

i would think your best bet is a 13 135. if you are blowing through the pole that much it shouldnt be a problem getting on this one. i would start gripping at 12 to 12-6 and see how it goes! good luck!
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Jdavis02
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Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:14 pm
Expertise: Current High School Vaulter
Lifetime Best: 12 feet
World Record Holder?: Renaud Lavillenie
Favorite Vaulter: Nikita Kriliov
Location: Clarkesville, Georgia

Re: New Pole, Where should I go?

Unread postby Jdavis02 » Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:47 am

Thanks for the information!. I actually went to a Skypole 13ft, 135 later in the year after attending some camps


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