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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						New Pole, Where should I go?
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Re: New Pole, Where should I go?
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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Re: New Pole, Where should I go?
Thanks for the information!. I actually went to a Skypole 13ft, 135 later in the year after attending some camps
			
									
									
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