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I came across a 2003 model Catapole at our school and cannot determine whether the label is to face the pit at takeoff or the vaulter. It reads "this side up" but the thing has no pre bend and
Just needed some input. Suggestions?

Has anyone ever heard of a record for kicking a bar off. We've all done it at practice. Surely if someone can clear 5.50+ then they could in theory kick off, or touch some pretty high bars.

Yep. Still got it. Still selling.

Jim,
You should check with Southeastern Freight and see what they say. I shipped some poles from Dallas to Alaska. It wasn't cheap but they got it done. If not, check with Red Baron in Pineville. He's independent and may have some input if he can't help.
Good luck, Pal.

But seriously, whaddya think? Force the hands forward or no?

It's probably been covered already but here goes: I watched some practice footage of an accomplished female and noticed that after a great plant and takeoff, she forcibly moved her top hand toward the pit. It appeared to me that the pole instantly compressed, stopped rolling forward and commenced to...

I still have a 13'7 150 Essx Carbon for sale.
Bought new. Maybe ten jumps. Always caught, kept in tube. $175. Just need the bread.
Between Dallas and Ft Worth ,Texas.

Check it for nicks and cracks. Measure it to see if it has been altered and look for a date of manufacture. For high school it needs a band to indicate maximum hand hold and weight rating.
Pictures would be good.

Sent you a PM Brad Jones.

The 165 is no longer available. The 150 is practically new with about 5 jumps on it.

I agree with Kirk. You see far too many kids doing it and all it does is disorient them. My thought is that you need to see your top hand, feet and crossbar. That is hard to do with your head thrown back. As your hips rise toward your hands the shoulders should drop, not the head.
Kirk?

To where? It's not out of the question. There are particulars to work out