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by whoisjohnlamb
Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
Topic: Stuck with poles that I cannot vault correctly
Replies: 1
Views: 3508

Stuck with poles that I cannot vault correctly

I am 170 pounds. I am jumping on a 160 14ft pacer III (yes I know I am 10 pounds over) that I hold about 12' 6" - 13'. Any higher and I cannot get into the pit. When I vault I get zero to minimal flex on the pole. Best on this pole is 10' 6". My school is willing to purchase a pole that I ...
by whoisjohnlamb
Tue May 10, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: OLD Pacer III's
Replies: 3
Views: 4187

Re: OLD Pacer III's

How did you know lol? They dont have a big sticker just the smaller colored label. I suppose the since the flex chart has changed, i will need to get them relabeled.
by whoisjohnlamb
Tue May 10, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: New member looking for constructive review!
Replies: 7
Views: 6504

Re: New member looking for constructive review!

Sorry for the absence! I am in central indiana. I read through everything, and gladly appreciate the advice. My season is going fairly well, i just broke my main pole into 5 pieces right before county but hey, 4 new poles came my way today even though, they are brand new from 1985. I now know I need...
by whoisjohnlamb
Tue May 10, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: OLD Pacer III's
Replies: 3
Views: 4187

OLD Pacer III's

unfortunately, last Friday during my conference meet I snapped my OLD and well used Pacer III 160 14'. If i didnt snap that thing i would of won w/ a personal best of 13' feet easy. PISSED. Keep in mind i weigh 155. Anyway, since thats the only pole I could use, my coach bought some more OLD Pacer I...
by whoisjohnlamb
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: New member looking for constructive review!
Replies: 7
Views: 6504

New member looking for constructive review!

Hi, i'm john. I am a sophomore in Highschool, and heading into my 2nd season as a vaulter. my PR is 11' and i am looking to improve that greatly this year. Overall, my goal is winning a state title in vaulting, and getting a scholarship to vault in college. I am more than dedicated to achieving this...

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