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HOW HIGH
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 6:30 pm
by vault jock
I AM 14 YEARS OLD AND JUST COMPLEATED MY SECOND SEASON.
COULD SOME ONE TELL ME WOT THE AVERAGE HIGHT I SHOULD BE VAULTING. !!!!! IN MTR'S PLEASE IM A BRIT.
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:54 pm
by Barto
My experience has been that...
The average developing vaulter adds 50cm per year until age 18. The average 2nd year, 14 year old jumps around 3.00 meters.
There are many instances of vaulters jumping much higher much sooner than this and other instances of vaulters taking much longer to develop. These are gross generalities.
Barto
-didn't jump 3 meters until 4th year, jumped 4.20 in 5th year, and 4.80 in 6th year....22nd year now, back down to 3 meters.
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 8:00 pm
by tim hutzley
Wasnt Hartwigs high school PR like 14'6" and he vaulted all four years of high school.
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 2:21 am
by Azbeachboy1
tim hutzley wrote:Wasnt Hartwigs high school PR like 14'6" and he vaulted all four years of high school.
yep, and he didnt even clear 18 in college but, he kept at it and look at him now!!! VAulting has to be one of the most patient sports in the world. Practice pratice and practice, once you think your done, practice some more!!!!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:15 pm
by mcminkz05
there is no "average" really, different people peak and gte better at different ages. jus keep workin!
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 9:11 pm
by wayupthere
mcminkz05 wrote:there is no "average" really, different people peak and gte better at different ages. jus keep workin!
fo sho
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:25 am
by batvaulter
you shold be able to get 12ft at lest. my second season i was jumping 111'6 12ft.
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:41 pm
by localrunner
Gosh I miss pv so much....Man I am thinking about not running this track season and just doing pole vault bc pving rocks so much...I love being lazy...haha
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:31 pm
by KYLE ELLIS
localrunner wrote:Gosh I miss pv so much....Man I am thinking about not running this track season and just doing pole vault bc pving rocks so much...I love being lazy...haha
yeah you probably should stick to running because you suck at the vault. lazy people can get away with it in other sports but not pole vaulting. YOUUUUU!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:32 pm
by localrunner
Thanks, I love you 2...it was a joke but sure
First post
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:14 pm
by ndpolevaulter
I only hit 10' and a half my second season. I'd have to agree for sure there is no average for high school vaulting. I've seen Sophomores clear 13 before, and seniors barely clear 8.
On a different note, great site.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:33 pm
by OAKPV2004
I got to 10' my second year and 11'6 (summer 13') my third year. Dont worry about it and just keep jumping, straight up.