moving to a high performance pole

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talley33
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moving to a high performance pole

Unread postby talley33 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:56 pm

Ok so I have been using 12' a somewhat older sky pole and I’m jumping 10' 6" on it and really jumping well on it. But now I am at the top and I cant get anymore out of it so imp trying to get on a 13' Pacer FX and its a very fast returning pole and the previous pole was what we call a "butter" because it returns so slow. So it’s a big difference going to the new pole. I know one problem is that imp not quite fast enough for it yet and I can’t get my feet up fast enough for it. Any suggestions?
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Re: moving to a high performance pole

Unread postby powerplant42 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:27 pm

Are the weight ratings the same? Where are your standards?
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Re: moving to a high performance pole

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:40 pm

The brand of the pole isn't the issue, I am guessing the change in stiffness is. Check out this table to see how much bigger your next pole is: http://www.skyjumpers.com/articles/pvpr ... table.html
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Re: moving to a high performance pole

Unread postby talley33 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:46 pm

yes i am weight lifting and yeah thats what i ment to say it was the stiffness of it and it returns faster
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Re: moving to a high performance pole

Unread postby powerplant42 » Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:15 pm

Stop weightlifting... start working on your run and plant. If you want to get stronger, go find a high bar. :idea:

Don't switch up poles until you are knocking off bars set at 80cm on the way up. :yes:
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