Crossbar Rules Change??

[AVC Coach]

Do you think they will offer some training courses on how to put these bars up in a timely manner? I'm sorry, but I think any MORE changes to the pegs and crossbars is ridiculous!

I understand all of the pit dimension changes and standard depth settings. We want to make it a safer environment for the vaulters. BUT the other stuff is a joke and I would like to know their rational and/or motives behind these changes.

[polevaultdad]

Anyone with any contacts that can clear this one up? A major equipment supplier and Manufacturer has heard nothing about a change...so maybe this "clarification" is there for those in the know and us observers can just enjoy.

[VaultMarq26]

as long as the crossbar is the same for everybody it shouldn't be that big of a dea......i was at a meet recently where we were short on time so the host team decided to change the crossbar and put up a bar that was falling off for everything

[SKOT]

RULE 2/EQUIPMENT 41
Crossbar Shape, Composition
ARTICLE 4. The crossbar shall be circular and made of suitable material.
The ends of the crossbar shall be smooth and shall not be covered with rubberor any other material that has the effect of increasing the friction between the surface of the crossbar and the supports.
Crossbar Dimensions
ARTICLE 5. The diameter of the crossbar shall be 30 (±1) millimeters.
The crossbar shall be 4.50 (±0.02) meters in length, shall have a maximum weight of 2.25 kilograms, shall have no bias, and when in place, shall sag a maximum of 3 centimeters. The ends of the crossbar shall be constructed in such a way that a flat surface of 30 to 35 millimeters by 15 to 20 centimeters is designed for the purpose of placing the bar on the pegs of the uprights.

now that we have a few meets under out belt, has anyone seen any crossbars like this one? i have competed in two (Grand Valley State D2 and Univ. of Chicago D3) and neither had a "regulation" crossbar.