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Bombshellbell
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New/ used pole help

Unread postby Bombshellbell » Fri May 31, 2013 11:14 pm

Ok I need help deciding on what size pole to buy if I can get one on here or new.

I'm currently a freshman I jumped 9' 6 before I got sick so that's what I finished out with. I plan on buying a pole so I can vault during the summer and off season at a coaches house.

I'm 5' 10.5 " I weigh between 125-130 no heavier
My 100m time is 13.45

I plan on buying a pole between 135-145lbs 12-14 ft in length
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Re: New/ used pole help

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:07 am

What pole have you used so far? Were you bending it?
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Re: New/ used pole help

Unread postby Bombshellbell » Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:58 pm

I was using a altius 10'8 140lbs in the beginning of the season but by the end I was on a 11'5 altius 140 lbs and I was bending both poles I didn't get a full bend but I got a good amount
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Re: New/ used pole help

Unread postby ZachmanPV » Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:43 pm

If youve only used 11' poles a 14' is WAY too big! I would get a pole closer to what you have been using. Good luck with your summer vaulting!
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Re: New/ used pole help

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:31 pm

I'd probably get a 13'140, it will be a good pole for next season, a 12'140 might be a good pole for right now.
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Re: New/ used pole help

Unread postby Bombshellbell » Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:53 pm

Thanks
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