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I would say essx I have used essx ucs and pacer and out of the three I prefer essx.

Just to let you know, you should try the search feature on the top of the page. There are so many threads about this and long ones with many people's opinions.

As long as you have the right size pole for how you're jumping then brand isn't all that important. Nobody will ever agree on which brand is best because its more a matter of personal preference.

"Its the indian not the arrow"

how long have you been vaulting for? chances are not long enough to really know which brand fits you best. like others said, look through threads, play around on different poles, research the differences and find one that works for you. if there was one best pole then all the other brands would prob. go out of business.

i hate skypoles... all i have to say.
ive also had a bad experience wiht altius since i cant find the soft side of the pole heh. so i dont like them.. spirit and essx r cool. also i tried a pacerfx at camp adn i liked it. just it was small so i used it for my shorter steps

zack wrote:As long as you have the right size pole for how you're jumping then brand isn't all that important. Nobody will ever agree on which brand is best because its more a matter of personal preference.

"Its the indian not the arrow"

I agree with zack.

But my suggestion is if you are a beginning, somewhat intermediate vaulter I would recommend Skypole, Rocket, Big Stic, or Essx.

If you are more experienced, then I would suggest Spirit, Pacer, Essx, or Skypoles.

zack wrote:As long as you have the right size pole for how you're jumping then brand isn't all that important. Nobody will ever agree on which brand is best because its more a matter of personal preference.

"Its the indian not the arrow"

WE DISAGREE
Athletic Indian with well Engineered Arrow Makes sharper aim and accuracy!!!LOL

Well we think that the Indian could have better aim and consistancy if the arrow is made of fiberglass engineered to fly farther and/or straighter as a pose to an arrow that might not such as one of plastic, wood, or non-engineered fiberglass.
Just our opinion?

WE do Agree with:

As long as you have the right size pole for how you're jumping then brand isn't all that important. Nobody will ever agree on which brand is best because its more a matter of personal preference.

And Add that some poles fit athetes better as you increase in ability.

Engineered! Functional Power! That has been part of FX series of poles - So yes good design and engineering does help develop good poles

Decamouse wrote:Engineered! Functional Power! That has been part of FX series of poles - So yes good design and engineering does help develop good poles

Agreed

DaRuk wrote:(Never tried a nordic though... are they good?)

Well I don't think they are any better than anything made in the US, and while there are a few dealers in the States, they are made in Europe, so I would imagine getting anything that dealers don't have in stock would be a big pain.