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Unread postby wayupthere » Mon Jun 30, 2003 5:55 pm

The best weather we had was at my Junior Varsity meet. It was mid 70s and sunny. Although wasnt the greatest meet for me.
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Unread postby jomrus » Mon Jun 30, 2003 10:30 pm

I like 80's and 90's myself. The heat gets me runnin faster I think.
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Unread postby wayupthere » Mon Jun 30, 2003 10:48 pm

long time no see jomrus. good to see you back!
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Unread postby pvmatts » Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:07 pm

from my experience i like the heat better...i live in alabama and it gets hot enough here, and we had to jump in ohio twice and both times it was rainy windy and cold (40-45). Wind isnt a bad thing but when its a 20mph crosswind its a problem. So i would definitly go with heat!
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Unread postby gatorhatincracker » Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:26 pm

i m originally from PA, but i vaulted at USC, so i ve seen both high and Low extremes. I dont know if you guys agree...but i personally feel that warmer weather makes poles softer.

i m not sure if theres any scientific data concerning fiberglass and excessive heat, but i feel like i get alot more out of poles is the temperature is at or below 55 degrees. anyone agree (or disagree?)
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Unread postby KYLE ELLIS » Tue Jul 01, 2003 10:36 pm

Definately agree! I was going to put that but I already took up enough space. I truly believe poles are softer in heat and stiffer in cold!
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue Jul 01, 2003 10:37 pm

KYLE ELLIS wrote:Definately agree! I was going to put that but I already took up enough space. I truly believe poles are softer in heat and stiffer in cold!


Or maybe it is just your body that is stiffer in the cold :idea:
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Unread postby KYLE ELLIS » Tue Jul 01, 2003 10:42 pm

Yeah, I dont know I think you run faster in heat which would make your poles seem stiffer. But I do believe it affects the pole a "little" to.
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Unread postby wacky274 » Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:20 am

look at what rainbowgirl has said, she makes a very valid point...
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Unread postby KYLE ELLIS » Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:40 am

wacky274 wrote:look at what rainbowgirl has said, she makes a very valid point...


Yes, I agree but I think your looser there for you run faster, and I think yor pole is a "little softer", everything expands in heat
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Unread postby wayupthere » Wed Jul 02, 2003 7:34 pm

KYLE ELLIS wrote:
wacky274 wrote:look at what rainbowgirl has said, she makes a very valid point...


Yes, I agree but I think your looser there for you run faster, and I think yor pole is a "little softer", everything expands in heat


its like when somethin freezes, its hard and when somethins hott it melts and its soft. also you do run faster in warmer weather. cold weather can make u tighter and more likely to pull a muscle. but really hot sun can drain ur energy even if you just sit in it.
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Unread postby das_1971 » Thu Jul 03, 2003 12:13 am

my poles are all in a building by our runway in one of my fields. I'm gonna take a micrometer and measure a few at different places when its really hot, then check them again at night. Anyone wanna take bets on the changes?
I know someone already did this for flex testing, and there was no change.
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