Posted by ESSX on June 06, 2001 at 22:02:17:
In Reply to: pole size posted by athenshsvaulter on June 06, 2001 at 20:09:11:
If the 13'6-140 is a med flex and the 13'6-145 is a medium flex then est 5 lbs.
take the flex number convert the two pole flexes to inches by dividing the metric flex by 2.54
the 140 will have a bigger number than the 145
subtract those two numbers and every .1 will be approximately 1 lbs. difference.
Or in metric every 2.54 is estimated to be 1lbs. in feel.
Bruce Caldwell
ESSXsport Corp.
www.essxsport.com
A coach must be present at all times when vaulting or training.
You must follow the rules and use a pole rated at your weight or less important to proper vaulting.
Never use a pole that has been nicked, spiked or damaged. Do not flex that pole in the box.
Always vault on landing areas bigger than the rules require.
We recommend a landing area two feet longer than the length of pole you use.
Always use standard base protection pads on standards.
Do not use a take-off point more than 6 inches under the top hand at the point of take-off.
Do not bend the pole more than 90 degrees.
Always check to make sure the pole tip will protect the end of the pole.
Never jump on a cut off pole.
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