Posted by duckworth on May 15, 2001 at 18:46:09:
In Reply to: Speed isn't everything posted by poleman_henley on May 15, 2001 at 18:11:11:
: I am definitely not the fastest vaulter in the world but i am a 15 foot vaulter as a sophomore in HS. i have a good plant and a good take off (both can be better) and i use a 14' 170lb pole and i weigh 140lbs. you don't have to be that fast to get on poles 30 lbs over your weight.
Im not that fast right now but I fast enough i guess. Im on a 13'3" 145 and 13'3" 150...I only weight 120#...It is technique that helps but just add some speed and im good.
Are you only a Sophmore???