Posted by ESSX on June 03, 2001 at 10:24:33:
In Reply to: Re: ucs/spirit or pacer posted by Duckworth on June 02, 2001 at 20:02:39:
Brands are a feel and a preference.
Some say there are no differences, ok they have not tried all brands, because they are different.
I personally feel that if you are jumping at 11' you do not need a carbon pole, you need one that will fit you so you can progress smoothly through the line.
Pacer or UCS, Altius, ESSX, Skypole they are all good safe poles and very similar at 12-12'4" lengths. The most important thing is
GET THE POLE THAT FITS one you will hav eno problems moving through the line make sure the brand offers sizes that you will need for the future.
Use the Pole calculator on my web site free to determine what size pole to get.
No this is not a ploy to get you on Brand X (smile)
Once you have the proper pole then the rest is up to you and your coach.
GOOD Luck Jump high have fun!
Bruce Caldwell
ESSXsport Corp.
Disclaimer:
Use this program as a guide only. If your vaulter is an experienced vaulter jumping 1 ft or more over their handgrip, please add 3 kg or 6.6 lbs to the power number that the pole calculator provides. 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.
Vault Safe / Have Fun!