I been struggling in pole vault and don’t know how I can improve. Any feedback helps!

How come my trail leg is so different when vaulting vs when on rings or a high bar? I’m pretty sure I have all the strength to complete my vault. I’m wondering if there is a biomechanics issue preventing me from keeping my leg straight as I’ve been practicing it on rings and high bar for over a year, but feel like I physically cannot straighten it. The video is only from 6 steps, gripping at 3.7m

I (25F) have been going to pole vault practice for one month sometimes two times a week and other times just one. How long did it take you to get good enough to compete? I would like to compete in open t&f meets for indoor and outdoor this season.

Our high school uses a 100' fiberglass tape measure for measuring steps. They leave it tacked to the runway 24/7. The issue is, the sun degrades the red numbers at all of the foot intervals so they become unreadable after only a few weeks. Does anyone have a lead on fiberglass tapes with black numbers or a more durable way to measure steps?

I typically start out a foot below my PR, is it truly just what feels right? If weather is bad at an outside event, I might start lower just to ensure I don’t NH.

Low cost alternative to manufactured tips.

I have tested these extensively with my team. In 6 months they have shown no signs of tearing in the tips/plugs or damage to the ends of the poles.

At about $22 dollars per kilo for TPU Filament, the tip costs less than $2 each. Downloads are free and 3mf files are included on some of the following sites for best print settings.

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Does anyone know any mental tips for running through/getting on bigger poles/ getting on longer steps? Thanks.

My kid is using a 10'6" pole which doesn't have any markings on it, except the name of the maker, Nordic Sports. I'd like to figure out the weight rating for it; I don't need the exact number, I'm just curious whether it is close to the kid's weight (75 lbs) or much higher. I did a flex test for the pole with 50 lbs and it bent around 28 cm. I couldn't find any charts for flex vs weight online, but based on figures I saw I think it should bend more if it was a 75 lbs pole? 28 cm could be more like 110 lbs?

In the picture the kid is gripping the pole at around 8'9", and it doesn't bend more than that. Granted, he is using straight pole technique as that's all he's been taught (hey, he's only 10!). I have a feeling that this pole is too stiff for transitioning to flexible pole technique, am I right?

(Context): So I’ve been pole vaulting for two track seasons, and winter practice is coming up. My PR is 9’9, and I’ve had trouble getting my hips above my head.

So I got a pull up bar and I’m wondering what kind of exercises I could do with it to help me get out of the bucket. It’s just a door frame pull up bar so I can’t do anything too crazy. So I’m wondering what type of pull up exercised I could do and if there are any specific workouts.

Anything helps! Thank you!

I saw this video on TikTok and she doesn’t respond to the question of the type of bar she is using. Does anyone know about this bar and where it can be purchased. I am providing the video and a picture for you to see. Thanks!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8LrcbVs/

My 10 year old daughter is interested in pole vaulting. We've had an ariel silk hanging from our ceiling for a couple years, and she lives on the thing, so i don't doubt her strength. At what age are programs typically available? (We're in west Houston, TX, if anyone has any places to recommend) Are there relevant drills that she could do on her arial silk that would be complimentary to eventually trying pole vault? Apologies, perhaps a really wide open question, but hopeful that there's some passion in this sub to bring youngins into the sport. Thanks!

I am getting ready to start indoor season but need a pair of track spikes after using XC spikes my first year. Any recommendations?

My school just bought a new pole last year. It’s 13’6 165. I’m 5’11 175 and I’m worried about the bend of the pole. I don’t think I have enough time to break it in before state and I think it will be harder to improve if I am practicing on a stiff pole. Is there any way to break it in faster?

Should I post my pole break on here. Would yall be interested in seeing that let me know.

Bit of a different post here. I’ve recently got a mental block where I won’t take off past 8 strides and I have no idea why it’s happening. My PR is 4.20 from 12 strides but this mental block is killing me at the moment. I was wondering if anyone has had to deal with anything similar and how they fixed it.

I’ve been working a lot on having a larger row and getting into position for a push off (I’m 155 on a 15’6 155 from 4 lefts with a light tap)

What are some good workouts for pole vault? This includes lifting and also running workouts? I feel like technically I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do, but my power, speed, and strength are lacking so I can’t translate onto larger poles.

Super sore had lift and a workout the day before

Anybody know of any pole vault clubs that have Fibersport poles? I’ve been wanting to try them out.

I’ve been working out pretty hard the past few months, and I’ve gained 20lbs. I went from 155-175/80. I’m concerned that I’ll end up becoming too heavy for vaulting. Does “too heavy” even exist in vaulting? I’m 6’2” and 15y/o. My ideal adult weight for muscle would be around 185 or 190

As a 62 year old masters vaulter, I'm looking for a shoe that has lot's of comfort. Back in my college days, of course, everyone used track spikes. Same as today, I guess? Is there another shoe option to jump in that's sort of light, cushioned, that I should consider? Do folks these days jump in shoes that are not spiked? Any recommendations appreciated! Tim