Pole Vaulting with Allison Stokke

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Fly alongside Allison Stokke as she takes you through her pole vault routine and hear why she agrees with the notion that pole vaulters are indeed "a little crazy."

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RFlaggsays...

I don't get how they don't fall back on the track more often than not... especially before you get to a competitive level. Several ways... not enough jump to get past vertical and towards the mats, slipping down the pole, letting go too soon... I'd guess holding the pole too long is probably bad as well, but I'd think you'd likely still end up on the mats at least, just knock the bar off... though momentum would become an issue at some point too I'd think.

oohlalasassoonsays...

Pole vaulted in high school. I sucked. Another guy, who sucked a bit more had his pole break in 4 pieces. His momentum kept him going into the pit so no big deal. It's not very uncommon, or at least it didn't used to be. Poles definitely have a shelf life and I'm pretty sure the policy at our school was to use poles until they broke.

coolhundsaid:

I would be too afraid that the pole will snap.

bremnetjokingly says...

Same policy as Hitler. Where'd you go to school?

oohlalasassoonsaid:

Pole vaulted in high school. I sucked. Another guy, who sucked a bit more had his pole break in 4 pieces. His momentum kept him going into the pit so no big deal. It's not very uncommon, or at least it didn't used to be. Poles definitely have a shelf life and I'm pretty sure the policy at our school was to use poles until they broke.

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