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Ask an Expert: How to pole vault with bigger poles

I currently use a 10 foot 130lb pole and I weigh 142lbs so the pole is starting to bend way to much and not able to vault me over higher bars. I try to use our 12 ft 140lb pole but I can’t get it to bend much if any at all and always end up falling over when I’m in the air or falling back down into the box which isn’t very fun and doesn’t feel too good. I have only been vaulting for a year and a half or so. I’m a sophomore in highschool and my best is 9’6 with the 130 pole. I would like to get over this obstacle. Will try to post a video for a more specific idea of what Is happening when I use the 140lb pole. Please please help/ give tips.

 

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