What size pole to use?
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				Jungm1420
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What size pole to use?
I have been told by multiple people that i need to go up to a bigger pole. I agree with them though because i have started knocking the bar off with the standards all the way back at 32 1/2" and landing deep on the mats. I was using a 13'130lb pole and then tried a 13'135 and still was blowing through. So i was going to try and find a 13'140 to use. But would a 14'130 or 14'135 work as well?
			
									
									
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				botakatobi
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Re: What size pole to use?
A 14' 130 would be similar to a 13' 150.  I would not make this big a jump in poles.  Try to go up in 5 pound increments.
If possible try a 14' 120 which would be similar to a 13' 140.
			
									
									
						If possible try a 14' 120 which would be similar to a 13' 140.
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Re: What size pole to use?
You're jumping 8'9"? You don't need a 14' pole.
			
									
									
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				Jungm1420
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Re: What size pole to use?
I am jumping 10'6. Should be 11'6 ince u get a heavier pole.
			
									
									
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