Carbon Fiber Pole Vault Pole

A look at the evolution of pole vault as material technology helped olympians reach new hights.

Carbon fiber pole vault pole.

Altius makes the most durable lightweight and responsive carbon and fiberglass pole vaulting poles in the track field industry. Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long flexible pole which today is usually made either of fiberglass or carbon fiber as an aid to jump over a bar pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient greeks cretans and celts it has been a full medal event at the olympic games since 1896 for men and since 2000 for women. Carbon is a naturally stiffer material then fiber glass and therefor gives a stronger return with a lighter pole. Fiber glass and carbon fibre.

A high school favorite the rocket carbon is great for high school vaulters because its small diameter is easy to grip and the pre. We ve partnered with selected media partners in the us to bring you olympic channel plus content. See how the evolution of carbon fiber poles changed the pole vault world. Cross sectioning of the design of these poles can be seen in fig.

While steel and aluminum poles made a brief appearance in the world of pole vaulting in the 1950s and 60s the next major advancement in pole technology came in the form of fiberglass and carbon fiber poles. Lighter weight than a standard fiberglass pole. The carbon fiber s glass and polymers of the altius carbon elite make the this pole one of the most dependable and dynamic poles available the addition of high quality carbon fiber in conjunction with s glass fiberglass enables the reduction of carry weight and pole diameter while maintaining and improving on the structural. Carbon fiber poles are made to order please plan on about 2 weeks for this to be made and ready to ship.

Rocket carbon poles are similar to the carbon skypole poles. The best tools for the job at a great price.