A Beginners Guide to PV
Spikes
By Devin Miller
Edited by Peter Chapman
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This "article" is for beginning pole vaulters or really anyone who is curious as to why you have to specifically go out and buy pole vault spikes. Not sprint spikes or mid distance spikes, but pole vault spikes.
What is
arguably the most important aspect to pole vault spikes is the heel to toe
cushioning. This thick outer sole you find on pole vault spikes is there
because we, as pole vaulters, have to jump in order to propel ourselves over
ridiculous heights.
The sole
cushions our feet and aids in preventing injury to our legs and feet from
repetitive jumping.
Another aspect to many pole vaulting
spikes is a strap in order to lock down your mid-foot. The reason for this is
because you want every movement to be precise when running down the runway and
you want to be locked down into the shoe in order to get the best use out of
the spikes in your shoe.
Spike Placement:
Almost every
single pole vault shoe has a certain spike orientation in the forefoot. This
placement allows for us to generate the greatest speed when running down the
runway. Avoid high jump spikes that have spikes in the heel. These encourage
running more on your heels and slows you down drastically affecting your vault.
Buying Spikes:
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