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just sent this to someone i know... turns out as goofy as it looks, he was supposed to do that. they arent supposed to let go and i guess this happens all the time...

well, i thought it was interesting anyway
>> Steve
I'm guessing that if he let go, the stick would've stabbed a bystander or something. Maybe that's why
>> Anonymous
he should have bailed ealier, but it would have been more important that he hold lower on that pole.
p.s. i actually pole vault.
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>>576623
well, i was told that they are to never let go... but i guess i can argue with you, not being one myself
>> Anonymous
>>576610
I'd of let go.
>> Anonymous
As a general rule, pole vaulters are taught never to let go of the pole unless their body is completely and safely above the foam pit.

The pole vaulter in this gif was never above the foam, so he did what he was trained to do by holding on. He appears to have escaped any neck or head injuries by doing so, so good job by him.
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>> Anonymous
If he let go, the pole would have released its tension rapidly and slapped him. Ive seen people bruised by breaking poles and letting go during a bend. Imagine if it hit him in the jaw, if youve ever tried to bend a pole, you know what i mean.
>> Anonymous
>>576722
This happened to me just the other day when I was masturbating.
>> Anonymous
>>576652
Your grammar sucks.
>> Anonymous
>>576793

DONT U MEEN GRAMMER?!?!?!? GAWD - WER U TORT?!?!
>> Anonymous
epic fail