Pole vaulting is one of the most graceful ... has caused many institutions to try to slide by with dangerous equipment. A school wanting a safe vaulting set-up may have to spend up to $10,000 ...

Getting their equipment there — sometimes, that feels like quite a triumph, as well. Pole vaulters are often first to the ...

While there's no set standard for the vaulting pole, athletes need to ensure that their equipment can support their body ...

Takeda believes that pole vaulting is the most glamorous sport ... at his former university to support athletes with equipment. After gaining knowledge in tool making, he started developing ...