Is there any limit to the length of the pole that pole vaulters use?

Question

Is there any limit to the length of the pole that pole vaulters use?

Answer 1

There is no Limit to the length of the Pole, but if the Pole is too long, the Vaulters wouldn't be able to carry it!

The current World Record in Pole Vault is 6.14m by Sergey Bubka in 1994!

I found this as well:

Competitors Pole

    a.     A training pole or a pole not properly marked can not be used in warm-ups or

competition.

    b.    The coach must verify the vaulter's weight and pole rating.

    c.    The vaulter's weight must be at or below the manufacturer's pole rating.

    d.    The manufacturer pole rating must be visible in a one-inch contrasting color.

    e.    A one-inch circular band must be visible to the maximum top hand-hold position.

    f.     The pole rating marking must be located above the hand-hold balld.

    g.    A competitors pole not meeting all of the above regulations (a-d), is illegal. It can not

be used in warm-ups or competition.

8.    Taping Of The Pole - It may have a binding of no more than two layers of adhesive tape of uniform thickness in the hand area. Tape does not have to be continuous.

9.    No participant is allowed to use the pole of another individual without the consent of the owner.

10.    Broken Pole - It does not count as a trial if a competitor's pole is broken during an attempt.

Answer 2

Not sure about a limit on the length.

Rules I've dug up:

a) A training pole or a pole not properly marked can not be used in warm-ups or competition.

b) The coach must verify the vaulter's weight and pole rating.

c) The vaulter's weight must be at or below the manufacturer's pole rating.

d) The manufacturer pole rating must be visible in a one-inch contrasting colour.

e) A one-inch circular band must be visible to the maximum top hand-hold position.

f) The pole rating marking must be located above the hand-hold balld.

g) A competitors pole not meeting all of the above regulations (a-f), is illegal. It can not be used in warm-ups or competition.

Edit: Just found this....

ART. 2… The vaulting pole may be of any material and of any length and diameter. It may have a binding of not more than two layers of adhesive tape of uniform thickness. However, the bottom of the pole may be protected by several layers of tape, PVC, metal, sponge rubber or other suitable material to protect it when placed in the planting box.