Parkour/Free running, what is the difference between a 'kong vault' and a 'monkey vault'?

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Parkour/Free running, what is the difference between a 'kong vault' and a 'monkey vault'?

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A monkey vault is what most people start with. Because it's more of just a hop over something instead of a leap. A kong requires a leap before placing your hands on the obstacle. I hope this helps. If you're interested in parkour, join me at http://www.americanparkour.com (this isn't spam or anything, just a friendly invitation)