The Huffman Bubka debate is interesting. Obviously Bubka was the more dominant vaulter of the era. He was also a fair bit taller than Huffman which is a great advantage. Bubka was revered for his runway speed, achieving 10m/sec one out of six vaults. Although not measurably faster, Huffman was more consistent, achieving 10m/sec 5 out of 6 times. Crazy fast. I forget if it was Tarasov or Trandenkov, but one of those guys saw the genius of the Huffman roll & tried to learn it to no avail.
well first, we'd have to establish exactly how high he could really go since he never really pushed the record by more than 1 or 2 centimeters at a time since he wanted the bonuses for each time he broke the record. If you watch video of him clearing 6.10+ bars he always has solid clearance well above the current world record.
No, youtube delete the music because of author's right.
I'll put a new one, but for the moment I have no time, sorry.
I understand the author's right, but where is the problem? I make no business with this video. It is just fun. And more, in a way it is also a good advert for the music... isn't it.
thanks for sharing this cool video! I always wondered how could huffman develop such "particular" technique... if a normal "fly-away" over the bar has a degree of difficulty i cant imagine doing it with that technique... but as said... it worked for him so it was fine, apart from the records & techniques huffman, bubka and many others made pole vault during the 90s the greatest pole vault era of all times... It will never be the same without those guys
Oh my bad thanks. Good movie by the way. I enjoyed it. Even though Hoffman isn't the master ;). I understood what you were saying though. He definatly is the master of the that particular technique.
@tbenjaminkx42 Yes I watched few ones. Look on youtube at the Donetsk meeting where Bubka set the indoor WR (1993). Huffmann was in that field and made vaults with a classical technique.
You see him at 1'03 (planting box); at 2'24 (beside Bubka in the press conference) and at 4'40 (first vault);
I don't know if you read the description of the video (right and up into the screen), but I explain that there is not just ONE technique to be a great athlete... we have to follow some basic biomechanics rules to vault higher. To resume, each athlete could have more or less its own technique. And I think that Hoffmann is a good example in this way. That's why I use "master"...He's a former US pole vault record holder, no? I think it's great and high.
Yeah hoffman is awesome, anyone who can jump over 6m has to be doing something right - especially when you do it in such an emphatic way - but at the end of the day the master of pole vault, any aspect of pole vault, is generally going to be considered to be bubka. After all, he's jumped higher than anyone else ever has. That's why i was saying that 'hoffman's the master' is a pretty controversial opinion. Not wrong, just controversial.
also in the description (which i did read the first time i watched) you say "there is not only ONE technique, but just a way to add energy into the pole to vault higher."
by that reasoning, whoever jumps the highest should be the master, no? And who jumped the highest :P?
That was the logic behind my reasoning when i said your decision was controversial - though it is refreshing to have a video which praises someone OTHER than bubka :)
it had the makings of a good video, but i don't think you shoulda ended it as a tribute to huffman. personally, i think, had he vaulted normally, he coulda had some records, but he didn't. idk, that's just me, i'm in a bad mood right now so my judgement skills blow anyway )=
About Huffman, it's more a ;) than a real tribute... the background message is the following: "Technique is important to add energy into the pole during the vault and to recover it during the extension of the pole. But don't focus on the technique" And the "Huffman's roller" is a good illustration, I think.
Moreover, the Huffman's part was made also to reply for a high number of comments in a previous video... "who's this pole vaulter?"
*Evolution.. not revolution..
houstonpolevault 7 months ago
Huffman is the American master, but never forget Sergei Bubka and his 6.14(outdoor) world record. No one has come close to breaking that record.
OrusOrus58228 8 months ago
@OrusOrus58228 but brad walker has the american record but his vaults are awesome
j111oncher 4 months ago
The Huffman roll has potential for destroying a man's testicles
pvaulter18 11 months ago 4
damn, i'd like to know how the hell Huffman thought of using that technique.
spiritsofthesky 1 year ago
whatttttt. huffman looks like hes hurdling the bar backwards! badass.
Cfursty 1 year ago
if u mess up on the huffman roll you get nutted...
rdym13 1 year ago
Best pole vault video on you tube!!!
foxmotto77 2 years ago
The Huffman Bubka debate is interesting. Obviously Bubka was the more dominant vaulter of the era. He was also a fair bit taller than Huffman which is a great advantage. Bubka was revered for his runway speed, achieving 10m/sec one out of six vaults. Although not measurably faster, Huffman was more consistent, achieving 10m/sec 5 out of 6 times. Crazy fast. I forget if it was Tarasov or Trandenkov, but one of those guys saw the genius of the Huffman roll & tried to learn it to no avail.
citizentwain 2 years ago
that's my dad. :] scott huffman.
ilovecounting100 2 years ago
wasn't there also a aluminum era during WWII when we couldn't get bamboo?
lsjllsjl 2 years ago
If Bubka had learned this technique, would he have gone higher?
blessedbeJesus 2 years ago
well first, we'd have to establish exactly how high he could really go since he never really pushed the record by more than 1 or 2 centimeters at a time since he wanted the bonuses for each time he broke the record. If you watch video of him clearing 6.10+ bars he always has solid clearance well above the current world record.
cecidens 2 years ago
Damn...Huffman's vault is the one that never ceases to amaze me!!! lol
killswitch4831 2 years ago 2
you change the music , right?
S3rike 2 years ago
No, youtube delete the music because of author's right.
I'll put a new one, but for the moment I have no time, sorry.
I understand the author's right, but where is the problem? I make no business with this video. It is just fun. And more, in a way it is also a good advert for the music... isn't it.
So, anyway.
PVjules 2 years ago
WHOA, who's the crazy, huge guy, at 2:25???? he's massive! haha
joebro391 2 years ago
jean galfione and he isn't massive haha its just the picture
polevaulter08 2 years ago
needs some music
flip103333 2 years ago
today was my ninth day doing pole vault EVER and I cleared eight feet!! *but I AM a gymnast...*
smackllams 3 years ago
nice haha my first day i cleared 7 and in like 3 weeks i cleared 10'6"
flip103333 2 years ago
thanks for sharing this cool video! I always wondered how could huffman develop such "particular" technique... if a normal "fly-away" over the bar has a degree of difficulty i cant imagine doing it with that technique... but as said... it worked for him so it was fine, apart from the records & techniques huffman, bubka and many others made pole vault during the 90s the greatest pole vault era of all times... It will never be the same without those guys
felixxxf 3 years ago
Hey whats the name of the last song? Anyone know?
838112 3 years ago
Hey,
If you watch the video until the end you will find the name of all musics.
Regards,
PVjules
PVjules 3 years ago
Oh my bad thanks. Good movie by the way. I enjoyed it. Even though Hoffman isn't the master ;). I understood what you were saying though. He definatly is the master of the that particular technique.
838112 3 years ago
Although it worked for him, Huffman's spin technique was very ugly.. I'm not so sure about him being the master.
maxymyllyon 3 years ago
Maybe my message is not really clear...
Huffman is one vaulter, who's managed to show that there is not only ONE "perfect" technique in pole vault.
he managed to be efficient with is own technique. In this way, he is a master. Sure, Bubka is still the big boss ;)
Cheers
PVjules 3 years ago
@PVjules Have you ever seen film of huffman not using the roll? His petrov over the bar model was beeautiful
tbenjaminkx42 1 year ago
@tbenjaminkx42 Yes I watched few ones. Look on youtube at the Donetsk meeting where Bubka set the indoor WR (1993). Huffmann was in that field and made vaults with a classical technique.
You see him at 1'03 (planting box); at 2'24 (beside Bubka in the press conference) and at 4'40 (first vault);
PVjules 1 year ago
@PVjules which technique did he use first?
ChaseBrannon 1 year ago
I'd say its the best looking technique
IIJakethesnakEII 3 years ago
great video but saying hoffman's the master?
controversial...
anyways awesome video
CharlesWII 3 years ago
Many thanks.
I don't know if you read the description of the video (right and up into the screen), but I explain that there is not just ONE technique to be a great athlete... we have to follow some basic biomechanics rules to vault higher. To resume, each athlete could have more or less its own technique. And I think that Hoffmann is a good example in this way. That's why I use "master"...He's a former US pole vault record holder, no? I think it's great and high.
PVjules
PVjules 3 years ago
Yeah hoffman is awesome, anyone who can jump over 6m has to be doing something right - especially when you do it in such an emphatic way - but at the end of the day the master of pole vault, any aspect of pole vault, is generally going to be considered to be bubka. After all, he's jumped higher than anyone else ever has. That's why i was saying that 'hoffman's the master' is a pretty controversial opinion. Not wrong, just controversial.
:)
Again, awesome video, thanks.
CharlesWII 3 years ago
also in the description (which i did read the first time i watched) you say "there is not only ONE technique, but just a way to add energy into the pole to vault higher."
by that reasoning, whoever jumps the highest should be the master, no? And who jumped the highest :P?
That was the logic behind my reasoning when i said your decision was controversial - though it is refreshing to have a video which praises someone OTHER than bubka :)
Yet again, awesome video, thanks again.
CharlesWII 3 years ago
Yes, I agree with you, the master in pole vault... is BUBKA. No doubt about his supremacy!!
About Huffman, maybe I should write:"Huffmann the master of strange way to vault or the master of exploring a new way of fly..." ;-)
Thank you for watching my vids and hardly/seriously comment it. I think it's great to discuss about pole vault.
Did you see my website (follow the link with the descritpion of the video).
Schüss
PVjules
PVjules 3 years ago
There's no doubt that hoffman is the master of a strange way to vault, and for that i think he's one of the boldest and greatest vaulters ever :D
Yeah it's great when people can have a civil debate about pole vaulting, really enjoyable. :-)
i'm looking at the link as we speak...
CharlesWII 3 years ago
pretty good video but I think you left out one era, the aluminum pole era. Correct me if I'm wrong though
RagingDragon71 3 years ago
Yes, you're right. I guess that the aluminium era was in the same time than the steel era... but I have no vids or picts of this era (hahaha).
Thanks for your precision
PVjules 3 years ago
it had the makings of a good video, but i don't think you shoulda ended it as a tribute to huffman. personally, i think, had he vaulted normally, he coulda had some records, but he didn't. idk, that's just me, i'm in a bad mood right now so my judgement skills blow anyway )=
joebro391 3 years ago
Thanks for your critical point of view.
About Huffman, it's more a ;) than a real tribute... the background message is the following: "Technique is important to add energy into the pole during the vault and to recover it during the extension of the pole. But don't focus on the technique" And the "Huffman's roller" is a good illustration, I think.
Moreover, the Huffman's part was made also to reply for a high number of comments in a previous video... "who's this pole vaulter?"
Regards
PVjules
PVjules 3 years ago