The high jump is considered one of the premier disciplines in track and field athletics. Whether they are used in school sports, training sessions, or competitions, the premium high jump crossbars available at the Full Athletics online store won’t let you down.
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High jump crossbars or high jump cords: How do they differ?
In the realm of high jump equipment, there are two different types of accessories used for clear height marking: the high jump cord and the high jump crossbar. Both are also easily identified from the distance from which the athlete begins running toward the take-off board.
High jump crossbars for advanced athletes and competitions
Although cords work really well for beginners’ training, high jump crossbars are the preferred option and are even compulsory for competitions. It is therefore essential to transition to rigid crossbars as part of elite training. We offer a range of quality levels, but every product in the Full Athletics online store is crafted for elite athletics. High jump crossbars offer significant advantages over cords, as they exhibit minimal sagging and are more stable.
High jump cords for getting started with training
An elastic jump cord is particularly suitable for athletes who are just getting started in the high jump. Children in particular often initially shy away from jumping due to their fear of falling onto the bar and getting hurt. By providing a suitable high jump cord, you can alleviate children’s fears and foster a basic sense of confidence. If the athlete is unable to clear the cord during the jump, it gives way. This offers the great advantage that the cord typically does not fall to the ground and therefore does not have to be put back into position after nearly every attempt.
At Full Athletics you will find elastic cords, ropes, and foam-coated variants. The suspension system varies as well: you can choose between eyelets and sandbag suspension, with the latter providing a more tightly tensioned jump cord.
The ideal high jump crossbar: weight, tension, and other factors
When it comes to advanced or elite high jump, we strongly recommend a high jump crossbar instead of a cord. On the one hand, this is because crossbars must be used in competitions, which requires that athletes also train with bars. On the other hand, the quality is higher. A high jump crossbar has more weight and greater tension, meaning that it sags less.
Apart from that, there are of course also significant differences among high jump crossbars:
Material
The variety of options is vast, with fiberglass jump crossbars being the most prevalent.
Application areas
Quality is always a crucial factor when purchasing sporting goods, but the budget is often equally significant. For school sports in particular, a more basic and affordable crossbar is perfectly adequate. For elite competitions, it’s advisable to choose higher-quality crossbars that exhibit minimal sag.
Additional special features
Apart from those considerations, our athletics range includes various other crossbars equipped with useful features. For example, we offer a foldable aluminum model that can be swiftly disassembled, making it easy to transport.
Full Athletics also provides extra-short high jump crossbars that are just 3.5 m long instead of the usual 4 m, making them ideal for training younger classes in school. If you’re looking for a version with a low center of gravity, we recommend one that features half-height end pieces.
Useful accessories for high jump crossbars
A ready-to-use high jump system involves more than just a premium high jump crossbar: Full Athletics provides everything you need for every aspect of jump training. In addition to the substructure, it’s essential to have well-padded high jump mats to ensure the safety of your athletes.
Two high jump stands hold the crossbar in position. Our tip is to choose a model with integrated crossbar multi-brackets or simply retrofit multi-brackets after the fact. This eliminates the tedious task of carefully setting the height after every successful jump. A measuring device for determining the precise crossbar height is also essential.