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#238: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Do You Need a Weather Cover for Your Pole Vault Pit?"
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Do you really need a weather cover for your pole vault pit?
If the pit lives outdoors, the better question may be: what are you willing to let happen to that investment without one?
In this episode, Mike Cunningham explains why weather covers should be viewed as part of a pole vault pit’s maintenance plan—not simply as an optional accessory.
🌧️ How rain and standing water can create larger problems over time
☀️ Why UV exposure, dirt, debris, snow, and ice all matter
🛡️ Why the cover protects the foam and components underneath
✅ The simple end-of-practice habit that makes the biggest difference
🏠 When a pit garage may also be worth considering
A weather cover cannot make a pit invincible. But consistently using one can help protect a much larger investment for years to come.
Press play before you leave the pit uncovered after practice.
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