Pole Vault Equipment & Poles

The Gill G1 High Jump Pit strikes an ideal balance between landing area and footprint, measuring 18' x 10' x 26" — big enough to satisfy high school safety requirements while remaining size-efficient for facilities that can't accommodate a flagship pit. A durable vinyl cover over a top-pad (TP) surface rounds out a landing system that's a popular choice among programs nationwide for its blend of quality and value.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 18' x 10' x 26"
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) landing surface
• Size-efficient footprint for space-conscious facilities
• Vinyl exterior holds up outdoors and cleans up easily after wet meets
• Satisfies NFHS high jump safety requirements

Coach's tip: add the matching Gill weather cover to shield the foam from UV and rain between meets and extend the pit's usable life. Spot-clean the vinyl with mild soap and water, keep the surface dry to prevent foam breakdown, and store the pit covered or indoors during the off-season whenever possible.

The Gill G4 High Jump Pit gives programs a spacious, confidence-inspiring landing zone at 20' x 13'-2" x 28". Finished with a durable vinyl cover over a top-pad (TP) surface, the G4's larger footprint gives jumpers and coaches added margin during both competition and training — an ideal upgrade for programs building out a full-featured high jump facility.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 20' x 13'-2" x 28"
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) landing surface
• Expanded footprint for an added margin of safety
• Weather-resistant, easy-to-clean vinyl exterior
• Engineered to meet NFHS and NCAA high jump safety specifications

Coach's tip: protect your investment with the matching Gill weather cover whenever the pit is idle to shield the foam from sun and rain. Wipe the vinyl down with mild soap and water, keep the landing surface dry to guard against foam breakdown, and store the pit covered or indoors through the off-season to maximize its lifespan season after season.

The Gill S4 High Jump Pit delivers a competition-ready landing system in a footprint compact enough for facilities with limited runway space. Measuring 16'-6" x 10' x 26" and finished with a durable vinyl cover over a top-pad (TP) surface, the S4 gives high school and collegiate programs a generous, safe landing zone without demanding the space of a full flagship pit.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 16'-6" x 10' x 26"
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) landing surface
• Compact footprint suited to space-limited facilities
• Vinyl exterior is easy to clean and resists the outdoor elements
• Engineered to meet NFHS high jump safety standards

Coach's tip: add the matching Gill weather cover to protect the foam between meets and extend the pit's service life. Spot-clean the vinyl with mild soap and water, keep the surface dry to prevent foam breakdown, and store the pit covered or indoors during the off-season whenever possible.

The Gill Essentials High Jump Pit is an economical landing system that delivers full high-school compliance without the premium price tag, making it a go-to choice for programs building or replacing a high jump area on a budget. In place of a traditional top pad, the Essentials system uses a skirted mesh top that draws the units together for a snug, stable fit — keeping the landing surface tight and unified through every jump.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 16' x 8' x 24" (4.88m x 2.44m x 0.61m)
• Two base units, each 8' x 8' x 24"
• Skirted mesh top holds units together for a snug fit (no separate top pad)
• Meets all high school rules requirements
• Available in Royal Blue only
• Backed by a five-year warranty

Coach's tip: pair the pit with the matching Gill weather cover to shield the foam between meets and dramatically extend its service life. Store the pit indoors or covered when possible, spot-clean the vinyl and mesh with mild soap and water, and keep the units dry to prevent foam breakdown over the seasons.

The Gill Sloped Pole Vault Standard Base Pads are a mandatory safety component for any compliant pole vault installation, wrapping the exposed base uprights of the standard system in protective padding. The sloped profile is the key: it lets athletes land on and around the standards without striking sharp corners or hard edges, reducing injury risk in the busiest, highest-traffic zone of the vault area.

Key features & specs

• Designed specifically for the Gill 61617C pole vault standard system
• Sloped profile eliminates sharp corners and hard edges at the base
• Protects both athletes and the standard structure during landings
• Precision-fit for seamless integration with compatible standards
• Helps meet safety requirements at high school and collegiate facilities

Facility tip: inspect the pads at the start of every season and replace any with compressed foam or torn covers, since worn padding no longer provides compliant protection. Wipe the covers down with mild soap and water, let them dry fully before storage, and keep them out of prolonged direct sun when the runway is idle to extend cover life.

The Gill Steel Vault Box is the foundation of a safe, competition-grade pole vault runway. Constructed from heavy-duty steel, it delivers the strength and rigidity programs demand at the high school and collegiate level, receiving the pole tip at plant and safely transferring the enormous forces generated during the vault. Because the box is one of the most punished pieces of pole vault infrastructure, Gill's steel build is engineered to withstand repeated impact season after season without deforming or shifting.

Key features & specs

• Heavy-duty steel construction for maximum strength and rigidity
• Engineered to receive the pole tip at plant and transfer force safely
• Withstands repeated competitive impact without deforming
• Meets NFHS and NCAA specifications
• A trusted choice for new installations and runway renovations

Facility tip: pair the vault box with a compliant box collar to pad the exposed hard surfaces around the plant area. Keep the box clear of sand and debris, drain standing water after rain, and periodically inspect the welds and mounting to ensure it stays flush with the runway surface.

The Gill 3 Piece Pole Vault Crossbar is the smart-shipping solution for programs that want competition-grade performance without competition-grade freight bills. It's the only Gill competition crossbar engineered to ship in a small package by UPS rather than by truck, dramatically reducing shipping charges and letting you expedite delivery when a meet is on the line. The bar arrives in three sections and assembles quickly in the field, then performs like a one-piece bar once it's set on the standards.

Key features & specs

• Ships in three pieces via UPS small package for lower freight cost and faster, expeditable delivery
• Built from the same durable, thick-walled pultruded fiberglass used in Gill's Collegiate Crossbars
• Assembles on-site for immediate meet-day use
• Meets NFHS and NCAA specifications for high school and collegiate competition
• Consistent flex and roll-off performance expected from a Gill competition bar

Coach's tip: keep a spare on hand so a chipped bar never delays a meet. Store the crossbar horizontally on a rack or in its shipping tube to prevent warping, wipe it down after wet meets, and inspect the sections and end fittings for cracks before each use.

The Gill AGX Pole Vault Crossbar is Gill's premier competition bar, engineered to give vaulters every technical advantage the rules allow. Its exclusive half-moon profile ends lower the bar's center of gravity so it sits more stably on the pegs — keeping the bar up on near-miss clearances that would dislodge a lighter, less stable crossbar and giving athletes the benefit of the doubt at big heights.

Key features & specs:

• Profile ends: Exclusive half-moon ends lower the center of gravity for peg stability
• Weight: Built to the heaviest weight the rules allow for maximum stability
• End pieces: Shorter, more stable, redesigned for improved performance
• Construction: Durable thick-walled pultruded fiberglass rod
• Compliance/Note: Meets High School and NCAA specifications; not guaranteed against breakage; GP-530

Coach's tip: Set the bar with the half-moon ends seated correctly on the pegs for maximum stability, and inspect it for cracks or deep scratches before each session — crossbars aren't guaranteed against breakage, so retire any compromised bar. Store it supported along its full length to prevent a permanent bow.

The Gill AGX is the premier high jump crossbar in Gill's competition lineup — purpose-built for athletes and facilities that demand every technical advantage the rules allow. The AGX's patented half-moon end profile and maximum-allowable weight work together to keep the bar on the pegs through near-miss clearances that would dislodge a lighter, less stable crossbar, giving jumpers the benefit of the doubt on borderline attempts.

• Exclusive Half-Moon Profile Ends – Patented half-moon shaped end pieces lower the crossbar's center of gravity compared to standard round-end bars, keeping the bar sitting more stably on the standard pegs and reducing the chance of the bar falling on near-miss clearances — a critical competitive advantage for athletes pushing personal records and championship heights
• Heaviest Crossbar the Rules Allow – The AGX is engineered to the maximum weight permitted under competition rules, providing the greatest possible bar stability and peg-sitting inertia — heavier bars are less easily dislodged by incidental contact, giving jumpers more margin on close clearances at high heights
• Thick-Walled Pultruded Fiberglass Rod – Premium thick-walled fiberglass construction through the pultruding process delivers consistent flex characteristics, minimum sag across the full 13'1-1/2" span, and the structural integrity needed to withstand the physical demands of high-volume competition and practice use
• Redesigned Shorter, More Stable End Pieces – Updated end piece geometry is shorter and more precisely contoured than previous designs, providing improved contact stability on standard pegs and a more consistent bar-to-peg interaction across different standard brands and configurations at competition venues
• World Athletics, NFHS, and NCAA Certified – Carries full World Athletics (IAAF) certification and meets NFHS and NCAA specifications, making it competition-legal at high school, collegiate, and international competition levels without requiring different bars for different meet standards
• Standard 13'1-1/2" Competition Length – Full regulation length for high jump competition, compatible with all standard high jump uprights; also suitable for pole vault crossbar use — ships via freight carrier due to length; ordering multiple bars helps offset shipping costs

The Gill Elastic Krossband is a training crossbar that takes the fear out of learning to clear height in the pole vault and high jump. Instead of a rigid bar, it uses a bright fluorescent orange elastic cord with foam sections — so athletes get a clear visual target and honest feedback on clearance without the intimidation or risk of a hard fiberglass bar.

Key features & specs:

• Type: Elastic training crossbar for pole vault and high jump
• Cord: Bright fluorescent orange for high visibility
• Sections: 1" diameter foam sections along the cord
• Benefit: Builds confidence and technique without a rigid bar
• Model: GP-528

Coach's tip: Use the Krossband for beginners and height-progression drills so athletes commit fully without fearing a hard bar, then transition to a competition crossbar. Store it loosely coiled to preserve the elastic's stretch, and keep it out of prolonged sun to protect the foam and cord.

The Gill Perfect Plant Sliding Vault Box is a training tool designed by elite vaulters Pat Manson (19' 2¼") and Scott Huffman (19' 7") to help athletes master the run, plant, and take-off. By letting vaulters rehearse pole carriage, run mechanics, tempo, and step placement in a controlled, repeatable way, it builds the muscle memory that translates directly to higher, safer vaults on the runway.

Key features & specs:

• Purpose: Trains run, plant, and take-off mechanics for pole vault
• Design: Tip-proof design with a built-in carry handle for portability
• Accuracy: Zero mark molded into the side for placement accuracy; same size as a regulation vault box
• Construction: High-impact thermoplastic with UV-protected white polycarbonate for visibility and durability
• Model: GP-2531

Coach's tip: Use the sliding box for plant-and-takeoff reps before moving athletes to the live pit, and reference the molded zero mark to keep step placement consistent rep to rep. Store it indoors out of prolonged sun, and wipe it down so the high-visibility surface stays clear.

The Gill Essentials 653 Pole Vault Pit Value Pack bundles everything a program needs to build out a complete, competition-ready pole vault setup — landing system, standards, crossbar, base pads, and a weather cover — in one cost-saving package. For athletic directors starting or refreshing a vault program, buying the components together takes the guesswork out of matching parts and delivers a coordinated system ready for practice and meets.

Key features & specs:

• Landing system: 653 Essentials Pole Vault Landing System
• Standards: One pair of 7100 Essentials Pole Vault Standards
• Crossbar: One 526 Gill Pole Vault Crossbar
• Base pads & cover: One pair of 61517C02 Royal Blue base pads plus a 65302 weather cover
• Finish: Royal Blue vinyl with gray mesh top; model GP-VP300

Coach's tip: Confirm the landing system meets your association's minimum size and padding requirements for competition before installing. Always deploy the weather cover when the pit isn't in use — keeping moisture out of the foam is the single biggest factor in how long a vault pit lasts.

The Gill Essentials High Jump Standards deliver the durable, competition-legal construction athletic directors expect at a value price. Built for high school and college programs, they set up quickly, roll easily into position, and read heights in both English and metric — everything a coach needs to run clean, efficient jump sessions at practice or on meet day.

Key features & specs:

• Construction: All-steel with a durable black powder-coat finish
• Base: 18" square base with built-in wheels for easy mobility
• Height scale: Reads both English and metric, from 2' to 8'
• Compliance: Meets High School and NCAA specifications
• Warranty: Five-year warranty; model GP-700

Coach's tip: Set standards on a firm, level surface and confirm both crossbar supports read the same height before each jump to keep the bar true. Wipe down after wet meets and store indoors to protect the powder coat and keep the rolling bases turning freely for years.