[mark]

mark on March 5, 2005 at 12:27 am #10511

I jump on an indoor track that has a very smooth surface. I have new Nike Zoom Waffle shoes that are still slipping on this surface. I hyperextended my knee at the first meet last week attemping 6′ 6”. Are there any other shoes that could give me better traction?

[Mike Young]

Mike Young on March 5, 2005 at 7:45 am #42761

A fast and correctly executed HJ approach requires spikes in the heel to avoid slipping. If you can’t wear spikes, I’m not sure what you can do to avoid slipping other than to tell the facility to lay down some mondo.

ELITETRACK Founder

[mark]

mark on March 5, 2005 at 9:58 am #42762

Thanks Mike for responding. The facility does not allow the use of any type of spikes. I thought that there are of places having the same conditions and was hoping that someone found a shoe sole that is tacky on this type of surface. I am going to have the takeoff area damp mopped (and dried) to help remove the film of dust that is probably on the surface. I am one of the top prep jumpers in my state and don’t want to have a season ending injury before the outdoor season begins.

[mark]

mark on March 5, 2005 at 10:13 am #42763

Mike,
You referred to laying down some mondo. I am not familiar with this type of surface. What is it?

[fraek]

fraek on March 5, 2005 at 8:06 pm #42764

It’s the best track surface in the world

[QUIKAZHELL]

QUIKAZHELL on March 6, 2005 at 8:24 am #42765

Check this link…

ALL ABOUT MONDO

[mark]

mark on March 6, 2005 at 9:41 am #42766

Thanks. I was thinking about something else when Mike mentioned the Mondo. I am familiar with the track surface. It’s a great surface but it is not an option where I jump since we are in the middle of a basketball court.