Researchers and theorists will point to a potential differential of around
25cms in favour of the flop. However the other more important issue you do
have to consider though is still being able to leave the bar on the pegs.

As to your second point - no its not necessary.

Denis Doyle

----- Original Message -----
From: "vonlieres" <14672316@...>
To: <highjump@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:38 AM
Subject: [HJ] Scissor jump


> Hi there,
> just wanted to know if there is any relationship between how high one
> scissors and flops.
>
> Also, is it important to be able to scissor a high height in order to
> reach a high height in the Fosbury.
>
> Thanks
>
>
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