Triple Jump Spikes

[boromir]

Hi,

I just brought my first triple jump shoes and got two different types of spikes with it. One type is the pointed one and the other is more round. Both types fit in to the holes.

Does anyone know where each spike is supposed to go?

Thank a lot.

[Atticus]

Hi,
I just brought my first triple jump shoes and got two different types of spikes with it. One type is the pointed one and the other is more round. Both types fit in to the holes. Does anyone know where each spike is supposed to go?
Thank a lot.

There's 3 kinds of spikes:

* pyramid - cone-shaped
most meet directors mandate pyramid (do the least damage to good tracks) and 1/4" or 3/16" are the best ones to use.

there's also:

* needle - skinnier - tears up tracks.
* a weird, step-down one that looks like a ziggurat. I think they're for high-end Mondo tracks

The most important holes are the ones on the toe and outside of the shoe, since pronation is normal. There used to be a limitation of 6 spikes, but I think that's long gone.

I think what you're describing as 'round' are just shorter ones, that you probably don't need. Maybe distance runners prefer them.

[boromir]

There's 3 kinds of spikes:

* pyramid - cone-shaped
most meet directors mandate pyramid (do the least damage to good tracks) and 1/4" or 3/16" are the best ones to use.

there's also:

* needle - skinnier - tears up tracks.
* a weird, step-down one that looks like a ziggurat. I think they're for high-end Mondo tracks

The most important holes are the ones on the toe and outside of the shoe, since pronation is normal. There used to be a limitation of 6 spikes, but I think that's long gone.

I think what you're describing as 'round' are just shorter ones, that you probably don't need. Maybe distance runners prefer them.

Hi thanks a lot for replying.

Near the toes there are four holes spaced out roughly two in a row and then two below. Then below that there is a horizontal row of holes. Do you think I can put the pointy ones in all of the holes?

Sorry if this question sounds stupid!

[Atticus]

Near the toes there are four holes spaced out roughly two in a row and then two below. Then below that there is a horizontal row of holes. Do you think I can put the pointy ones in all of the holes?

Hmm, not sure how to answer that. You can buy more spikes and put them in all the spots you want.

[ExCoastRanger]

boromir, the different types of spikes that came with your shoes are for different types of track/runway conditions. Typically, one wouldn't mix the two different designs. If you go with the rounder pyramid style for the whole shoe, you should be fine.

[boromir]

boromir, the different types of spikes that came with your shoes are for different types of track/runway conditions. Typically, one wouldn't mix the two different designs. If you go with the rounder pyramid style for the whole shoe, you should be fine.

Hi ExCoastRanger - That makes sense, thanks for explaining!

[polevaultpower]

Most jump spikes do not come with 1/4" pyramids any more. Many facilities ONLY allow 1/4" pyramids. If you are at a school, talk to your coach about getting some, otherwise you should go online, look at 1/4" pyramids, and buy some if you don't have any. The odds are good that you will end up at a facility that does not allow the spikes that came with your shoes.

[gh]

... There used to be a limitation of 6 spikes, but I think that's long gone…..

Don't know about other governing bodies, but IAAF caps number of spikes permitted at 11

[Atticus]

Don't know about other governing bodies, but IAAF caps number of spikes permitted at 11

Dang, so the Puma brush-spikes of '68 are STILL illegal!