Gill Blog

  1. November 08, 2022

    Creating the Continuum Family

    The story of our Continuum C5 hurdle actually started before the
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  2. December 15, 2021

    The Custom Advantage: 3 Reasons to Customize Your Equipment

    If I mentioned the golden arches, I bet many of you would subconsciously think of McDonald’s. If I said the _______ swoosh, I’m sure you could have fill in the blank with Nike. Or what about that fruit? You know…
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  3. September 30, 2021

    When Safety is KEY, Make Sure it's Done RIGHT!

    Most pole vaulters who have been vaulting for years should know a thing or two about pits. It's their literal safety net, so it's key to understand how to make sure it's assembled properly. At Gill we are always aware of the safety of the…
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  4. June 08, 2021

    Are You Forgetting Anything When it Comes to YOUR Meets?

    The past few weeks have been exciting for the track & field community as all eyes have been on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. If you follow our social media you’ll see that our team has been…
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  5. March 09, 2021

    Preseason Checklist

    To say last track season was a bit different would be a huge understatement, and of course this season will see changes as well. Fortunately, those changes have brought with them new opportunities for some coaches…
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  6. February 23, 2021

    Ready for an Upgrade?

    A few weeks ago, I told you how the VIBE discus was comparable to my cousin getting her first car, as opposed to me getting my upgraded car with all the bells and whistles. So, I’m sure ever since you’ve been…
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  7. February 09, 2021

    What Goes Up…

    As we said before, there is one unique sport that we would touch on a bit more. Pole vaulters have a long history of raising the bar, as do high jumpers. Why add high jumpers to the mix? Well because every one of…
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  8. January 26, 2021

    Meet the Team - Jeff Hartwig

    From the very beginning, Gill has empowered coaches & athletes, and elevated the sport of track and field. We continue to push ourselves and we would not be able to do that without the amazing team we have…
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  9. January 12, 2021

    Picking the Right Pole

    Guest Author: Bryan Carrel  As beginner pole vaulters progress, the pole needs to be appropriate in length and stiffness so that they can learn to bend it. Using a…
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  10. December 22, 2020

    The Bend Test

    When it comes to individual track and field sports, we obviously cannot choose a favorite. They all have their own competitive challenges that we highly admire and we really enjoy watching all athletes push through…
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