TheStraddle Vault is a vault used in freerunning where the practitioner does a monkey vault, but instead of pulling their legs in-between their arms their legs perform a split to the left and right over the obstacle for added style.
Guide[]
Prerequisite[]
It is necessary to be able to do a somewhat decent split before attempting this technique, so good flexibility is a definite pre-requisite. Learning the basic monkey vault is also a requirement.
Before attempting this on a wide obstacle it is highly recommended to first learn this on a narrow obstacle because your legs do not have to fully clear the obstacle you're vaulting over so a high split is not necessary. If attempted on a wide object it is possible to clip your feet if you lack flexibility.
Technique[]
- Approach the obstacle from a run.
- Place both hands on the obstacles directly in front of you.
- Push upwards with both hands while jumping as high as possible.
- Hold your body upright with both of your planted hands (similar to a tucked planche).
- Bring both legs outward in a split position
- Release both hands from the obstacle.
- Bring both legs together after clearing the obstacle and land in a run.