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  Suspended uneven parallel bars for competitive womens gymnastics - Patent 4402501
(g) suspension of a modern uneven parallel bar arrangement in a fixed, static position at heights suitable for and appropriate to the performance of circus aerial acts utilizing the repertoire of moves and combinations of the gymnastics event for which the apparatus of this invention was developed.
When the high and low bars have noncircular cross-sections, as they often do, the attachment of the bar separation adjustment strut to the ends of the bars 10 and 12 must all be such that the long axes of the bar cross-sections and the bar-separation adjusting struts make the same acute angle of 45.degree..+-.10.degree.
To decrease the bar separation distance, the section(s) of the hydraulic cylinders on the opposite side(s) of the piston(s) are pressurized by manual or automatically controlled valves causing the piston(s) and end section(s) of the struts attached to the bar ends to retract.
www.freepatentsonline.com /4402501.html   (3248 words)

  
 Uneven bars (gymnastics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The uneven bars or asymmetric bars is an artistic gymnastics apparatus.
The bars are made of wood, plastic, or composite materials.
In 1972 Olga Korbut pioneered the Korbut Flip, the first high bar salto release move; Nadia Comaneci continued the trend with her original Comaneci salto at the 1976 Olympics and advanced handstand elements four years later.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Uneven_bars_(gymnastics)   (861 words)

  
 Uneven Bars Skills Terminology
She first brings her legs to the bar, then pulls her hips to the bar, and then pulls herself all the way up until she is in front support position.
A common mistake on the upwards phase of this skill is to pull in to the bar and bend the front leg.
From regular grip, the gymnast swings backwards, releases the bar and does a ½ turn followed by a backward flip in pike position to catch facing the bar (the difference between a Gienger and a Deltchev is where the twist occurs - much like the difference between a barani and a cuervo on vault).
www.usgyms.net /bars_skills.htm   (3166 words)

  
 Uneven Bars
Adjustable High Bar Single Bar Trainer- This unit accepts either a men's or women's rail so it is ideal for PVC pipe and strap training, or single bar skills.
Carolina Chinese Round Uneven Bar Rails- These FIG spec rails are made for us in China with AAI compatible collars.
Uneven Bar Rail Adaptors for Nissen- This is the simplest and least expensive way we know of to update your Nissen bars to round rails.
www.carolinagym.com /unevenbars.html   (736 words)

  
 Gymnastics Uneven Bars Drills and Skills Page - Tips, drills, techniques for Uneven Bars. Learn swing technique, ...
The higher of the uneven bars is set around 228 cm, and the low bar is set around 148 cm.
The key to a strong stride circle is undertanding extending away from the bar on the downward swing.
The gymnast should push be pushing away from the bar as much as possible, as this will enhance swing on the high bar.
www.drillsandskills.com /skills/ubar   (2288 words)

  
 Untitled Document
The Cable-Free uneven bars are not designed for giant swings or large swinging skills on the high bar for athletes over 100 pounds.
The 53'' rail is 1'' in diameter, with a white oak laminated surface.
The bar is specially weighted in the base for added stability and adjusts with a spin lock and snap lock..
www.unitedathletic.com /UnevenBars.html   (1307 words)

  
 UNEVEN BARS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The uneven bars are by far the most spectacular apparatus of the competition.
Imagine the strength, the precision, the rhythm, the concentration and the courage that these girls need to perform their exercises with such simplicity.
The gymnast moves from one bar to another, alternating grip changes, releases and regrasps, saltos and changes of direction with circular swings.
www.nswacadgym.com.au /uneven_bars.htm   (58 words)

  
 ASU Web Devil - Gymnastics: Kelly finishes third on uneven bars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Kelly finished third in the nation on the uneven bars competition at nationals Saturday in Corvallis, Ore., by scoring a 9.8375 in the event.
She received the bid by finishing in a three-way tie for second on the bars with a 9.9 score when ASU competed as a team Thursday.
What was unexpected, however, was her missing a spot in the individual finals for balance beam, an event she won a national championship on in 2004 and was ranked first in the country for throughout this year.
www.asuwebdevil.com /issues/2006/04/15/sports/696815   (527 words)

  
 USA Gymnastics Online: Technique: Beginning Uneven Bars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
One of the most frustrating parts about coaching uneven bars is dealing with students who lack the strength to adequately perform what is demanded by the event, regardless of skill level.
In other words, the coach that drives uneven bar conditioning "down the throats" of the athletes daily will certainly end up with unhappy, unmotivated gymnasts and most likely a very high attrition rate.
Kip Machine - Hang on the bar placing the feet in a tube or rope that is tied or hooked to the bar.
usa-gymnastics.org /publications/technique/2001/4/beginningbars.html   (1268 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | New coach has Utes excelling on uneven bars
But for the past two weeks, his event — the uneven bars — has been the University of Utah's gymnastics team's highest-ranked discipline.
Utah's bars team rates No. 2 this week, just behind Georgia, which is Utah's opponent in the Huntsman Center on Monday at 7 p.m.
Senior Gabi Onodi seems to have responded and upgraded her bars routine enough that she is at least Monday's alternate — depending on whether Utah's best bar-worker, junior Nicolle Ford, can compete after dislocating her right index finger in a workout last Sunday.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,635189093,00.html   (819 words)

  
 Artistic Gymnastics, Women, History of Uneven Bars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Today the uneven bars are the most many-sided, most dynamic and most demanding apparatus of women’s gymnastics.
This modification of the bars was not really established in the following time, not at all as a specific feminine apparatus, since the equal participation of women was not possible for a long time due to social circumstances.
At the World Championships these highly modern facilities -evidently with most modern uneven bars as well- will be used as official warming-up gym before the performances of the top-gymnasts in the competition arena in the “Topsporthal Vlanderen”.
www.gymmedia.com /ghent2001/appa/unevenbars/history_ub_e.htm   (986 words)

  
 600 Series Classic Uneven Bars
American's UTB-644 CLASSIC™ Uneven Bars meet FIG, USAG, NCAA and NFHS specifications, and can be used with 20 cm landing mats.
The low bar adjusts in height from 1450 to 1650 mm, while the high bar adjusts in height from 2250 to 2450 mm.
The Graphite X bars of fiberglass and graphite composite provide the flex and feel that gymnasts prefer for maximum performance for today's demanding routines.
www.nragymsupply.com /classic600/600bars.html   (216 words)

  
 NU gymnasts show off talent on uneven bars ::
And while NU sits last or second-to-last among the Big 12 Conference's four teams in the balance beam, floor exercise and vault, it holds a burly grip on first-place in the uneven bars.
The uneven bars is also the one event where multiple All-American Parsons doesn't have to be spectacular in order for NU to succeed.
Instead, the Huskers will get their spark from the entire rotation, whether it's young Meloche or veteran Zabawa, and spotless performances on the uneven bars will be vital is Nebraska's championship run.
www.cstv.com /sports/w-gym/uwire/042006aah.html   (753 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Freshman has learned to love uneven bars
When freshman gymnast Nicolle Ford arrived at the University of Utah last August, she wasn't a big fan of the uneven bars.
As testament to that, she has been Utah's final competitor on that event in the first three meets, the spot reserved for the athlete with the most scoring potential.
Marsden said the Utes may do some upgrades in difficulty for tonight, and if Vituj throws her triple-twist flyaway bars dismount, it may be unique in women's collegiate gymnastics.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,590039683,00.html   (671 words)

  
 Horizontal Bar- Men's Equipment
This top of the line 201 K PSI bar meets all FIG specifications for competition, can accommodate safety mats up to 20 cm, and can be used as a cabled or a free standing unit.
The chrome plated pistons adjust in 50 mm height increments from 88 5/8" to 116 1/8" (2250 to 2950 mm) using American's improved spin and snap lock mechanisms.
The 201 K PSI stainless steel bar itself is unique, having passed over 5.5 million use cycles in the destruct test.
www.unitedathletic.com /HorizontalBars.html   (499 words)

  
 Gymnastics Bars
Not just for bars, it will also enhance training for vault, beam, and floor because posture and strength in positioning of the handstand are being trained, both static and dynamic, so critical to all four events.
Their bars allow gymnasts to practice such moves as reverse grip changes, pirouettes, press handstands, and more.
For safety reasons, do not attempt to swing or perform gymnastics skills that are ordinarily performed on the uneven bars or high bar on the Pull Up Pal.
www.gymnasticsstuff.com /GymnasticsBars.htm   (1250 words)

  
 Original Artwork: Ivan Akimovich Sushchenko: Uneven Parallel Bars
The uneven parallel bars is a women's gymnastic event that has been part of the Olympic program since 1952.
One bar is about 90 inches above the ground and the lower bar is about 60 inches high.
The graceful competitor swings back and forth from bar to bar and executes difficult maneuvers whle trying to remain in constant motion.
www.artworkoriginals.com /EB5SCBNJ.htm   (285 words)

  
 PBS Parents . Creativity . Creativity Challenge . Uneven Bars . Interact, Understand, Expand | PBS
Fill in the appropriate boxes #1 – 9 with the animations provided to craft an uneven bar gymnastics routine.
This interactive highlights a gymnast's ability to use her body, mind, and skills in the pursuit of an uneven bar routine.
While the uneven bars are a women's event in competition, boys could certainly try them on their own or compare this activity to moves male gymnasts might perform on the high bar.
www.pbs.org /parents/creativity/challenge/unevenbars_iue.html   (469 words)

  
 Sports Authority - AAI 100 Series Uneven Bars
The AAI® Series uneven bars consist of a high bar fixed at 71-in above the floor and a low bar that adjusts from 45 to 77 in.
The space between the bars adjusts to 14, 16 and 18 in.
Space between bar adjusts to 14, 16, and 18 in
www.sportsauthority.com /sm-aai-100-series-uneven-bars--pi-1984889.html   (173 words)

  
 United States Olympic Committee - Hollie Vise Earns Uneven Bars Bronze at 2001 Goodwill Games Csollany, Bin and ...
Brisbane, Australia- Hollie Vise, 13, from Dallas, took the uneven bars bronze medal with a score of 9.212 as the 2001 Goodwill Games gymnastics competition continued this evening at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center.
Events contested were still rings, men's vault, uneven bars and the rhythmic all-around.
Svetlana Khorkina, reigning Olympic, World and European Uneven Bars Champion, earned the bars gold medal with 9.712.
www.usoc.org /73_3308.htm   (578 words)

  
 Nickelodeon Uneven Bars - Commercial
The reason why the girl looks like a boy is that she had short hair.
With those bars squking, I used to always think they would break off and the girl would cry and scream in pain after it.
After I saw it, I wanted to be able to spin around on bars like that.
www.retrojunk.com /details_commercial/572   (144 words)

  
 Liukin's silver on uneven bars upsets U.S.
Sacramone's silver in the vault finals was something to celebrate.
The Americans' real reaction to that medal could be seen in the frown Liukin wore after her surprising loss to Britain's Elizabeth Tweddle on uneven bars, to say nothing of the words Martha Karolyi spoke once the meet ended Friday.
He won bronze on the pommel horse - quite a comeback for the leader of a team that finished 13th, and the man who was leading the all-around until he fell three times from the high bar.
www.azcentral.com /sports/azetc/articles/1021worldgym1021.html   (321 words)

  
 uneven - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Uneven bars—a routine performed on a set of two flexible bars a maximum of 1.435 m (4.7 ft) apart from each other at different heights.
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Weapons of the Future on the Discovery Channel
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 FILM REVIEW: Uneven bars - Features news
In its eventual form, the movie seems like the result of a mix up where a television script ended up in the theatrical department by accident and was duly processed by the studio machine.
There is little reason for it to grace the big screen, bar testing the potential of young Missy Peregrym in the lead.
As such it succeeds, the potential is there, but it will be better shown and better served elsewhere.
www.sofiaecho.com /article/film-review-uneven-bars/id_17480/catid_29   (554 words)

  
 UnEven Bars at Outdoor Fitness
The UnEven Bars accommodate a variety of strength exercises, including chin-ups and dips.
The bars can be set at a heigth that allows a boost from the ground which applies momentum to the pull.
For increased difficulty, stronger individuals can work without foot contact so that the pull is unassisted.
www.outdoor-fitness.com /equipment/uneven_bars.htm   (106 words)

  
 Womens Gymnastics UNEVEN BARS Poster - Practice-Perfection-Glory - SportsPosterWarehouse.com 2005 - Photography by Mike ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Featuring the breathtaking work of photographer Mike Powell, this amazing piece conjures up thougts of those long hours of practice, when you are the last one left in the gym, and after finally sticking that super-tough landing, strike a pose as if you just won Olympic gold.
From the breathtaking gymnastics action, to the symmetry of the bars, to the motivational message, to the stark fl background that provides a nice silhouette effect, this is a true work of art for the wall of any gymnastics enthusiast!
All images contained on this site are property of their respective rights holders, and may not be copied or reproduced without expressed written consent.
www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/gymbarspractice05psa.htm   (194 words)

  
 Humphrey gives CrimsonTide uneven bars title: UA's Miles places 2nd on floor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Freshman Terin Humphrey gave Alabama its 18th individual title, winning the uneven bars with a 9.9375 in front of a sparse but loud Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum crowd.
Miles also finished fourth in vault with a 9.85 while Humphrey brought home a fifth in beam and on floor.
The Crimson Tide's Dana Filetti also finished with a 10th on the bars.
www.decaturdaily.com /decaturdaily/sports/050424/tide.shtml   (538 words)

  
 Gymnastics Equipment - American Parallel, Horizontal & Uneven Bars
Gymnastics Equipment - American Parallel, Horizontal and Uneven Bars
Bars adjust in width to 14", 16" and 18" (350, 400 and 450mm).
Round graphite bars...Powder coat blue finish...Non-marking rubber foot pads...High bar fixed at 71" (1775 mm) above the floor...Low bar adjusts from 45" to 77" (1125 to 1925 mm)...Space between bars adjusts to 14", 16", and 18" (350, 400, and 450 mm).
www.wolverinesports.com /gymequip4b.html   (134 words)

  
 Gymnastics - Uneven Bars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
-DUAL SLIDE COLLOARS ALLOW UNIT TO EXCEED FIG BAR TO BAR WIDTH, ADJUSTING FROM 80CM TO 180CM.
-THE UTB-644 CLASSIC UNEVEN BARS MEET FIG, USAG, NCAA, AND NFHS SPECIFICATIONS WHEN USED WITH 12CM MATS.
-HIGH BAR ADJUSTS IN HEIGHT FROM 60-5/8” TO 75-5/8”, IN 3” INCREMENTS
www.dandgsports.com /html/uneven_bars.html   (151 words)

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