Abstract: A pole vaulting device and method. The device includes a mat having a top side and an underside, a plurality of support poles positioned about the mat, with the plurality of support poles having a first end having a curved portion oriented in the direction of the mat, and a net having an outer periphery, and wherein the net's outer periphery is attached to the curved portion of the plurality of support poles. The pole vaulting device may further include a plurality of straps having a distal end attached to the underside of the mat and a proximal end attached to the net so that the net forms a bowl section.

Abstract: A pole vaulting device and method. The device includes a mat having a top side and an underside, a plurality of support poles positioned about the mat, with the plurality of support poles having a first end having a curved portion oriented in the direction of the mat, and a net having an outer periphery, and wherein the net's outer periphery is attached to the curved portion of the plurality of support poles. The pole vaulting device may further include a plurality of straps having a distal end attached to the underside of the mat and a proximal end attached to the net so that the net forms a bowl section.

Abstract: A pole vaulting device and method. The device includes a mat having a top side and an underside, a plurality of support poles positioned about the mat, with the plurality of support poles having a first end having a curved portion oriented in the direction of the mat, and a net having an outer periphery, and wherein the net's outer periphery is attached to the curved portion of the plurality of support poles. The pole vaulting device may further include a plurality of straps having a distal end attached to the underside of the mat and a proximal end attached to the net so that the net forms a bowl section.

Abstract: A wireline protection sub (70) for a directional drilling system having a bit (92) and downhole motor (90), a bent angle sub (84), a jar (74) and a wireline directional tool (94) mounted within the drill string between the jar and the bit with a conductive wireline (96) extending from the directional tool to a surface location, wherein the wireline protection sub comprises a landing member (110) having a longitudinal passage and a stop member (130) operable to connect to the wireline (96) and engage the landing member (110) to support the wireline within the directional drilling string above the jar (74) to minimize coiling of the wireline adjacent the jar and reduce the tendency of the jar to kink or break the wireline during dynamic action of the jar.