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Double Kong Vault

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description Double Kong Vault Overview

The Double Kong Vault is a complex acrobatic maneuver utilized within parkour and freerunning. It involves executing a standard Kong Vault – characterized by a simultaneous hand placement on two obstacles – while maintaining continuous forward motion. This advanced technique requires significant upper body strength, coordination, and spatial awareness. It’s typically practiced by experienced individuals involved in parkour training or competitive freerunning events seeking to refine their movement capabilities.

help Double Kong Vault FAQ

What is the difference between a Kong Vault and a Double Kong Vault?

A standard Kong Vault involves diving over an obstacle and pushing off it once with both hands. A Double Kong Vault requires the traceur to push off the obstacle twice, maintaining continuous forward momentum.

What obstacles are best for practicing a Double Kong Vault?

Long, flat obstacles like picnic tables or padded gymnastics boxes are ideal for practicing the Double Kong. The length of the obstacle provides enough surface area for the traceur to perform the two distinct hand placements required.

How do you generate enough height for a Double Kong Vault?

Traceurs generate height by taking a powerful hurdle step before the obstacle and diving aggressively forward rather than up. The first hand placement acts like a plyometric push-up, bouncing the athlete forward for the second placement.

What are the most common mistakes when learning the Double Kong?

The most frequent mistake is failing to dive far enough, causing the traceur's feet to clip the obstacle during the transition. Another common error is bending the knees too little, leading to a loss of forward rotation.

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