How to Disassemble 441T Heads

In the the long jump, a takeoff board marks the point at which an athlete's feet must leave the ground to begin a jump. The takeoff board is usually made from a piece of wood about eight inches across with a plasticine, or putty-like material, that imprints the footprint of an athlete who oversteps it. An Illinois company, Gill Athletics, manufactures adjustable aluminum takeoff boards, including a model built to comply with the rules and regulations of high school track and field competition, the 441T.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/4-inch Sch40 PVC pipe
  • awl
  • screwdriver
  • crowbar
  • plaster sand
  • common cement
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Instructions

  1. Disassembling the 441T Take-off Board

    • 1

      Unscrew the 1/2-inch marine plywood that sits flush with the surface of the track.

    • 2

      Pry the aluminum seat planking that is recessed into the track with an awl and crowbar. If the tray is recessed in concrete, then the whole block must be dug out and removed.

    • 3

      Repair cracks in the 3/4-inch Sch40 PVC pipe if necessary. This is connected to a storm water system.