Rimfors Open in Riksgränsen
Rarely do I sponsor anything—if I even ever have—but sometimes it just happens. And when I was asked to sponsor something that […]
Category: Pole talk
Under pole talk, I tell you the story about my bamboo ski poles and the experiences I have gained along the way to being able to offer handmade custom bamboo poles of the highest quality.
90 years since the launch of the Rimfors ski pole
Fabian Rimfors sums up his five years as a ski pole maker, which coincides with the Rimfors pole celebrating 90 years as a ski pole brand. Here is ski history illustrated with photos and pole patents.
Skiing through history with bamboo poles and spears
The bamboo pole had a massive following among skiers, especially in Scandinavia, for almost fifty years, say from 1905 to 1955. The […]
The art of making magic out of thin air—Winter photography at a football match
Being small and without resources doesn’t have to be negative. On the contrary. Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say. […]
Testing new grip extensions: hemp twine and overgrip tape
Extended grip poles have become a trend in backcountry skiing lately. Many skiers seem to appreciate the simplicity they offer. Some have […]
DIY: How to make your ski poles longer
To shorten poles is not unusual. To lengthen them is not as common though. But after all, there is sometimes a need […]
Bamboo ski poles—best tested by CNN
The multinational news channel CNN just tested ski poles. There are many poles to choose from out there. So, how do you […]
New colors in Santa’s workshop
Last week I received a refill of grips and baskets from Tehnomat. For several weeks I have been eagerly awaiting these packages, […]
Grips, baskets, tips … Tehnomat has all pole parts!
People sometimes ask me why I present my suppliers, why I share my tricks and trades, and why I reveal my innovations […]
Sorting and preparing Calcutta bamboo for ski poles
Good things come to those who wait! I just received a refill of my bamboo stock. Around Christmas last year I ordered […]