Pole talk - Rimfors bamboo ski poles

8 November, 20258 November, 2025Pole talk

How to repair a broken bamboo ski pole—DIY guide to replace the bamboo shaft

A wooden workbench with two bamboo canes, a measure stick, pen and a dovetail saw.

Shit happens! Bamboo ski poles can break. But unlike ski poles made of aluminium or carbon fibre, a broken bamboo pole is […]

25 October, 202531 October, 2025Pole talk

Welcome the next generation of bamboo ski pole ferrules!

Four aluminum pole ferrules, one loose carbide tip, one fixed wrench, and a handwritten note.

People often ask me if they can buy my aluminum ski pole ferrules to make their own poles. Unfortunately, I don’t have […]

31 May, 202522 September, 2025Pole talk

Rimfors Open in Riksgränsen

Three guys in sunglasses holding a pair of bamboo ski poles.

Rarely do I sponsor anything—if I even ever have—but sometimes it just happens. And when I was asked to sponsor something that […]

28 December, 202429 December, 2024Pole talk

90 years since the launch of the Rimfors ski pole

On page seven of the newspaper Östersunds-Posten on December 28, 1934, the Rimfors ski pole was launched as “the winter’s novelty in skiing”.

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.

29 October, 20246 December, 2024Pole talk

Skiing through history with bamboo poles and spears

Hand-colored engraved plate by F. H. van Houe from 1680, showing scenes from the Laplanders’ (sami) life in winter, featuring a skier with two poles and reindeer pulling Sami akja sleighs.

The bamboo pole had a massive following among skiers, especially in Scandinavia, for almost fifty years, say from 1905 to 1955. The […]

29 September, 20246 December, 2024Pole talk

The art of making magic out of thin air—Winter photography at a football match

Fabian Rimfors holds a bamboo ski pole to be photographed in our pop-up photo studio built on the grandstands at Simrishamns sports ground.

Being small and without resources doesn’t have to be negative. On the contrary. Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say. […]

28 July, 20246 December, 2024Pole talk

Testing new grip extensions: hemp twine and overgrip tape

Hand holding a pair of ski poles with pink grips and long grips of wrapped hemp cord.

Extended grip poles have become a trend in backcountry skiing lately. Many skiers seem to appreciate the simplicity they offer. Some have […]

14 April, 20246 December, 2024Pole talk

DIY: How to make your ski poles longer

Bamboo ski poles with blue grips and baskets leaning towards a work bench.

To shorten poles is not unusual. To lengthen them is not as common though. But after all, there is sometimes a need […]

25 February, 20246 December, 2024Pole talk

Bamboo ski poles—best tested by CNN

The ski poles tested by CNN Underscored in front of pine trees.

The multinational news channel CNN just tested ski poles. There are many poles to choose from out there. So, how do you […]

17 December, 20236 December, 2024Pole talk

New colors in Santa’s workshop

Bamboo Santa gives thumbs up for turquoise and fluorescent yellow baskets.

Last week I received a refill of grips and baskets from Tehnomat. For several weeks I have been eagerly awaiting these packages, […]