How to repair a broken bamboo ski pole—DIY guide to replace the bamboo shaft
Shit happens! Bamboo ski poles can break. But unlike ski poles made of aluminium or carbon fibre, a broken bamboo pole is […]
Welcome the next generation of bamboo ski pole ferrules!
People often ask me if they can buy my aluminum ski pole ferrules to make their own poles. Unfortunately, I don’t have […]
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 […]
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, […]