Pole talk - Rimfors bamboo ski poles

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, […]

5 November, 20236 December, 2024Pole talk

Grips, baskets, tips … Tehnomat has all pole parts!

Ski pole grips and baskets in all kinds of colors.

People sometimes ask me why I present my suppliers, why I share my tricks and trades, and why I reveal my innovations […]

17 September, 20236 December, 2024Pole talk

Sorting and preparing Calcutta bamboo for ski poles

Sorted Calcutta bamboo paired and lined up along a stone wall.

Good things come to those who wait! I just received a refill of my bamboo stock. Around Christmas last year I ordered […]

11 June, 20236 December, 2024Pole talk

Making ski touring poles out of old cross-country poles

Vintage cross country bamboo poles converted to ski touring poles, with orange and blue handlebar tape for grip extensions.

Creating and crafting things with your own hands gives a great sensation of fulfillment. I love to figure out how to refine […]