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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Making ski touring poles out of old cross-country poles
Creating and crafting things with your own hands gives a great sensation of fulfillment. I love to figure out how to refine […]
DIY: How to make grip extensions for touring ski poles
Many skiers prefer poles with grip extensions. Especially when going backcountry ski touring. Extra grip area can sometimes be practical, uphill as […]
Old ski poles become like new—a DIY guide to restore bamboo poles
C like in century. Next year will be a hundred years since the polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen was awarded the Nobel Peace […]
Build your own ski poles—DIY
Why should I make your ski poles when you can build them yourself? It’s both fun and usually easy to create things […]
The Christmas gift for the family—our first very own bamboo ski poles
After skiing with bamboo ski poles from American Soul Poles for over five years, I have finally made my first very own […]