Grip - Rimfors bamboo ski poles

11 June, 202316 June, 2023Pole 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 […]

14 January, 202321 April, 2023Pole talk

Voilà! Les Bâtons d’Alain, but of bamboo

Robert skis cold powder in Kittelfjäll with his new Les Bâtons d'Alain-inspired bamboo poles.

When people started using ski poles thousands of years ago, there was no handle on the poles. There was no pole strap […]

31 July, 202224 May, 2023Pole talk

DIY: How to make grip extensions for touring ski poles

Bamboo ski poles with extended grip from wound bark tanned reindeer hide.

Many skiers prefer poles with grip extensions. Especially when going backcountry ski touring. Extra grip area can sometimes be practical, uphill as […]

15 March, 202021 April, 2023Pole talk

The first orders

Ett par alpina topptursstavar med handtag och mellangrepp av kork och gummiliknande elastomer.

Sure! My bamboo ski poles are not fully finished yet. The straps are still under development. But I need input and experience […]