Bamboo Hiking poles

[Chaco Taco]

Just axed down some great bamboo for my hiking poles. Any links to some of these poles that have been made by others? I want them to last and want to put in some spikes on the bottoms and good grips! Send me anything ya got

[chezrad]

I used mason line to wrap handles with 1/4 nylon turks heads on the top and bottom of the handle section. The wrapping helps keeps hands warm and dry and prevents blisters. Unwrapped bamboo will cause issues. For tips I bought cane tips from the drug store. I can't wear them out.

[dexstrom]

I wrapped my bamboo with 5/32" rope I found at Lowe's. They have alot of bright colors and the size was perfect for the pole, 1/4" rope is too big. 50' was enough for several poles.

[Spock]

Advice for bamboo:
When you cut it, coat the cut ends with Elmer's glue or shellac to keep it from drying too fast, then put it in a dry place for a few weeks. That will reduce or eliminate the splitting that robbs cane of its strength.

Duct tape and strapping tape also make effective wraps.

[bubba295]

I've also heard of someone using Golf club handles on cane poles before

[dla]

I used a bambo ski pole for a hiking stick for a long time. Eventually it fractured, but only because it got crushed in the garage. Lightweight and different from all those high-end walking sticks. Not as strong as my fiberglass sticks, but more original looking.

[Chaco Taco]

Ok cool. I cut some good sturdy bamboo today and sealed it off at both ends with Shoe Goo and wrapped duct tape on the top for a grip. When I hike, I wear my biking gloves with the fingers cut out to prevent blisters. Thanks for the advice, they look awesome. Gonna paint them before my hike to make em more festive.:sun