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Randy Watson
04-02-2019, 02:22
Have some 12 year old Leki poles that I love but recently I noticed the grips were able to move, and I'm now able to twist them and remove them from the pole. I'm not worried about warranty or anything like that I just want to get some recommendations on how to fix this? I'm thinking some epoxy in the grip, or liquid nails, the slide the pole back in? Should hold no?
Thoughts?
Traveler
04-02-2019, 07:06
Drilling a hole through the handle and pole, then installing a roll pin will create a mechanical bond. Adhering unlike materials that expand/contract at different rates and are in motion against each other when used may not work well in long term, but could be short term fix if you get the right adhesive.
peakbagger
04-02-2019, 09:09
Shoe goo or barge cement would do wonders and last a long time. I had a hiking partner that had the sole of boot start flapping on a trip. At least 1/2 of it was debonded from the boot. A hiker we met at shelter had some barge cement and we didn't have choice so he cleaned up the surfaces well and glued the boots. it worked so well he got a few more years on it. The problem with shoe goo or barge cement is I think they use a lot of VOCs so they may not be available in all areas. There are sometimes new formulations sold but rarely as good. If you open the cap and the small of solvents fill the room you probably have the good stuff and need to proceed to well ventilated area to complete the repair.
4eyedbuzzard
04-02-2019, 20:57
The problem with shoe goo or barge cement is I think they use a lot of VOCs so they may not be available in all areas. Walmart and Amazon both have Barge Cement in 2 oz tubes. About $7 (w/free shipping). Don't know if this is the "old" barge cement with toluene. The blue tube still is flammable and has lots of VOC's like xylene. Anything that's dangerous and is a carcinogen in California usually works best.
T.S.Kobzol
04-02-2019, 21:36
I use hot glue. Works great.
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atraildreamer
04-03-2019, 13:52
Have some 12 year old Leki poles that I love but recently I noticed the grips were able to move, and I'm now able to twist them and remove them from the pole. I'm not worried about warranty or anything like that I just want to get some recommendations on how to fix this? I'm thinking some epoxy in the grip, or liquid nails, the slide the pole back in? Should hold no?
Thoughts?
Try GOOP glue...the grips will never move again! 44989
They sell a 2 ounce tube you can keep in your pack.
You can also use this stuff to fix your boots, shoes, whatever.
Comes in a lot of varieties, but they are all pretty much the same product.
T.S.Kobzol
04-03-2019, 17:32
One thing to consider is if you one day need to replace a broken grip then use a glue that will make it possible
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atraildreamer
04-04-2019, 13:07
One thing to consider is if you one day need to replace a broken grip then use a glue that will make it possible
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Once the old cork is peeled off the pole, you can take off the GOOP glue. It will take a little work, but it is flexible when it sets up.
Old Grouse
04-04-2019, 13:11
Do what you want and don't worry about taking the grips back off. After 12 years, they've already been fully amortized and owe you nothing. Everything going forward is a gift.
Had the same Leki grip problem. Slide the grip down and glue the pole, slide the grip back up before it sets. I also wraped a few layers of gorilla tape around the pole against the base of the grip. So far ok after nearly 50 mi.