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saltysack
07-11-2019, 12:36
Grips have a hole all the way through...description is very misleading as states “this grip doesn’t have a plug on top”...maybe I’m dumb but I assumed that meant it’s solid as the ones on the video link show...anyone have any input...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190711/c8ff09c6a244e5139d1de3261a37effd.jpg
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Tipi Walter
07-11-2019, 12:42
I use a black diamond Alpine Cork hiking pole for all my trips (one pole only---keeps my pruner arm and hand free)---and just got back from a trip whereby the cork on the pole chunked off . . . once again. I'm on my third such BD pole. (Made a mistake 10 years ago buying 2 sets of poles).
https://photos.smugmug.com/Backpack-2019-Trips-195-/Citico-Expedition-in-21-Days/i-NbZ8HwJ/0/1401a018/XL/Trip%20198%20%28237%29-XL.jpg
Your gossamer fake corks don't look they are gonna fit as the top handle knob might have to be hacksawed off and the cork hole reamed out.
I've done two things to replace this cork---get foam walking cane grips and either cut one lengthwise and wrap around the pole where the cork used to be---using super glue and a long string to keep it tight while drying---
Or cut off the handle knob as mentioned and slide a foam grip down on the handle shaft.
saltysack
07-11-2019, 12:46
Well GG has great support as refunded the $15.00 and edited the product description and video.....I guess I’ll try to put on and plug the home with something...
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saltysack
07-11-2019, 12:55
Apparently they used to come with plugs but not anymore and don’t offer...very strange...I guess I’ll try to trim down a wine cork to plug the hole.
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saltysack
07-11-2019, 12:56
I use a black diamond Alpine Cork hiking pole for all my trips (one pole only---keeps my pruner arm and hand free)---and just got back from a trip whereby the cork on the pole chunked off . . . once again. I'm on my third such BD pole. (Made a mistake 10 years ago buying 2 sets of poles).
https://photos.smugmug.com/Backpack-2019-Trips-195-/Citico-Expedition-in-21-Days/i-NbZ8HwJ/0/1401a018/XL/Trip%20198%20%28237%29-XL.jpg
Your gossamer fake corks don't look they are gonna fit as the top handle knob might have to be hacksawed off and the cork hole reamed out.
I've done two things to replace this cork---get foam walking cane grips and either cut one lengthwise and wrap around the pole where the cork used to be---using super glue and a long string to keep it tight while drying---
Or cut off the handle knob as mentioned and slide a foam grip down on the handle shaft.
Several videos on youtube about doing it...
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Tipi Walter
07-11-2019, 13:05
Well, your BD alpine cork poles are TOTALLY different than my alpine cork poles---
https://photos.smugmug.com/Backpack-2017-Trips-79/The-Accidental-Blizzard/i-CjhSKxs/0/3df4aeb6/XL/tRIP%20182%20%2818%29-XL.jpg
saltysack
07-11-2019, 13:28
Well, your BD alpine cork poles are TOTALLY different than my alpine cork poles---
https://photos.smugmug.com/Backpack-2017-Trips-79/The-Accidental-Blizzard/i-CjhSKxs/0/3df4aeb6/XL/tRIP%20182%20%2818%29-XL.jpg
Nope looks same less the sheen....after scraping the grips off you drill out rivet and as you said cut ends off...definitely a tight fit as others said it’s doable. For ****s and grins I called BD CS and asked them about buying grips but unfortunately not available....did send a 40% coupon for new poles.....I’ll give it a go
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Apparently they used to come with plugs but not anymore and don’t offer...very strange...I guess I’ll try to trim down a wine cork to plug the hole.
Let us know if we can help with your supply of corks!
Tipi Walter
07-11-2019, 14:07
Here are some of my BD solutions when the cork dies---
https://photos.smugmug.com/Backpack-2019-Trips-195-/Citico-Expedition-in-21-Days/i-LrXcBKS/0/e58cd823/M/P1000017-M.jpg
These are foam grips. The left shows a BD pole after the top knob has been cut off and the foam grip slipped over the pole shaft. Works well.
The second keeps the handle knob and the grip is cut lengthwise and super glued on the shaft.
saltysack
07-11-2019, 14:44
Let us know if we can help with your supply of corks!
[emoji23]don’t think I’ll have a problem in that department!
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