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Advice on cutting/removing grips on poles?

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triebby
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I want to cut my Swix CT1 (composite) poles down from 50" to about 46" and I was wondering if anyone has any good advice on how to get the grips off? It is pretty damn hard. Or would it be a better bet to just take off the tip/basket (both are removable) and not bother with the grip?

Also shoud I be worried at all about the fact that they are carbon fiber/composite? Like will they splinter or not cut cleanly without the proper tools?

Dec 25 2007 7:28PM
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eheath
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Just pull the grips off, it takes a little force. As for it being composite it should be just fine to cut.
Dec 25 2007 7:32PM
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R.Fahey
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put them under really, really hot water, or in boiling water.  Then stand on two chairs with the grip under stuck under it, and pull up. 
Dec 25 2007 7:33PM
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Schoening
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soak them in hot water first.
Dec 25 2007 7:34PM
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R.Fahey
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and to cut, composite splinters, so you'll want to use a band saw or something that cuts super clean.  a regular hacksaw should be fine if you take it easy.    get some.
Dec 25 2007 7:34PM
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poniverus
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soak in boiling water then have someone close a door on it and just RAM that shit until it comes off...every time i've done it its worked in like 3 seconds
Dec 25 2007 7:42PM
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WONTON
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just do what everyone else in here has said...but i wonder wat was running through ur mind when u asked if u should take off the baskets instead? i dont understand wat that would do for you, shortening poles by cutting the tips off....
Dec 25 2007 7:46PM
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