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Bamboo poles

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MXmx
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Was going to get panda poles last year. This year panda poles are out stock.

Got grass sticks $20 off on the rei sale.

What do people think of bamboo poles?





Nov 23 2020 10:25PM
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The.Fish
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they are just poles
Nov 23 2020 10:32PM
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MXmx
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True. I got them cuz they look dope.

Someone was telling me they like that flex well (physically flex, not show off). I dunno about that...
The.Fishthey are just poles
Nov 23 2020 10:37PM
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Pilsby
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i use them every single day and get lots of compliments
Nov 23 2020 11:11PM
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MXmx
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Yeah they look sick.

any durability issues?


Pilsbyi use them every single day and get lots of compliments
Nov 23 2020 11:23PM
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WoFIowz
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My panda poles are tits. That's all
Nov 24 2020 1:34AM
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MXmx
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I’d get them, but there are none to be had...
Rotten_TrumpkinsMy panda poles are tits. That's all
Nov 24 2020 4:06AM
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Skibumsmith
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I won a pair of soul poles once. They’re pretty fly but lasted maybe a month before they splintered.
Nov 24 2020 4:15AM
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oldmanski
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Been rocking a set of Panda Poles since 2005(Im from the same town where they started) and have only had to change the baskets. They are strong, light weight and are a great conversation starter. I know they are not manufacturing any at the moment but they may return.

Looks like your new sticks are cool!
Nov 24 2020 7:19AM
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MXmx
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What happened. Why aren’t they making any?
oldmanskiBeen rocking a set of Panda Poles since 2005(Im from the same town where they started) and have only had to change the baskets. They are strong, light weight and are a great conversation starter. I know they are not manufacturing any at the moment but they may return.

Looks like your new sticks are cool!
Nov 24 2020 7:41AM
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oldmanski
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MXmxWhat happened. Why aren’t they making any?


They are still making them but only doing preorders at certain times and only making limited sets. If you got intsagram go give them a follow, Tanner is posting updates here and there about what is going on.
Nov 24 2020 8:26AM
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WoFIowz
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MXmxI’d get them, but there are none to be had...


It's just bamboo. I'm sure the other brands hold up in a similar fashion for durability. What I really love about them tho is the baskets and the grips. Baskets are still in stock. Grips could probably be replicated diy
Nov 24 2020 12:31PM
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profa_212
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Protip

Go to your home improvement store, buy bamboo, epoxy
buy 5 dollar set of poles at secondhand store
cut tip/basket off pole and pull grip off
epoxy tip/basket into bamboo, put grip on top.



you now have sub 10 dollar bamboo poles
Nov 24 2020 1:07PM
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Pilsby
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MXmxYeah they look sick.

any durability issues?


they are 20 years old and i ave custom leather staps i have landed on them a few times and not snapped them but i have replacements if i do.
Nov 24 2020 1:50PM
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WoFIowz
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Profahoben_212Protip

Go to your home improvement store, buy bamboo, epoxy
buy 5 dollar set of poles at secondhand store
cut tip/basket off pole and pull grip off
epoxy tip/basket into bamboo, put grip on top.



you now have sub 10 dollar bamboo poles

Not sure who downvoted this but this is good advice. Just make sure the bamboo isn't super hollow and has thick enough walls. Panda poles have the grips and tips screwed into the bamboo. I haven't looked inside but I'd gander they're either pretty narrow inside or an epoxy was used. If you live in a warm climate you can even grow your own bamboo!
Nov 24 2020 1:53PM
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MXmx
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Not a bad idea actually
Rotten_TrumpkinsNot sure who downvoted this but this is good advice. Just make sure the bamboo isn't super hollow and has thick enough walls. Panda poles have the grips and tips screwed into the bamboo. I haven't looked inside but I'd gander they're either pretty narrow inside or an epoxy was used. If you live in a warm climate you can even grow your own bamboo!
Nov 24 2020 1:54PM
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MXmx
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I like their baskets.

I’ve heard issues that their plastic injections supplier owns the mold and that’s causing issues.
Rotten_TrumpkinsIt's just bamboo. I'm sure the other brands hold up in a similar fashion for durability. What I really love about them tho is the baskets and the grips. Baskets are still in stock. Grips could probably be replicated diy
Nov 24 2020 1:55PM
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mountaindewgirl
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The.Fishthey are just poles


REALLY???? YOU PEOPLE ACTUALLY THINK THIS???

The feel of bamboo poles is COMPLETELY different from typical poles.

I've ridden bamboo a handful of times, and I look forward to it each time. Cant wait to get my own!

They are so darn springy and lively and fun!
Make ya feel like a cheerleader doing handsprings down the mountain!

Boingboingboingboing! Boiyoiyoioiyoiyoing! Boingyboingy! Boing! Boing! Boing!

Yo body LAUNCHIN out from yo pole plants!

Titties slappin ya in the face fun!
Spry spring chicken fun!
Celebrity panda at the San Francisco Zoo fun!
Fun as all hell!

You ever met someone that didn't tooth a big dumb grin when you ask em how they like their grass sticks?
Nov 24 2020 2:03PM
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WoFIowz
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larilinesignREALLY???? YOU PEOPLE ACTUALLY THINK THIS???

The feel of bamboo poles is COMPLETELY different from typical poles.

I've ridden bamboo a handful of times, and I look forward to it each time. Cant wait to get my own!

They are so darn springy and lively and fun!
Make ya feel like a cheerleader doing handsprings down the mountain!

Boingboingboingboing! Boiyoiyoioiyoiyoing! Boingyboingy! Boing! Boing! Boing!

Yo body LAUNCHIN out from yo pole plants!

Titties slappin ya in the face fun!
Spry spring chicken fun!
Celebrity panda at the San Francisco Zoo fun!
Fun as all hell!

You ever met someone that didn't tooth a big dumb grin when you ask em how they like their grass sticks?

Yeah and I like the extra weight feel too
Nov 24 2020 2:16PM
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mountaindewgirl
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Rotten_TrumpkinsYeah and I like the extra weight feel too


@WoFIowz , A man of taste.


Not our fault these downvoting noodle arms have never planted a pole hard enough to recognize the nuances between materials 🤷🏻‍♀️

**This post was edited on Nov 24th 2020 at 3:15:17pm
Nov 24 2020 3:05PM
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MXmx
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Hell yeah.

You must be fun at parties.

Ill take whatever you’re taking....
larilinesignREALLY???? YOU PEOPLE ACTUALLY THINK THIS???

The feel of bamboo poles is COMPLETELY different from typical poles.

I've ridden bamboo a handful of times, and I look forward to it each time. Cant wait to get my own!

They are so darn springy and lively and fun!
Make ya feel like a cheerleader doing handsprings down the mountain!

Boingboingboingboing! Boiyoiyoioiyoiyoing! Boingyboingy! Boing! Boing! Boing!

Yo body LAUNCHIN out from yo pole plants!

Titties slappin ya in the face fun!
Spry spring chicken fun!
Celebrity panda at the San Francisco Zoo fun!
Fun as all hell!

You ever met someone that didn't tooth a big dumb grin when you ask em how they like their grass sticks?
Nov 24 2020 4:03PM
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MXmx
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That’s part of what I like about them.

Normally I ski without poles, but I feel weird not knowing what to do with my hands.

Sometimes I switch to my other poles, aluminum adjustable poles. However, they are still light and feels weird holding something with no weight.

Amped about these “just poles”; look sick, some weight to them, seem durable and I can boing around the ski resort like Mario.
Rotten_TrumpkinsYeah and I like the extra weight feel too
Nov 24 2020 4:08PM
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mountaindewgirl
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MXmxHell yeah.

You must be fun at parties.

Ill take whatever you’re taking....


Nothing too funny, I'm just naturally very energetic and stoked
Nov 24 2020 4:18PM
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GayWolf420
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i liked how soul poles for instance had a bit of "Give" to them and absorbed a little bit of impact i guess but yeah after breaking too many pairs, decided to go back to classic metal ones. didnt want to be that guy blowing up their emails like "lol hey guys it happened again"
Nov 25 2020 3:22AM
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Splendor
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I think they are really great. In general, I like bamboo very much. I made a fence out of it a year ago. Many people underestimate how strong and high-quality this material is, especially for home use. My friend even has a bamboo floor covering and it looks really great! My wife didn't share my love of eco-friendly materials at first. She preferred more modern materials in the interior, such as glass or concrete. However, a week ago, she bought bamboo toothbrushes from https://ecoy.com.au/. I was very pleased.

**This post was edited on Nov 29th 2020 at 5:50:34am
Nov 26 2020 12:56PM
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