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Mtb grips on your poles???

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BradHamblin900
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This may be a stupid question... Does anyone know if a mountain bike grip would fit properly onto most ski poles? cutting mine down and thought i might go for a home made take on lines 'pointy sticks with grips.'

(ps. I would just measure them but I don't have my poles or my bike with me right now)

These could look pretty sick!gusset-bd-grips.jpg

Oct 22 2009 8:04AM
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Ftacnik
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My bro did it but he has some reaally fat powder poles
Oct 22 2009 10:39AM
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yeahitsdave
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I used the bontrager race x lite foam grips on my poles, awesome. Little extra shock absorption, and a good size in my hand. I dont think I had to build them up at all, but if you do, get double sided tape from a golf store and grip solvent, it'll help you get them on and adheres nicely. 
Oct 22 2009 10:45AM
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BradHamblin900
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Cheers guys, was thinking some gusset bastard grips would do nicely? I use em on my bike and there super low profile, which i love so cant be a bad move on the poles!

i also thought the grip tape thats used on tennis rackets might work instead of a rubber grip all together. could come unstuck though when wet?
Oct 22 2009 12:41PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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you can use paint thinner instead of grip solvent as well. just make sure you wear gloves and its well ventilated. i used the fabric stick grip for hockey sticks its worked well. i made a pair for my géf i`ll post pics
 
Oct 22 2009 1:48PM
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EastCoast315
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Such a good idea, gotta do that
Oct 22 2009 2:01PM
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Chrris
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I did it,
SO sick
wrap a shit load of masking tape around your poles,
and load that up with super glue then slide the grip over.
when your gone put it in a boiling thing of water to shrink the grip.
worked perfect for me!
Oct 22 2009 3:52PM
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BradHamblin900
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it would be awesome to see some pics of any of these???

cant wait to start on my poles now!
Oct 22 2009 4:08PM
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YooperSteeze
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I did it on my custom poles, i found a piece of 1/2" thinwall pvc, fit perfectly.
Oct 22 2009 4:31PM
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Squid.
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how did you attach straps?
Oct 22 2009 4:40PM
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Calb3rt
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i think some of the new LINE poles have mtb grips on them.
Oct 22 2009 4:58PM
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YooperSteeze
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I drilled a small hole in the top of the grips, stuck a bolt up through, and bolted them on.
Oct 22 2009 5:00PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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here's the poles i made for my g/f. i'm working on a pair for myself right now.Click for larger image" target="_blank">http://Click for larger image
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Oct 22 2009 5:04PM
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butteredpretzel
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ya it works really well
i put some animal bmx grips on some old poles i got for free and it works really well. adding a strap is a pretty damn easy to.
Oct 22 2009 5:07PM
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DrZoidberg
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Wouldn't putting it in hot water expand the grip, which is why people put the pole in warm water to get the grip off in the first place.

I really should do this, I have those goode composite poles and the grip is kinda awkward. Out of summer boredom I added orange stripes to the bottom and now I can't wait to use them. More customization can't hurt, I'm gonna go put my gloves on and see how the grip could be improved.
Oct 22 2009 5:24PM
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jibjunkie
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my thoughts exactly with regards to the expanding
Oct 22 2009 5:58PM
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