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Swix Carbon CT3 Ski Pole
I plan to use these for roller skiing and they are a bit long....
By robn8482379508
Ranked #1275 - Cross Country Skiing
August 31, 2008
I plan to use these for roller skiing and they are a bit long. I assume the grips and ferrules are held on with a heat sensitive glue so is heating with hot water sufficient or do I need a heat gun? Does it matter if I cut it off at the grip end or the tip? What kind of glue to use to reinstall? Will Exel glue work or does Swix require some proprietary stuff. Thanks for any help and clarity you can provide.Robert
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By Steve Sellers
Ranked #420 - Cross Country Skiing
November 19, 2009
use a heat gun. there also is specific glue for baskets. It's easier to work w/. Cut from the top as the bottom will be tapered and you'll change the diameter needed for your roller ski ferrules. Swix usually use a 10mm dia. Just go easy on the cork with the heat so you don't burn it
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By Daniel maverick
Ranked #1035 - Cross Country Skiing
January 12, 2009
water has always worked for me... just get a pan boiling, and stick the tip in for 30 sec or so, longer if needed... Cutting from the tip seems to be better, that way you don't mess up the cork with water, but I suppose you could do either?Regular hot glue works fine, anything that will melt enough to get off in case you ever decide to trim a bit more or have to replace the baskets.
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