spinbackwards
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Howdy,
In the Beaver Creek thread the bamboo poles @Tony Crocker was using one day were spotted. A discussion popped up.
I lent Tony those poles one day as his were out of commission. The poles are called Grass Sticks, made by a company in Steamboat Springs, CO. Here's their website:
https://www.grasssticks.com
Joel Gratz has been talking about them for years. When one of my poles bent last year I decided to give them a try. I switched from the Leki system to Grass Sticks and I'm really happy about it.
The reason why I like them so much is their swing weight. Poling is important to me for many different reasons. When I watch skiers the weaker ones always have problems with their hands -- they're too slow. The best skiers are never behind with their hands. I've found the swing weight in the Sticks to be perfect. Looking back, I think my Leki Poles were too light.
Another reason I like them is their warranty. The poles are made with bamboo. Grass Sticks advertises them as durable, evidence they're 2 year unconditional warranty. I have no reason to believe otherwise. Have never felt like the poles were going to break.
https://www.grasssticks.com/warranty-and-returns
Clearly this is a company that stands behind their products - rare these days. From their website:
You can get different handles and baskets. And you can have the poles in a custom length. I like that they're made here in CO, that I'm supporting a local operation.
So if you're looking for new poles, I'd highly recommend buying from Grass Sticks.
In the Beaver Creek thread the bamboo poles @Tony Crocker was using one day were spotted. A discussion popped up.
I lent Tony those poles one day as his were out of commission. The poles are called Grass Sticks, made by a company in Steamboat Springs, CO. Here's their website:
https://www.grasssticks.com
Joel Gratz has been talking about them for years. When one of my poles bent last year I decided to give them a try. I switched from the Leki system to Grass Sticks and I'm really happy about it.
The reason why I like them so much is their swing weight. Poling is important to me for many different reasons. When I watch skiers the weaker ones always have problems with their hands -- they're too slow. The best skiers are never behind with their hands. I've found the swing weight in the Sticks to be perfect. Looking back, I think my Leki Poles were too light.
Another reason I like them is their warranty. The poles are made with bamboo. Grass Sticks advertises them as durable, evidence they're 2 year unconditional warranty. I have no reason to believe otherwise. Have never felt like the poles were going to break.
https://www.grasssticks.com/warranty-and-returns
Clearly this is a company that stands behind their products - rare these days. From their website:
- After two years from your order we can replace your 1 broken pole for $22.00 + shipping or send you a full new pair for $42.00 + shipping. For paddles, the warranty fee will be decided from case to case. Repairs may also be possible. These fees and the post-2-year policy are subject to change.
You can get different handles and baskets. And you can have the poles in a custom length. I like that they're made here in CO, that I'm supporting a local operation.
So if you're looking for new poles, I'd highly recommend buying from Grass Sticks.
