How to Fix a Ski Pole

Most ski poles are made of lightweight aluminum and can become damaged, bent or even snapped in half during a fall. Saving the pole and repairing it yourself can spare you the expense of a new set. A simple and lasting repair can be accomplished with a wooden dowel and a two-part epoxy, both being available at most hardware stores. Be sure to choose a type of epoxy recommended for joining metal to wood.

Things You'll Need

  • Hacksaw
  • Sandpaper
  • Cotton swab
  • Wooden dowel
  • Two-part epoxy
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Instructions

  1. Repair

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      Cut off the jagged edges of the pole with a hacksaw. If the pole is bent but not broken, cut it off at both sides of the bend. Cut off just enough to make the ends smooth and square.

    • 2

      Roll up the sandpaper so it fits snugly inside the broken ends of the ski pole. Hold one end of the rolled paper firmly while rapidly moving it in and out to clean the inside surface of the pole, enabling the epoxy to adhere when applied.

    • 3

      Measure and cut a six-inch piece of dowel.

    • 4

      Mix the two-part epoxy according to the manufacturer's directions and completely cover the dowel. Apply epoxy to the inside of the ski pole with a cotton swab.

    • 5

      Insert the dowel halfway into one piece of the ski pole.

    • 6

      Place your thumb and forefinger at the spot where the cut end of the ski pole overlaps the dowel. Pinch your fingers and slide the other end of the pole over the dowel until it reaches your fingers. Remove your fingers and firmly push the two sections together. Wipe off any epoxy from the outside of the pole. Allow the epoxy to dry according to manufacturer's instructions.