How To Replace Ski Pole Baskets

Written By: Lia Garkie
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How To Replace Ski Pole Baskets

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Have you ever broken or cracked the baskets on your skis? Use this guide to replace your worn baskets and return your skis to excellent working condition!

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    • Place the sock over your hand like a glove.

    • You will be using this hand to pull off the heated basket.

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    • Heat the worn/broken basket with a blow dryer to melt the existing adhesive.

    • Heat for no longer then three minutes.

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    • Use your protected hand to pull firmly on the basket until it comes off of the pole once it is heated.

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    • Heat an all purpose glue stick with a lighter.

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    • Spread a very thin layer of the melted glue on the basket end of the pole, then press on the new basket.

    • Press the new basket immediately after applying the melted glue in order to obtain maximum adhesion.

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    • Reheat the replaced basket with a hair dryer for a minute.

    • After heating, allow the glue to cool and set for 10 minutes.

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    • After drying for 10 minutes, your poles will be ready for use. Happy Skiing!

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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