Getting the whippet handle off the ski pole?

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 07-09-2008, 02:27 PM

So I have this old whippet probe pole thingy and I want to get the handle off and put it on a regular ski pole since the original lower half is missing. I have tried simply pulling it off and can't. Is it glued on or something?

Its pretty cool since the whippet part can be removed and I can ski with it inbounds. I want to go on a solo tomorrow and would feel much safer with a whippet.

**alive** · 07-09-2008, 06:49 PM

I'm pretty sure it is attached with more than just glue. Pinned somehow?

**Kied** · 07-09-2008, 08:57 PM

Try heating it with a heatgun/hairdryer, or hot water. Then put the pole loosely in a vise and yank back and forth til it pops off - helps to have a towel in between the pole and vise.

Might not work with that particular grip though.