Shortening BD Traverse Poles

[curtisbb]

So I searched around but couldn't find any other info to see if anyone has looked at trimming the Traverse poles. I bought a set for touring with a splitboard and would ideally like to have them a little shorter when attached to my pack so they don't stick up so much. I would probably trim the lower section so it can slide up and compact further. There is a plug at the top of the lower section and was wondering if there were any forseen problems not press-fitting the plug back in? Good plan? I can provide pictures if needed. Thanks.

[ectreeskier11]

i think it'd be fine, probably take the plug out though and pop it in the shorter cut pole, i bet it adds some structural strength. i had em last year and will probly get em again, definitely an awesome pole for the price. don't see any reason that wouldn't work.

[Hugh Conway]

Having replaced plugs and fucked around with BD poles in the past, I'd sell the Traverse's and buy a pair of Expeditions and save yourself the pain in the ass