Swix tradition leather basket

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Swix tradition leather basket

Post by Rodbelan » Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:44 pm

How do you get those basket off? Here is a picture...
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They seem to be very tight fit...
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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by phoenix » Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:28 pm

Assuming it's a press onto the ferrule fit (likely), the default method is to hold the pole upright on the floor, standing with your heels on the floor, the front of your feet on the basket, being sure the insides of both feet (wear your shoes!) are on the ferrule, not just the basket itself. With a quick motion, shift your weight from your heels onto the front of your feet simultaneously. Pop goes the basket. To make it smooth and easy, run the ferrules under hot water for a bit to soften them up (or pour hot water on them) first.



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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by Rodbelan » Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:26 pm

Sounds good... I'll try that. Thanks Phœnix...
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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by mca80 » Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:21 am

It screws on. I use these baskets exclusively.



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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by phoenix » Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:55 am

"It screws on. I use these baskets exclusively."

That would be the exception to "likely"; I should have mentioned that possibility.



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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by blitzskier » Sun Dec 08, 2024 12:33 pm

mine screw on, but there is a section where the threads are not continuous, so it actually floats on the shaft once you past the threaded portion. what brand is this from
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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by Theme » Sun Dec 08, 2024 4:54 pm

It should be noted that swix has two different basket attachment systems. This one is the simpler pop on-off version, no screwing. It fits the XC shaped tips, not the circular trekking pole tip style tips that have a screw nut to keep the other style of basket on



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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by randoskier » Sun Dec 08, 2024 5:28 pm

Have you tried foreplay?

These ones are a good screw. They weigh a half an ounce more but doubt you would notice that. More durable and they are flexible enough.
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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by Rodbelan » Mon Dec 09, 2024 7:29 am

mca80 wrote:
Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:21 am
It screws on. I use these baskets exclusively.
No, not mine...
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Re: Swix tradition leather basket

Post by Rodbelan » Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:10 am

randoskier wrote:
Sun Dec 08, 2024 5:28 pm
Have you tried foreplay?

These ones are a good screw. They weigh a half an ounce more but doubt you would notice that. More durable and they are flexible enough.
Blagues à part, not sure these (made by Wintersteiger) would fit...
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