Spiked pole

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Spiked pole

Unread postby megix159 » Wed May 13, 2015 5:12 pm

One of my poles seems to have gotten spiked.
Can I get someone's opinion on if it can still be used.
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Re: Spiked pole

Unread postby Decamouse » Thu May 14, 2015 6:43 pm

about as least harmful a spot you can spike a pole -- unless you are holding at the max grip and the spike mark is on the bend (tension) side -side that Carbon FX sticker -- and then you would have to be cranking the bj's out of it -
Plant like crap sometimes ok most times

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Re: Spiked pole

Unread postby vaultdad » Sat May 16, 2015 9:27 am

Decamouse is spot on!
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