Rewraped vs retaped pole

[Mcleodjw]

Hello Everyone,
What is the different between retaped and rewrapped poles?
I'm looking to purchase a used pole and the seller says it's been "retaped".
Now, I've taped the end of a pole for hand positions with medical tape.
I also know that the manufacturer performs a type of taping in their final process.

Any clues?

John

[rainbowgirl28]

They probably mean they put some kind of tape over or replaced the decorative wrap that the manufacturer put on the pole. I would ask for pictures. It doesn't hurt anything, but I suppose it could be hiding damage. I think most people rewrap them to protect the pole if the old wrap was coming off, or to make their poles more distinctive.

[2-15-46]

They probably mean they put some kind of tape over or replaced the decorative wrap that the manufacturer put on the pole. I would ask for pictures. It doesn't hurt anything, but I suppose it could be hiding damage. I think most people rewrap them to protect the pole if the old wrap was coming off, or to make their poles more distinctive.

When I get a used pole I take the old wrapping off and inspect for damage....if there is no damage then I rewrap it with colored tape I bought..... I have swapped poles around for awhile and have found bruises that will put it in the pile that gets cut up for training peices...etc...