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Rewraped vs retaped pole
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:52 pm
by 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
Re: Rewraped vs retaped pole
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:39 pm
by 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.
Re: Rewraped vs retaped pole
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:30 pm
by 2-15-46
rainbowgirl28 wrote: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...