Possible Source for Cork and EVA Pole Grips

Sweet! I’ve seen that site before, but never emailed them. Could be a great option for MYOGers.

Sadly, it doesn’t seem like purchasing from this company will work out unless you intend on ordering 1000+ of the same grip, or will spend $50.00 USD bank transfer fee.

My e-mail interactions are below:

Re: Selling 1 pair of trekking pole grips

Do you sell single pair quantity to individual people? I’m interested in purchasing:

A08 Compressed Cork Grip Set, Top in Black EVA ID16mm

or

A46 Cork Grip Set, ID16mm

or

A47 Cork Grip Set, ID16mm

I am a member of backpackinglight.com. It is an international backpacking organization. Many of us make our own equipment and modify our existing equipment to better support our needs. I am sure that other members would be happy if you sold grips in single sets because of your large selection to choose from. You would definitely make a number of sales if you do.

If you do, how would I order them?

Thank You

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Their response was:

Good day to you and thank you for your inquiry for our EVA grips. We could sell our products to individual people and could you kindly advise your quantity for each item? And we could evaluate the related cost.

Please kindly check above and if there is any question, please feel free to contact with us.

Thank you and regards,

May Chen

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My second e-mail was:

I am interested in model # A08 Compressed Cork Grip Set, Top in Black EVA ID16mm from your web-site (just 1 set). Can you tell me the price for the 1 set, and for shipping? Also, could you tell me how I would order them? I have attached a photo of the set I would like.

The organization I’m affiliated with is an internet based information sharing club. I would post your willingness to sell single sets of grips to individuals through mail order. You would undoubtedly get a number of orders right away, and more orders over time.

Thank you again.

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Their final e-mail was:

Good day to you and thank you for the e-mail.

After checking, we did not have the A08 compressed Cork Grip Set, ID16mm at the moment. We could make it but the quantity would have to be over than 1000 pieces.

We are wondering if you like black EVA A08 Grip Set with compressed cork top like the attached photo.

We have it in hand but the inner hole diameter is 18mm and we want to check if it is workable for you or not.

The unit price for this black EVA A08 Grip Set with Compressed Cork Top is USD 5.20per pcs.

And there is also USD 50 bank transferring fee and the shipping cost.

When there is the remittance from overseas bank, the bank would deduct USD 50 from the payment you remit for transferring cost. Therefore, we also charge this from our customers, please kindly understand.

The total amount you have to remit is USD 60.40 + shipping cost.

Please kindly advise your address and we would offer the transferring cost to you.

Besides, we have a suggestion and you may take a look.

You may collect all of the enquiries from your website and then we could check if we have the requested grips.

If we have the grips and you and other members agree with the price, we could ship all of the grips to one address and the shipping cost and bank transferring cost could be shared by you and other members. It could save more cost for you and the other members.

Please kindly check and comment.

Thank you and regards,

May Chen

Why not make your own grips. You can check out fishing rod building grips

I have build some decent cork grips from common materials from the craft store.  I used cork sheet and wood glue.  I wrapped layers of the cork sheet around my pole using cling wrap to apply pressure as the layer dries.   I applied “patches” to certain areas to build up a non-concentric shape in order to fit my hand.  When all the layers dried I sanded them to a more refined contour. I used the dust from the initial sanding and glues to fill in gaps and build up areas that needed it.  I also used some wood filler, but I found that really didn’t do much for form or function.  The process took a while but was inexpensive and created a great result.