Rrp pole tube removal

[slippery99]

What’s the best way to get the tubes out of the castings for trimming? Right now I’ve got all the bolts loose and the tubes won’t even spin, put a rubber strap pipe wrench on and got one to turn. Other won’t budge, tried penetrating lube and a heat gun on the casting as well. Looking for some guidance here- thanks

 

[Harbor]

Do you know if you have corrosion ?

Mine are clean, so I loosen the top and bottom clamping bolts and twist the handle bars right and left to free up some. Then I start pulling and twisting the handle bars till the top section comes off. Then I grab and twist while pulling each tube till each slides out the bottom end. Disregard if you've already done this. Good luck man

 

[slippery99]

It’s a brand new pole that’s been sitting for a couple years, bought it with a “lot” of parts to build a ski. Just got everything together and want to get the ski dialed in. I’m going to try twisting them tonight -sounds like that’ll work. Thanks.

 

[restosud]

remove the bolts and wedge open the slit just a bit.

 

[stefan]

I did this then pushed down on the pole, if it does not help driv away.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Brand new poles do not come assembled. Get a gallon of WD 40, pour into a bucket. soak the ends of the pole in the bucket. or pour penetrating oil down into the ends.