On Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:21:03 PM UTC-5, Scott Williams wrote:
On Friday, September 13, 2019 at 10:32:33 PM UTC-5, Tom BravoMike wrote:
The grip in my 1984 Ventus is worn out and a bit sticky. I have always thought it would be nice to have a wooden one, e.g.:

https://www.cps-parts.com/catalog/el...ipstandard.php

Anyone has tried something like that? Are they much bigger/thicker than the factory ones? BTW, which inner size is it, 3/4" or 7/8" (before I get to the glider to measure it myself?) Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.

I also was less than thrilled with the original ski pole grip commonly used on SH gliders. In my search for a suitable replacement, I found a few options which were either unobtainable or expensive. I only need a PTT and once read that U.S. military stick grip have been molded from black pigmented plexiglass since WWII. so I carved out a couple using a belt sander and polished them. I also carved out a phenolic version. I used a PTT "otto" brand switch.
pics on clubs facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/381501291867080/

Sorry, but I belong to that minority species who has chosen not to have a FB account, hence no access. But thanks all the same.