SKI POLE HANDLE
The design that gets a grip
Grip for ski poles designed for competitive and professional athletes.
The shaped design follows the contour of the fingers to offer a firm and comfortable grip, meeting specific ergonomic and functional needs.
Manufactured using bi-injection molding technology, it simultaneously employs two different plastic materials: a rigid one, to ensure strength and durability, and a soft one, to provide optimal grip for the hand.
The simultaneous production process speeds up manufacturing time and allows for cost efficiency.
The rubber sections, available in various colors, define a dynamic design made of tense and angular lines, highlighting the slim and ergonomic shape of the grip.
Hard and soft, sleek and sharp: a grip full of contrasts, designed for those seeking performance and personality.
Client
- GABEL - Rosà (VI) - Italy
Objectives
- New ski pole grip design for pro use
- Ergonomic and functional design
- Rubber inserts on rigid structure
- Brand recognition
- Compatibility with poles of 12-13-14-16-18 mm diameter
Materials
- Structural rigid parts: Glass-filled polypropylene (PP), 20%
- Soft inserts: Thermoplastic rubber (TPR), 40-45 Shore hardness
Technologies
- Two-component, two-color injection molding
PROJECT STORY
From sketch to prototype
Some images to tell how an idea becomes a real product.
- Presentation renderings and 3D modeling
- Two-component molding, image of the grip with and without rubber insert
- Grips and poles
