Antique Bamboo Ski Poles J. Howarth It adds strength to the

It adds strength to the hull where the lap occurs doubling the plank thickness and essentially forming a "stringer" at each plank edge

metal (nails)

Some designs looped babiche/raw hide through the inner frame hole to the outside pulling the pom pom back in the loop wedging it in place while anchoring the raw hide

pinstriping

Antique Bamboo Ski Poles J. Howarth It adds strength to theBamboo Ski Poles 52. 5 long, 7 baskets Vintage Winter A wonderful set of antique bamboo ski poles complete with original rattan canvas straps held on by copper rivets. Originally painted a deep blue color with leather and bamboo large 7backcountry powder ski pole baskets.