Genghis Kahn Mallet Head

This thing is huge. The caps at the end were a quick fix to the problem I'm sure. Needless to say the end caps didn't hold up the best. I do however really like the recycled bike tube grip on the shaft. The head is huge and wouldn't be allowed in a tourney (but lets face it we aren't there yet so who cares) and it probably weighs more then Id like. This this looks like something Genghis Kahn himself would show up to a polo match with.

LA Times old News clipping

I just thought I'd share this with people as I was cruising the LA Times archive I found this.

Seems Everyone's Been Playing Bike Polo
July 12, 1991

I believe the kids of Malama Way, Honolulu, invented bicycle polo. Inspired by nighttime professional games at the old Honolulu Stadium in the 1950s, we adapted fat-tired Schwinns and Columbias to the purpose. We wore no spandex shorts. We played barefoot in the street without helmets. I have the scars to prove it.

NICHOLAS HORMANN

here is your direct link for those who don't believe:
http://articles.latimes.com/1991-07-12/news/vw-1890_1_polo-spandex-scars


I also found a new mallet shaft from a different site. It is same amount of dough as an MKE and while it doesn't have a mainstream name like MKE backing it I can assure you that it comes from the respected bike polo community of the good ol' U S of A.



And for those who want to check it out visit...
http://www.bluecollardistro.com/fixcraft/product_info.php?products_id=4312&cPath=992_1029&store=

Ski poles are here

In order to help with the mallet situation I have just recieved 5 more ski poles from Philly. It took them a while to get here but they made it. Ill be stopping by the Kickstand today at some point and possibly using their drill to build these mallets up as my drill died on me making my last batch of mallets...however Ive also had the idea of holding off on making this batch and letting people who want to build their own do so. I will discuss with Cyrus at the Kickstand to see if I can do so at his shop with interseted parties...Kind of like a mallet making party with beer of course. Lots of beer.





Spencers broken mallet...