GYMNASTICS GRIP INFORMATION

Gymnastics Grip Break-in Procedure:

You first need to soften the stiff leather. Start by rolling the
leather. Wrap the leather around the dowel and roll the grip down
to the cuff. Repeat this step with the dowel facing you and with it
facing away from you. You will notice an immediate difference in
the softening of the leather. Perform this step several times on
each handgrip and include the wrist cuffs as well. Never pinch or
fold the leather sharply together. It is now okay to start using your
handgrips in slow under swings until the grips feel comfortable
enough for more advanced skills and full giant swings. These
grips are now prepared for your use only.

Regarding the Finger Holes:

The rolling process above should soften them to a comfortable fit.
But if they are still too small or tight for your fingers, follow this
procedure. Use a small piece of sandpaper (many brands supply
it with the grips). Wrap it around a pencil and slowly and carefully
sand around the finger holes. This will open the hole consistently
around the opening without tears. Never stretch the opening by
hooking it on something and pulling and never cut the holes with
a knife. This will tear or weaken and damage the leather rendering
them unsafe and beyond repair.

More Important Gymnastics Grip Notes:

Never use water to soften leather grips. Water causes deterioration
and rotting, as well as stretching of the leather. This can
shorten the life of your grips.
Inspect your grips often for tears or over stretching. Grips that
become too long are very dangerous and can cause grip lock. If
any part of the dowel can touch the lower portion of the grip
when the hand is around the bar, the grip is too long. If the grip
slips off the fingertip or the dowel slides to the side and if the grip
does not stay in the correct position on the wrist, it is too long.



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