How Do You Break In Gymnastics Grips?
Leather gymnastics grips are tanned using a tanning agent that, once dried, leaves the leather stiff and therefore uncomfortable when first worn. It is important, albeit an annoyance, to break in hand grips before jumping into your routine, but considering the following tried-and-true techniques for taking some of the guess work out of breaking in and prolonging the life and safety of the new grips. Nix the water technique. Professionals do not recommend using water to soften the leather as it can deteriorate and stretch it beyond repair. Give the grips plenty of breaking-in time. In general, it takes a good month for them to get there. Break in the grips. Begin by turning the finger holes so they face upwards and the dowels are towards you. With the leather wrapped around the dowel, roll the entire grip down to the wrist cuff. Repeat this process, only this time roll the grip in the opposite direction. Keep repeating in both directions until the stiffness is reduced to your liking. Wo
