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[KBT]

If you are afraid your grips will slip off the end of your fingers, you can try wrapping a rubber band between the finger holes and around the wristband to keep them on. I couldn't find a great picture, but here's one where you can kindof see the band: http://www.hollievise.com/photo/2002/nats/20.jpg

[tumblerK]

The dowel should be under your fingers when you grip the bar... that's what it's for. With newer grips they might be kinda short but they stretch out a little over time.