WAG Preparing grips

[Jard.the.gymnast]

My first pair of grips came in today! How do I prepare these and do you have any other tips?

They are reisport lady size 3

 

[raenndrops]

If the finger holes are too small, use sandpaper to make the bigger. I wrap sandpaper around a pencil to do it.

 

[Jard.the.gymnast]

If the finger holes are too small, use sandpaper to make the bigger. I wrap sandpaper around a pencil to do it.

When would you say they are too small? I am anxious about doing too much to them, since I don't want to damage them.

 

[raenndrops]

They are too small if they dont fit on the fingers.
I would suggest looking up past Grips threads. One of them, had pics to show how they should fit on the fingers.

 

[Splat]

when i first get grips i roll up the grip from top to bottom both towards you and away. This helps break in the leather. Then I go into the gym and go simple skills on the bar until I start to feel comfortable with my grips. Luckily I've always had ginnasta grips and they break in super fast, but I have heard it takes time and to be patient.