ashita Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 hey guy !i have my Xtreme ring for 2 weeks now and the grip is pretty slippery cause sweat ......any idea to fix that ?thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Libke Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Chalk, chalk, and more chalk. Regardless of the manufacturer or type of ring, or bar, for that matter, sweat will always make for a slippery grip. As I train outside in my garage during the summer, when it can be 100 degrees plus, sweat has been a problem. My solution was to towel off before each set, and apply a lot, lot, lot of chalk prior to each set, especially muscle ups. I picked up my chalk at an REI store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 If chalk isn't an option, look into some of the liquid chalk solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashita Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 ok thanks guy , but i'm looking for a free way .i gonna try with towel but if i need i'll buy magnesia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Naterman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 HAHAHA, look. Chalk costs 3 bucks. If you can't or won't do that, you don't deserve success in training. As a POSSIBLE free alternative, since you are insisting on pinching pennies, take a handful of dirt and rub it between your palms. Oldtime lifters did that before chalk was readily available. it is not in any way comparable to the chalk, but it's better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Something to note that is interesting, is my GB rings have chalked caked into them somewhat because of the texture and my boys are chalking their hands for the high swinging rings before they go use the low rings for skin the cats or supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I used dirt before I had chalk. A cheap way to have more chalk than you need is to buy a sheet of dry wall and pound it into chalk. I think it's about the same thing as real chalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Naterman Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 LOL, nice sasquatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Winkler Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I bought those "other" rings before Coach Sommer came out with his, and I put tennis racket grip on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASForum Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I bought those "other" rings before Coach Sommer came out with his, and I put tennis racket grip on mine.I am thinking of something similar. Its as if my skin is gonna be ripped off by the texture of the rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshanks Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I used ice hockey grip tape. Only costs a few quid and works a treat, although you get the black come off onto your hands as you sweat. Not sure if it'll be a a bit too good a grip when I get strong enough to do things were you change hand position though. Cant imagine that'll be a problem for me an time soon though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Whaley Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I added tennis grip wraps but need to replace them because getting worn out.On a side note, did anyone see the ring problems they had at the men's NCAA championship? I caught it on ESPN the other night.The left-hand ring snapped in half during a dismount then the replacement pair caused all kind of grip issues. Not finished watching the DVR yet, but at least 3 guys lost grip on the new pair and were given option to do their routines again later in the meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Yeah, I saw it. New equipment always has those problems with slippage issues. I think most people's hands are just too soft. I have callouses but I wouldn't say I have rough hands. The women in Georgia used to tell me they wish their hands were as lubricated as mine. They said it was like slip n' slide though I don't generally have problems with sweaty hands or feet or slippage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Naterman Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 WOW, I have absolutely no idea what to say to that. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubadub Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Chalk is cheap, I use small amounts as I am at home and do not want it going everywhere, my tub was €5.50 and it doesn't even look like I have used any, it will last years. You can get strong antiperspirants too, 20% aluminium chloride, brands I saw are drichlor and perspirex, it is the same stuff as in regular antiperspirants only far stronger concentration, it also has no smell or residue (no white stains on armpits of clothes) and lasts for days. Follow instructions if you get it, it can cause burns and would sting like hell on broken skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Suri Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Blairbob, the secret to your lubrication is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Hah. Man, I wasn't even thinking of that. :roll: In the south, many of the older ladies I worked with had dry skin and had to use moisturizer (they were also of ethnic heritage). Don't worry Liz, you don't need to nor evil will, err ever. Udder balm, it's not just for rips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Naterman Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 HAHAHAHAHA!!! Pure lanolin. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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