broken handguard on bars

Why do hand grips tear so easily?

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Sarah’s grip ripped on a simple glide kip.

It can be dangerous if they rip while the gymnast is on the Bar.

They should be replaced as soon as a small rip starts on the grip.

Coach Mark Van Wyk initiated a tradition at his gym. “Handguard Heaven”. Gymnasts toss broken and torn grips like this up into the rafters at Calgary Gymnastics Centre.

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