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August 21, 2023
When is a good time to swap from Narrow style handguards to Standard (Normal) width handgrips? The gymnastic skill level and age are important factors in making the decision to swap to new-style guards.
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March 24, 2021
Former Team GB gymnast and now a member of the Jamaican national team, Danusia Francis will give you some tips on how to identify when you need to replace your handguards
View our YouTube video here.
Your Gymnastic handguards are a very important piece of equipment that require constant attention and maintenance.
Only handguards in good condition will provide you with great grip, protect you from blisters and be safe to use.
Unfortunately, we see far too many damaged and stretched handguards worn by boys and girls on Rings and Bars (high and asymmetric).
In this article we will cover the most common signs, when your guards need to be replaced.
- With wear and tear, the leather surface of gymnastic guards (grips) can become very thin. This can cause handguards to snap, or a rip will