The Grips They are a protective tool that is used to protect hands during intense training Cross Training, more commonly known as crossfit. They are designed to cover the palm of the hand and fingers, and have a wrist fastening strip to keep them in place.
The Grips PICSIL are typically made of resistant and lasting synthetic leather (an example is our models: Condor and Golden) or another option is carbon fiber (in this case, we could be talking about our models: Falcon and RX) Both are designed to withstand the rubbing and abrasion that can occur during the exercises involving bars (Pull up, toes to bar, muscle up, toes to ring) weights and other teams that we can see in any box where the popular is practiced "crossfit”.
The Grips PICSIL provide an additional layer of hands protection and help prevent blisters, calluses and abrasions that can occur during intense training. They can also provide a better grip in the bar, which can improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries.
In short, the Grips That we use to enjoy our WOD, are an important tool for athletes who seek to protect their hands during intense training and improve their performance in exercises that involve bars and other equipment.
How to take care of ours Grips?
- Clean your Grips regularly: After each use, clean your Grips with soft soap and soap to eliminate any sweat or dirt that has accumulated. Let them dry completely before saving them.
- Avoid washing the Grips In the washing machine: Although it is tempting to put your Grips In the washing machine to clean them, this can damage them and reduce their useful life. It is better to wash them by hand.
- Do not expose them to the direct sun: While it may be tempting to leave your Grips To the sun to dry faster, this can make them dry and crack over time. Instead, let them dry outdoors in the shade.
- Warehouse them correctly: Store your Grips correctly is important for maintain their shape and prevent them from damaging. Keep your Grips In a dry and fresh place, and make sure they are completely dry before saving them.
- Replace them when necessary: The Grips They can wear out over time and lose their ability to protect your hands. Yes Grips They are worn or broken, it is time to replace them with new ones. Range Grips PICSIL
Following these tips, you can take care of your Grips and prolong your useful life so you can continue training comfortably and security.
Does the material affect maintenance? Differences between Grips of synthetic skin and Grips carbon fiber
The Grips of synthetic skin and carbon fiber They are two popular options for athletes who seek to protect their hands.
These are some of the main differences:
- Material: The Grips of synthetic skin are made of a resistant synthetic material that mimics the appearance and texture of the leather. The Grips Carbon fiber, on the other hand, are made of a material composed of resistant and durable carbon fiber.
- Durability: The Grips Carbon fiber are usually more durable than synthetic skin. Carbon fiber is a resistant and light material that is not easily wearing up, while synthetic material can wear more easily after a long period of time depending on training frequency.
- Sensation: Some athletes prefer the sensation and grip of Grips of synthetic skin, while others prefer the sensation of Grips of carbon fiber. The Grips of synthetic skin can be more comfortable and flexible, while Grips Carbon fiber can offer a firmer grip in the bar.
The choice between them will depend on the personal preferences, the desired durability, the training intensity of each person and the weight of the same. Therefore, the maintenance that entails should not be a factor to consider to choose our Grip Perfect, since in both cases it will be the same and we will only notice variability in drying times.
Freeze the Grips To eliminate bad smell myth or reality?
Faced with an extreme situation, when all the guidelines mentioned above have not been enough and still perceive bad smell in our Grips, We can proceed to freeze them (very punctually) as follows:
- Enter your Grips In a hermetic bag.
- Place them in the freezer for about 50 minutes.
- Take out the Grips of the freezer and let them dry outdoors without direct sun. That is, in the shadow.
In this way we will eliminate the microorganisms causing bad smell!
