How To Grip the Slalom Handle Correctly To Reduce Tears and Calluses!

[@71MWhite]

Great vid Rob, just the sort of content skiers want and need 👍🏼 thank you

[@RobHazelwood]

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[@thomasharvanek2411]

Thank you for all the videos Rob.
Learned from my ironman, former gymnast gf to sand the callouses down every few days, this tip has helped our whole boatfull of slalom junkies. Also no wet gloves on in-between sets.

[@RobHazelwood]

Yes, forgot to mention that, shaving is a winner! No wet gloves? What do you mean by that?

[@thomasharvanek2411]

@@RobHazelwood oh, yes,
I've found that any extended time wet before next set will make the skin more prone to rip at a callous. If doing long sets, preparing with a very minute smear of petroleum jelly across the upper palm areas prone to rips makes that skin water repellant so it doesn't soften and tear underneath. In a pinch, I've 'greased' the upper palm with skin oils from my forehead, before putting on gloves, with same positive results.
My worst experiences with rips were hanging out with wet gloves on before another set, recipe for a tear

[@thomasharvanek2411]

@@RobHazelwood smash it this season Rob, best luck to you

[@RobHazelwood]

@@thomasharvanek2411 ahh I understand, yes I’ve never even thought of keeping gloves on between sets, definitely would soften your skin. The oil however seems like an odd idea. I (and most other pros) wash our hands thoroughly before every set to get rid of these oils and help grip. Oiling may help calluses but I imagine would cause over gripping and not being able to relax your grip. But if it works for you 💪