How do I chalk my bars?

[fireandice]

Perhaps this is a dumb question, but I just purchased a set of used unevens and they are so slippery! How do I get a good chalk buildup started?

[shoegirl]

All I can say is try spraying sugar water on them and then chalking them up well. you may have to do it a few times..... Also are you using grips with them when you say they are slipperly?

[fireandice]

They are so slippery that grips are unsafe. We also have new grips and they slide right off. I will try the sugar water. I just wondered if there were any quick tricks or if I need to wait for the chalk to build with use.
Thanks!

[shoegirl]

Then again some bars are always a little slipperly. I remember when I was in gym most of the bars were well chalked and nice, but there were a couple that never really did get not slipperly...

[Drowning123gone]

Have your gymnasts use water and chalk and do a lot of tap swings. Also it helps if you can take the block and rub on the bars before they start swing on them. And as a male gymnast trick, use a little honey.