The CrossFit season begins and as it could not be otherwise, it starts with the CrossFit Open 2022 that will take place from February 24 to March 14.

It is the competition par excellence in which the CrossFit community comes together to perform the same wods for three weeks (one wod per week), try to improve themselves and see their position in the world ranking.

Furthermore, this year for Picsil is special, and that is… attention, news is coming! We are the official sponsor of the Nobull CrossFit Open 2022 in Spain!!!! And we are more than happy to share it with all of you.

As we have already said, the Open is a starting point to start the season. Whether it is the first time you sign up, or if you have already done so on more than one occasion. It's the perfect opportunity to give it your all and show off all the work you've done so far.

It is also a good time to equip yourself well so that the competition is a personal success. At Picsil we help you equip yourself for the 2022 Open:

What do you need for the three wods of the Open?

You don't need to buy all the Barbie or Ken crossfitter accessories , but there are five basic ones that can't go wrong for the Open and for everyday life in the box.

1. Crossfit shoes

If you don't have a pair of CrossFit shoes or think you need to change your Nanos or Metcons, now is a good time to buy a pair.

Why is it important to invest in crossfiter footwear?

The shoes designed for this sport are designed so that you can perform all the exercises without the need to change shoes in between. It is true that you are going to run better with specific running shoes and that you are going to lift weight better with weightlifting shoes, but you have to keep in mind that in a CrossFit competition time is ticking and every repetition counts.

It doesn't matter which brand you choose, just keep in mind that they have to be versatile shoes, neither too hard nor too soft, since you will have to run and lift kilos with them. They must favor the stability of your foot (especially in heavy exercises) and they will have to be light so that you can move easily (exercises such as box jumps, rope climbs or jump ropes will require this). .

2. Streets

One of the star exercises in the Open are the pull-ups, yes or yes, they fall every year, so the grips are an essential accessory in your backpack if you want your hands to be safe during the Open.

Our new generation of grips, this time without holes, are perfect for the Open, we are talking about the Golden Eagle Grips , grips that use 'micro diamond' technology to provide you with the most extreme real grip. Simply put, you won't let go of the bar.

We also have other handlebars, such as the already famous Azor, Rx or Falcon . If you still don't know which one is best for you, discover our complete catalog here.

Discover more about our Calleras .

On the other hand, there are the Azor Grips , the grips used by our PicSil athletes and in international championships such as the Dubai CrossFit Championship .

If you don't know them yet, you can discover them here .

In addition, we have three special editions of the Azor in tribute to our crossfit fans:

• Sam Briggs
• Jen Smith
• BKG

Did you know that you can use grips to protect your hands during Olympic lifts?

Some athletes also do them to gain time between each rep .

3. Jump rope

Jump ropes, whether double or single (depending on the category you are in) are a basic that does not fail in any Open.

Therefore, it is best that you have your own rope and get used to training with it. This way, when the moment of truth comes it will be much easier. Because? Because you will already have it adjusted to your height, you will already know how it works and you will have practiced your DUs with it to adapt your jumps and your speed.

You will save time and, above all, annoyance from getting stuck between jumps and losing concentration in the middle of the wod.

At Picsil we have several models, both the Bee Rope and the Anna Rope are super light and perfect for extra speed. We also have the Sphinx Rope, a safe bet whether this is your first Open or if you are already an expert.

If you don't know them yet, you can discover them here , with any of them you will fly in every wod.

At PICSIL we have the Bee Rope and the Anna Rope , two speed ropes for CrossFit that everyone has loved, whether they are novices or professionals.

4. Knee pads

Knee pads are not essential, but they are a very useful accessory in CrossFit, especially due to the number of repetitions in the wods.

The heaviest movements are the ones where the joints suffer the most, so to protect them, without a doubt, they are the perfect complement. But also in exercises such as lunges or burpees if you don't want to end up with bruises on your knees (because yes, we are sure that there will be burpees, there are them every year).

At Picsil we have two different models of knee pads , both with two thicknesses, 5 mm and 7 mm. It depends on what your needs are in terms of support, you should choose between them. And if you need extra support on the patellar tendon, it is best to choose the Hex Tech Knee Pads, since they are designed for that.

In addition, we present the Hex Tech Knee Pads, PicSil's star model .

5. Wristbands

And the same thing happens with wristbands . It is another very useful accessory that we recommend you have on hand in your CrossFit backpack, especially if you use thrusters, push presses, snatches or heavy jerks .

The wrists also suffer over time and the fatigue of a long wod and need protection to avoid tendonitis or tears.

At PICSIL we have fabric wristbands that provide support and a very easy adjustment at any time. And also elastic, but with the same characteristics as the previous ones.

Discover our models in the online store .

We hope we have helped you and that these Opens fly very high.

And you, what is your essential to face the Open 2020? Tell it below!