The Rock Slide - glass slide question
Recently bought a "The Rock Slide" glass slide. It has an unusual shape, with a lower cutout on the side your finger goes in. Does anyone know whether that cutout is mean to be positioned on the finger side that faces (bends toward) the palm, in order to help with bending the finger? Or on the other side?
Also, there is a flattened area on the other end of the slide. Is this meant just to be able to rest the slide on a flat surface without it rolling off a table, or whatnot. Or does it have a functional purpose with regard to using the slide?
I've owned a few slides in the past and have only messed around with them a little, and this shape is different than what I am used to. Here's the link to it listed on SweetWater, so you can see what I am talking about. Thanks for any help!
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRS-MC--the-rock-slide-moulded-glass-slide-medium
Posted Dec 6, 2022, 4:16 PM UTC
However it's most comfortable. There's only two ways to do it, so see which you like best. "Supposed to" is way less important.
As for the flat bit, it's explained on the product page you linked to. They call it a "finger rest" and it's to stop the slide rotating as you play.
Ah, I didn't notice that on the product page. And that helps to answer my first question (although, you're completely right about whatever feels the most comfortable, I was more curious about the intended purpose behind the design).
Thanks!