How to Grip a Skateboard Deck | Tactics
Tactics Boardshop5 skaters recommend it · 8 mentions, 2021 to 2026
605K views · 6 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner
Tactics Boardshop walks through gripping a skateboard deck at home. Covers applying the sheet, trimming the edge and avoiding bubbles, with a nod to perforated Mob grip.
Why skaters like it
Beginners get pointed here when they ask if a shop will grip their deck or when their first grip job goes wrong. Shows a method that came out well on first tries.
“I never gripped a board until this year but I followed this guide and both boards I gripped came out well.”
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What skaters said on Reddit
Just built it yourself, it is all pretty simple. Only slightly difficult part is putting on the grip. Other than that you just screw the trucks on, put the bearings in the wheels and screw them on. Watch these 2 videos it explains everything you need [VIDEO] [VIDEO]
It looks fine. Run the edge of a screwdriver around the edge then cut with a razor blade on the sticky side to trim it if you are really worried about how it looks. That’s how most of my boards look to this day. No time to make it pretty just gotta get it on the ground! Edit: check this out for next time [VIDEO]
Nahhh you didn't waste it. My board looks like that but worse just from riding it and I can still do tricks and stay on my board. A little grip cut off the edges isn't gonna do anything. Next time, use a screwdriver or a metal file and round the perimiter of the griptape, using the board as something to put pressure on, until you get a white line. Then, use a razor blade (get a parent if you're young and think you ne
I like to watch this guy on Youtube, he is from India so maybe you can find some suggestions there. He has some skate shop linked on his Instagram. India is a big place so might depend where you live, try searching on google maps for any shops close to you. [LINK] Don't be too intimidated about building your own skateboard if you want to. It is very easy and you can find lots of guides on Youtube. Would suggest to wa
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