Put On Skateboard & Longboard Grip Tape CORRECTLY
Rat Vision – Skateboard Tech15 skaters recommend it · 23 mentions, 2013 to 2025
1.2M views · 15 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner
Rat Vision walks through applying grip tape to a street skateboard deck step by step, from peeling the backing to cutting the edges. Posted in 2011 and says the same method works for downhill longboard decks.
Why skaters like it
Gets linked in r/NewSkaters whenever a beginner asks how to grip a board without air bubbles. One commenter calls it the one and only gripping guide you will ever need.
“The one and only gripping guide that you'll ever need”
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What skaters said on Reddit
I am super excited you share the sport I love and upset that people are being snarky and downvoting you. It could have taken others as much energy to give you a summary and even links. After all, this is a sub to help noobs out. To remove your trucks, you need to unscrew the four screws. Then turn them around 180 degrees. You need to do this with both trucks. The circle in the middle is called your kingpin, and on mo
I personally use this method [VIDEO] at around 0:45. Applying from one side to the other while twisting the grip at an angle like he did really helps! I've been doing this method for some time and never had any issues.
[VIDEO] some good tips. Especially how to avoid air bubbles
Replacing your grip tape is cheap and easy! Head down to your local shop and feel the different tapes with your thumb and pick one. My personal favorite brand is Mob, but opinions vary widely. Here's a video [VIDEO] teaching the method I've used to remove grip tape, the few times I've needed to. Here's a video [VIDEO] teaching the way I apply new grip tape. Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!
The one and only gripping guide that you'll ever need: [VIDEO] For current job I'd say 5/10.
here's how to do it properly: [VIDEO] but it's not a big deal, you live you learn \^^ just sand down the edges with the leftover griptape and it shouldn't peel
This chap has a good technique for getting it on straight without bubbles or wrinkles. I recommend a file for edge trimming. There are several ways to skin a cat. Good luck. [VIDEO]
Welcome! Here's a pretty nice video tutorial if you need help :) [VIDEO] Edit: That one is how to put it on, here's one to take it off [VIDEO]