Grip tape
Grip tape, also referred to as grip, is a coarse, sandpaper-like material with an adhesive backing used on the deck of a skateboard or longboard for traction, to give the rider more friction to control the board.[1][2]
In skateboarding
[edit]The most common type of grip tape is a solid black color with a texture that resembles sandpaper.[3][1] When a skateboarder does a trick, the grip tape allows skateboarder's feet greater control over the skateboard.[4]
Skateboard grip tape comes as smooth sheets that are slightly longer and wider than an average skateboard deck. Grip tape is typically applied by a skate shop employee or by the customer.[1][5]
Grip tape is sometimes used decoratively, since it can come in many different styles and colors.[1] Some skaters choose to decorate their grip tape in a unique fashion.[1][6] Alternative materials to the traditional sandpaper style grip tape have been proposed but not widely adopted.[7]
In other sports
[edit]Grip tape is also used to refer to the adhesive tape used to wrap baseball bats.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Snack (2022-06-08). "'A Canvas For the Psyche' — The Politics of Griptape in Skateboarding". Quartersnacks. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ Alleaume, Claire (2020-10-08). "EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GRIPTAPE". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ Grip Tape Styles http://www.livestrong.com/article/349339-grip-tape-styles/
- ↑ Pinto, Luís M. "Andy Anderson designs the revolutionary Theory Map grip tape". Surfertoday. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ Skateboarding (2020-02-17). "Setting Up Your Board". www.skateboarding.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ "This Skateboard's Griptape Is Made From a Louis Vuitton Purse". Hypebeast. 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ "Ramshackel trades grip tape for hemp skateboard carpet". New Atlas. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ "Willson Contreras On Eating Grip Tape: "It Was Disgusting. It Was A Bad Taste." | Defector". defector.com. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-04-07.