WHY GRIP TAPE?

Skateboard grip tape is a grainy, sandpaper-like sheet with an extremely sticky underside that you adhere to the skateboard deck surface to provide grip, or traction. Regardless of what style you're skating, grip tape is a must if you want to stay on your board. 

Beyond providing traction, grip tape can have the added bonus of brightening your board and expressing your personal style. Applying grip tape is usually a final step when you want to build a complete skateboard.

Grip tape is a one-time-use component, so you will need new grip tape whenever you get a new deck, or whenever you feel your grip start to slip. When to replace grip tape depends completely on your traction and texture preferences. 

HOW TO APPLY YOUR GRIP TAPE :

Begin by peeling the bottom sheet off the grip tape, and carefully lay the grip tape sticky-side-down on the surface of your skateboard deck. Once applied to your skateboard, use a box cutter, razor blade, or sharp scissors to cut your grip tape to fit your skateboard deck or cruiser deck exactly. For optimal grip, adhere grip tape up to the edges of your skateboard deck.