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grip tape
What does grip tape mean?
A coarse, adhesive-backed, sandpaper-like sheet applied to the top of the deck to give the rider's shoes grip. Often shortened to 'grip.'
"Fresh grip tape makes flip tricks feel so much better."
Origin
Descriptive: tape that provides grip; Jessup introduced the original skate grip tape in 1975.
Frequently asked questions
What is grip tape?
It's a coarse, sandpaper-like adhesive sheet applied to the top of the deck to give the rider's shoes grip.
Why does grip tape matter?
Grip gives your feet traction for control and pop, so fresh grip makes flip tricks feel much better.
Where did skate grip tape come from?
Jessup introduced the original skate grip tape in 1975.
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