Best skateboard Grip tape for your style
Sleek, funky, basic, loud. What’s your style?
Grip tape comes in so many options these days it’s easy to make whatever statement you want.
Still, the grip tape function remains the same. The bottom of grip tapes still peel off and stick to the top of the deck. The sandpaper feel of the grip tape is made with a variety of materials.
The most common grip tape is still the tried and true black grip tape, but what is the best skateboard grip tape for your style?
Finding the Best Grip Tape For Your Style
The days of black colored grip tape are still plentiful, but you can really make your board your own personal art these days.
The market now boasts grip tape in a variety of colors, designs, and patterns. You can even mix and match grip tapes or spray paint your own design right on top of your grip tape.
One of our team favorites for showing your style is using a clear grip tape. Clear grip tape allows the board’s actual design to be the shining star. You can also decorate over it easily if you’re feeling extra artistic. Clear grip tape is the best way to showcase your style, especially if you have a great board design or flair for creativity.
Grip Tape That Stick & Won’t Shred Your Shoes
Depending on the material the grip tape is made out of, you may find yourself replacing your board shoes a lot more often. Certain grip tapes are more gritty and use materials that are harsher on your shoes. Finding a good combination of grittiness to do complex tricks, but still not overly tough where you have to replace your shoes weekly is important.
At Jessup, we use our “SUPERTOUGH” Silicon Carbide Grip Formula that conforms to all deck concaves, is easy to trim out, and won’t tear like other tapes. Silicon carbide grit doesn’t wear out and won’t flake off as easily as other abrasives do. Because it is not as sharp you can also get longevity with your shoes. Paired with Jessup’s laminated and solvent-based pressure-sensitive adhesive layers, the grip tape creates a rock-solid bonding to all boards and environments.
Be wary of companies that use aluminum oxide. While aluminum oxide is less expensive upfront, you will find costs quickly add up after the fact. You will need to replace your grip tape more often because it loses grip quickly.
Grip Tape Pricing
Skateboard grip tape isn’t terribly expensive, but it can range based on materials and styles. On average expect to spend anywhere between $4-20.
Pricing depends a lot on the grit of the tape. If you are looking to do complex tricks, you will want to invest in a higher grit tape to help you hold your footing. Grittier options come with a higher price tag, plus your shoes will likely shred quicker. If you opt for less grit, you can save your shoes but will probably need to be replacing the tape a bit more often.
You will need to decide what kind of tricks you intend to do and also how much your mind having to take off and replace the grip tape on your board.
Shop Grip Tape Styles
Jessup Manufacturing offers a wide variety of skateboard grip tapes. Find the best skateboard grip tape for your style and shop now!
