Getting foam grip off

Chad H · Posted: Jul 09, 2008 10:53 pm Post subject: Getting foam grip off

How the hell do i rip this stuff off my catalyst?

I know there is a thread i created, but for some reason i can't view the second page.

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

mattttt60 · Backside 180 Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 648 City: 941

use a blow dryer, heat that b#$%h up then peeloff ... atleast thats how i think.. ... .... .....

buenos · Posted: Jul 09, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

dude just regrip the foam

PHF · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 178

hi did it with mine...soak it first then once the grip is soft use a flat screw driver to peel the grip not the foam...then regrip it again...

walkthroughwalls · Ollie Joined: 29 May 2008 Posts: 64 City: Carlsbad

Heat gun from a skate shop would be better but a hair dryer will work. Hold it really close to the foam and move it slow. Make sure it's super hot before you go at it or else it'll piece off.

Chad H · Posted: Jul 10, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject:

Got the grip off and went to the skate shop where a guy who had never seen a wakeskate before gripped it. Took 3 sheets.

It looks oh so good now. Can't wait to give it a try in a bit.

Jholiday · Posted: Jul 10, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject:

mikeskatesonwater · Guest

I have just left it out in the sun for a bit and it peels right off....they have a tape that is between the eva and the board you need to pull that up and not just the foam...

junglesmacks · Posted: Jul 10, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject:

Step 1: Dig hole

Step 2: Toss Catalyst in

Step 3: Fill in hole

Step 4: Get a real board.. that POS is killing you and you don't even know it

Problem solved!

Chad H · Posted: Jul 10, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

Got it regripped and rode it today. The grip job isn't great, but considering the guy at the skate shop had never gripped a wakeskate before, and he did it for free, i'm not complaining. I wouldn't have done any better.

I liked the way it rode a lot more. For where i am wakeskating right now, which is one set for every 3 wakeboard sets, i'm completely cool with this board.

fastgreens · Kickflip Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 3563 City: baytown

wakemitch · Posted: Jul 14, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

hairy paddle

back in 04 that was the only advice i got when i asked this.