Would skateboard grip work like wakeskate grip?

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

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W · Posted: Mar 06, 2010 4:56 pm Post subject:

Rhetorical question?

I don't get it.
Am I missing something?

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

like instead of buying that jessup specific wakeskate grip, could i just by a whole bunch of skateboard grip and put it on my blank wakeskate

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

jessup is "skateboard grip." There isn't any wakeskate specific grip, unless you're talking about foam. Wink

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

thanks and well i have foam grip already but should i go ahead and get the skate grip?

wakemitch · Posted: Mar 06, 2010 5:42 pm Post subject:

jwise, yes

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Mar 06, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject:

what esnow said!

-LoGiK- · Kickflip Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 2747 City: Orlando

I think what Jwise was referring to was that Jessup comes in a Wakeskate size and a skateboard size, the wakeskate size would be more practical but you can do it easily with 2 or 3 skateboard sheets!!

carive · Frontside 180 Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 405 City: Manila

2-3 sheets is good enough for wakeskates. the availability here in the philippines is only skate grips and its working fine.

masi · Posted: Mar 06, 2010 8:48 pm Post subject:

carive, its all the same..... just a little more narrow when it gets cut.

burn · Posted: Mar 06, 2010 8:50 pm Post subject:

you can get a full sheet here

http://www.integrity-wake.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=34

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

thanks guys. i just ordered some from boardstop.com

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

hey one more question. does this jessup grip peel and rip over time?? and doesnt the grip wash away cuz it gets wet?

Classy · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 11:42 am Post subject:

jwise, Over time is starts to peel away. But it does that on skateboards too. You arent going to use the same grip forever...luckily its not expensive...

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

well thats one good thing about foam

Classy · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 12:17 pm Post subject:

jwise, Some foam over time can get hard a stiff, which will make it slippery, or even get algae growing in it. Everything in life has its up and down sides. The only difference, is with grip, you wont regret it... Wink

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

haha ok now im looking forward to getting this grip ha im putting it on my hyperlite scape. i just redid it and all its shortened to 38' im putting kicktails on it, and its gonna have real grip on it. once its finished ill post a thread

Classy · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 1:00 pm Post subject:

jwise, that sounds cool dude, and cost effective. Are you adding concave aswell? And make sure you seal that thing up nicely. If not, the grip peeling will be the least of your worries. there are lots of smart dudes in here to help along the way, be sure to ask for help if you have any questions...

jwise · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 124

actually i cant add kicktails. long story. but i have already cut it short and im putting epoxy on it right now. and ive already sanded and stuff

Classy · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject:

jwise, right on. Once you get it sealed a grip, post pictures. It's always interesting to see peoples DIY boards.