grip tape or foam

scar_11 · Posted: Aug 23, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject: grip tape or foam

who uses foam tops or should I rip off the foam top and put on grip tape

tommy trice · Faceplant Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 17 City: baton rouge

its prob jus because i started out on grip but every foam board ive ever ridin jus felt wierd... id wouldnt ride anything other than grip then again its prob jus ones own prefrence so id try both first

Chrishau · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 919 City: Aurora

scar_11, You from ontario SWEET!. Come up to huntsville this weekend for the competition.

scar_11 · Posted: Aug 23, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject:

I can't make it up there this weekend Bang Head

but i will be up in the area next weekend I will be on lake pickeral

mikeskatesonwater · Guest

Did you know that Seamen can be used as super glue??? Shocked

Hyperlite_06Byerly · Posted: Aug 23, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject:

jake heney · Posted: Aug 23, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject:

grip it up

goride · Posted: Aug 23, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject:

when i had a HL catalyst 112 i regripped it and it was like night and day. The foam kind of sucks up the energy put on the board from the rider, also with grip its easier to move your feet around. Only bad part about grip is when it hits you, but you get over it.

.apple.sauce.king. · Posted: Aug 23, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject:

i had foam for a while, and then got grip. it is amazing riding on grip. sooo much better imo

knox · Kickflip Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 4693 City: Gainesville

grip, use the search button

scar_11 · Posted: Aug 24, 2007 8:22 am Post subject:

Thanks guys I am going to Put grip on tonight
How do I get the foam off?

conwest · Posted: Aug 24, 2007 10:14 am Post subject:

scar_11, heat it up. Either leave it in the sun all day or........use a hair dryer to get the sticky stuff loose. And then just pull if off.

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

scar_11, search button, come on get with it

warlock · Backside 180 Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 1503 City: AC

i just wax it up and go
Cool

W · Posted: Aug 24, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

A good place to start is where the foam is already peeling from the deck. Try to pull off the foam in big pieces. Don't rush it. I've been lucky enough to pull off the entire foam sheet in one piece. Glue/Resin/Adhesive will be left on the top of the deck.

Forget about wasting your time getting the adhesive off.

Re-grip with skate grip of choice.

Prepare for loss of flesh.

scar_11 · Posted: Aug 27, 2007 10:08 am Post subject:

I started ripping It off this weekend but it was not hot enought and going to do the rest tonight

warlock · Backside 180 Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 1503 City: AC

there are a few good adhesive removers you can get at home depot or lowes etc..... post a pic when you get done regrip'in

scar_11 · Posted: Sep 04, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject:

Well this weekend I rode for the first time on my new grip tape and it is amazing I wish I did it a long time ago
thanks for the help guys

bmr712 · Posted: Sep 04, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:

I rode foam and then rode a grip board

I will never go back to foam

wakemitch · Posted: Sep 04, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject:

i remember when i was first going to regrip my scape 116. i was asking how to take off the foam in 04 and every kept saying use a hairy paddle Smash