new griptape/foam technologies

keep it simple... · Faceplant Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

I am currently completing a degree in product design and am looking at developing a new griptape/foam for wakeskates.

I have been wakeboarding for sometime and wakeskate on and off. I'm looking for any feedback on the current griptape/foams on the market and any suggestions to improve upon them.

Pro/cons, previous experiences or suggestions on current technologies would be very helpful in developing a better product.

thanks for your time and I looking forward to hearing from everyone.

tahoe · Posted: Mar 24, 2008 10:48 pm Post subject:

keep it simple..., grip tape is the way to go. And it has no problems. Jessup

apple103 · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 3:48 am Post subject:

If you can come up with something as good as grip tape....but you can spray it from a can...that would be something

dudufigueiredo · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 6:03 am Post subject:

keep it simple..., good to here new designers pushing wakeskate, i'm a product designer sudent too, and help you in this project would be great, if it's for the benefit of the sport..... actualy, i'm compleeting my degree, studing renewable core materials, like natural fiber and resins to apply on wakeskates construction. Maybe my studies can help you on something, hope to be able to help you.

Well, for now, what i can say about your griptape/foam work, is that you should study your public a lot, and i consider that almost all of the wakeskate riders are kind of conservative, always prioizing skate feel, and defnetly griptape is the true skate feel. So my advise is to inovate keeping the wakeskate essence in mind.

It would be good asking pros an cons about griptape and foam...
Everybody loves griptape, but have a lot to complain about!

Sorry for my bad english, good luck!

bachlonso · Backside 180 Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 670 City: NFA

apple103, there's already something like that. i used it to add some grip to my windsurfboard. that has been some 10+ years ago already but there should be some stuff like that out there.
like this maybe: www.safetecvision.co.uk/product.asp?code=SPRAYG

Raven · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 6:55 am Post subject:

foam puts more of the artificial between u and your skate. Foam is for the birds.

grip is great, it seems in water though....grip wears through faster. I'd like to see some grip that lasts. Good luck with your project.

Anchors Away · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 7:50 am Post subject:

keep it simple..., I hope this isnt a concept for your grad project ...

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 7:53 am Post subject:

i think grip tape is perfect how it is. i dont know who much u could improve it.

wakeshredder · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 7:55 am Post subject:

I have the perfect idea... oh wait, if I tell you, you might make it work, patent it and profit on it... That wouldn't help me out. You're on your own on this one... Smash

savagegarrick · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:

price.dan · Backside 180 Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 1404 City: Regina

tahoe, I donno about you, but i hate tape burns especially the next morning in the shower.

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

i got some tape scratches on my leg right now, but i'd never trade out for eva.

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

keep it simple..., bad idea!

Hyperlite_06Byerly · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

dudufigueiredo, better english than most people i know.

and keep it simple..., grip tape is amazing how it is, and ladies dig scars.

Anchors Away · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

i wonder if you can use velcro?

masi · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

Anchors Away, Laughing

Mr. Top Hat · Dead Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 5818

keep it simple..., i find irony in the fact that your name is keep it simple yet you want to complicate one of the most basic aspects of board design.

crispy · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject:

ya think we should stick to waht he's asking rather then insult his idea on trying to improve a product that we all love and use?

kornhouse · Posted: Mar 25, 2008 7:49 pm Post subject:

price.dan, you wait til morning to shower?! oh wait you probably ride in fresh.

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

invent some wakeskate pants that fit like skateboard jeans, but arent as heavy........ thats something that i might actually buy

nobody likes shinners and grip burn