Stay in Control With Longboard Griptape

Griptape is the sandpaper-like material that you apply to the top of your board. It’s what creates the friction between your shoes and the board, crucial for maintaining control while riding. For longboarding, having griptape is highly recommended, especially if you enjoy aggressive pumping and carving.

Can regular skateboard griptape be used for longboards? If it is long and wide enough, then yes. However, griptape specifically made for longboarding is often coarser to endure the different style of riding.

Griptapes come in a range of cool styles and designs to customize your board. If you want to preserve the look of your deck, consider getting clear griptape. Clear longboard griptape functions the same as regular tape, but allows you to see your deck design and graphics.

Maintaining Your Griptape

Maintaining your griptape ensures it lasts longer and provides a better riding experience. The first crucial step is to apply the tape correctly, avoiding any air bubbles. To do this properly, check out our guide and video on How to Put on Griptape.

Remember to clean your griptape regularly to keep it grippy and looking fresh. Simply scrub it with a griptape cleaner. Over time, all griptape will wear down and need replacing.

How often you need to change your tape depends on how frequently you skate and the type of skating you do. If you feel like you are losing the friction feeling even after cleaning it, then it’s a sign you need new tape.

If you need tape for skateboarding, check out our Skateboard Griptape.