uhh so I've kinda been out of the fingerboard scene/living on handouts for about as long as I care to remember and I think the last time I actually knew about stuff that was out was when FBS had just released the first competitor to riptape.

Now it seems that everyone and their dog's uncle sells some kinda grip - but what's the best? What should I avoid? DOES IT REALLY FUCKING MATTER?

I've only got a couple sheets of some stuff I got in my one and only Shop sponsor pack and I have no clue what it is but it's nice. I think I have some other stuff. I don't know.

China is sold by a lot of places, it's really thin, and has a white back. It does feel pretty good though! Wears out quickly, however.

Ace V2 is brilliant, you can get it from Kerry for £5 for 5 sheets.

There's classic Riptape too, which is porous but doesn't feel like it used to.

Riptape Slim and Catchy (S+C) is kind of like a bland between rip and china, slightly porous but with grip from the start.

Propaganda is really good too, from what I hear.


To be honest, I can use most tapes as long as it's not craft store or mega thick, maybe just try a few different ones at MuN and see what you like?

Yeah man, that sounds like a good idea! I just know I'm getting a couple new decks soon, I wanna make sure I've got some grip for them and don't buy some shite hahah

Yeah dude, I know what you mean! Nothing worse than having no tape for new decks, aha
I'd go for Ace v2, it's cheap per sheet and you can get it from the UK! It's probably my favourite tape too

Yeah that sounds pretty tempting - might ask Kerry if he can bring along a pack or two to MuN for me...

If you wanna try ACE, drop into Newcastle and go to 9-11 Carliol, Square. Head into the Basement Coffee House and ask for Chris or Kat. My wife and I both use Ace V2

Oh you work there?!?! A friend and I were both talking about going there soon, he said it's super nice ahah

So crazy, only just seen you on the forums (my own fault, I never come on here), super stoked to find someone else from round here!

It'd be sweet to pop in and give it a shot for sure, when do you work? And your wife fingerboards too?! That's so rad!

She does. It's because she's awesome

I work literally every day, 8-5. However, I start a new job next week, so after Wednesday I won't be there, except on Sundays (it's also my church)

Propaganda!

Ahah whoa you guys are totally blowing my mind
Do you mean this Wednesday, or Wednesday next week?

SeamusMcFlurry wrote:

My wife and I both use Ace V2

That is so awesome!!!
Oh, and I like riptape and FBS

I prefer FBS, Rip Slim and Catchy, and China.
I hear that Ace tape is good as well.
Mainly preference

Theres a guide to griptape thread somewhere that's pretty helpful.

The link to that tread is https://fingerboardhq.darkbb.com/t12750-laserfbs-s-guide-to-tape .

Personally, FBS Extra Smooth is my favorite, but I have only tried Rip, FBS, and YW Slim tape.

TraceKaiser wrote:

Ahah whoa you guys are totally blowing my mind
Do you mean this Wednesday, or Wednesday next week?

This Wednesday. After that, he's at Pink Lane near Gotham Town

ace v2 is my favourite, closely followed by propaganda.

if you want some ace it's on fingersized and shipping is cheap as tits - but if you'd want to wait for it I could bring it up - however you'd get it sooner with it being shipped

cool to see you around btw man, see you at MuN! has been way too long, not seen you since you beat me in skate at UKR3!

ace vs, hands down best tape ever

Ooh, Pink Lane Coffee is really nice too!! Hahah

Well there's no huge rush because I don't have any decks needing grip JUST yet, so if you could bring me a pack at MuN then I'll just get it off you then man!

I know! It's been crazy, like a year since I've seen anyone at all! Pretty sad, I dunno if anything happened after UKR3 but I was either too busy or too skint to be there :c
Whoa, I beat you at skate?! But I suck at skate!!

well I cant accept cash so you'd have to buy it off the webshop - cash orders are a HUGE pain for me so I really don't want to do them. I accept all credit/debit cards and paypal though

haha yea I remember you beating me with a nollie bs heel : o

fbs.

kerryDETH wrote:

well I cant accept cash so you'd have to buy it off the webshop - cash orders are a HUGE pain for me so I really don't want to do them. I accept all credit/debit cards and paypal though

haha yea I remember you beating me with a nollie bs heel : o

Not even cash irl?!

Ahah what?!? That doesn't even sound like me, crazy o: