How to Grip a Skateboard Deck | Tactics

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
  • One of the essential skills for any skateboarder is to know how to grip a skateboard. It's a lot of fun actually and can be pretty therapeutic. We'll show you a quick and easy method for putting on the grip and give you a few tips on making it look clean and professional. So when you get your next deck, you can grip it yourself and have fun with making your own. Once you master gripping boards, play around with different patterns and custom grip art to make your board look unique.
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    Intro: 00:00
    Tools: 0:11
    Prep: 0:44
    Applying the Grip: 1:05
    Scoring the Grip: 2:14
    Cutting the Grip: 2:31
    Sand the Edge and Poke the Hardware Holes: 3:10
    Gripping on the Road: 3:59
    Assemble the Rest of the Board: 4:17
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Komentáře • 317

  • @tacticsboardshop
    @tacticsboardshop  Před rokem +1

    How many decks have you gripped?
    Got questions? Check out the full article here: www.tactics.com/info/how-to-grip-a-skate-deck

  • @imshort5056
    @imshort5056 Před 3 lety +574

    I just gripped my first board and im crazy happy

  • @_Maxten
    @_Maxten Před 4 lety +509

    Even though i know how to grip a board I like watching these videos just to see their methods. Everyone has their own.

  • @stellasfunfilms4211
    @stellasfunfilms4211 Před 3 lety +200

    I absolutely love how he understands that NOT EVERYONE HAS THE PROPER STUFF Because almost every single one of these vids I’ve watched have all these tools that I don’t have and I know a lot of other people don’t either so I love how he understands that and uses options most of us have. Thanks for the vid!

  • @Drawoj
    @Drawoj Před 4 lety +159

    Been skating for 11 years and for sure knows how to do this but I love watching videos like this.

  • @johnlabrott2835
    @johnlabrott2835 Před 3 lety +59

    Today I tried to apply my own grip for the first time and made a sloppy mess of it. Now after watching this video I think I can do it much better.

  • @bradleymorgan3728
    @bradleymorgan3728 Před 4 lety +61

    I like seeing the way that others grip they're board,even though i know how to,and i always try the new methods,and maybe it'll be better than my method.

    • @seekah1
      @seekah1 Před 4 lety +1

      There's quite a few different ways to grip a board. I just try and pick out all the best tips and make my own method. I love YT and Tactics for their genuine help.

  • @julie1243
    @julie1243 Před 4 lety +30

    i’m just watching because it’s satisfying

  • @Miss.6ixEdits
    @Miss.6ixEdits Před 2 lety +5

    the "take your ring off before" tip was excellent i never would have even thought of it thank you lol

  • @edwinskates5590
    @edwinskates5590 Před 3 lety +41

    I bought a clear mob griptape today from ur website I can’t wait till it comes 💯💯

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Před 3 lety +28

      When you're applying Clear Grip, use one of your wheels on your truck to roll out the bubbles while you're applying it and it will come out a lot better! - Tim

    • @invalidrequest
      @invalidrequest Před rokem

      @Edwin me too. @Tactics Boardshop ok, so how is that different from the process you just showed on this video?

  • @JimmyDawson1013
    @JimmyDawson1013 Před 4 lety +15

    I used to do the slap method, but that was 17 years ago. Thanks for this vid, gripping a new deck and this was SUPER helpful!

  • @jogysvlogys4187
    @jogysvlogys4187 Před 3 lety +9

    About to try this for the first time on my birthday board. Wish me luck!

  • @slowriderfastbike
    @slowriderfastbike Před 2 měsíci

    We didn't have a lot of money so I always used to grip my boards with scraps of grip tape. Then I let the shops grip my boards. Now, at age 50, I'm doing a full sheet of tape for the first time. Great vid, thanks!

  • @cubanorafter
    @cubanorafter Před 3 lety +1

    Great video guys! It's been about 25 years since I last gripped my own board. I needed a refresher on this! Spent this afternoon refurbishing an old Element board and ordered some new tape. Also ordered additional tape for the THPS collector board coming in.

  • @dar_qness7890
    @dar_qness7890 Před 3 lety +8

    *me, gripping a skateboard for the first time, admiring my botched work*
    excellent !
    thanks for the vid my man

    • @blakerayze1726
      @blakerayze1726 Před rokem

      just gripped mine for for first time and its slightly botched but i love it, add character, i figured it would get scuffed anyways if i was skating like i should.

  • @TrueNomadSkies
    @TrueNomadSkies Před 10 měsíci

    This couldn't be more perfect of an explanation, especially mentioning simple things we can use for simple tools.

  • @spoonbill7361
    @spoonbill7361 Před 3 lety

    I always look forward to gripping any new boards that I get, it's always so satisfying

  • @Brick374
    @Brick374 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for these helpful videos! I re-gripped my first deck today and I'm very happy with the result! 🥳 The tip about using a hairdryer to help remove the old griptape was a game-changer, would never have thought of that myself!

  • @mitchellfidler6363
    @mitchellfidler6363 Před 4 měsíci

    This and your video on removing old grip tape helped me regrip a board for the first time in my life! Thank you for these videos!

  • @csconnor5160
    @csconnor5160 Před 2 měsíci

    I gripped a board today and it was better than I thought it'd be. Thanks man

  • @idkdude969
    @idkdude969 Před 10 měsíci

    I love this, thought about letting it do in a skater shop, but now I am confident enough to do it myself, thank u so much

  • @stringedassassin
    @stringedassassin Před 3 lety +2

    I haven't had to do this in like 30 years. I was looking for tips, I just literally did everything he did in the video and my new deck turned out awesome. No bubbles, no nothing. Some guys apply it from one end to the other (which is probably what I would've done), but this method here is solid.

  • @josepholson4850
    @josepholson4850 Před rokem

    I just want to say thank you for this...I know it seems easy, and it is, but I am a perfectionist
    I use this video every single time I grip a new deck. Thank you!!!! (also, a few friends live near you and say you're an amazing shop 💜)

  • @neesmuparedzeets
    @neesmuparedzeets Před 2 měsíci

    Just gripped my first skateboard and i think i did a fairly decent job for first time. Thank you very much ❤

  • @PraiseTheSun_
    @PraiseTheSun_ Před rokem

    Just gripped my first board thanks to you, kudos!

  • @willemdafriend916
    @willemdafriend916 Před rokem

    I just built and bought my first custom set with you guys! Can’t wait to build it

  • @jonasotrisal444
    @jonasotrisal444 Před 2 lety

    You guys have the best skate set up tutorials out there

  • @swayzeg0t1t
    @swayzeg0t1t Před 2 lety +1

    thx for this video i just bought a new deck online from u guys and this helped a ton

  • @sluming2672
    @sluming2672 Před rokem +1

    this is how i grip boards, was going to make my own video about it but he covered it! what a legend 3:56

  • @zachdoamekpor391
    @zachdoamekpor391 Před 2 lety

    Thanks man! I’m very happy.

  • @kaden694
    @kaden694 Před 3 lety

    There are so many popular skate channels, but this is an under rated but awesome and informative channel

  • @FrankBoston
    @FrankBoston Před rokem

    Much better than every other video I watched. Thanks.

  • @NinetyFive993
    @NinetyFive993 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video. Love the options for different tools. You have the tool - it just may not be a "tool". Like the wheels on the truck to flatten out the grip tape. Nice work here. Thank you for sharing. Made my project so much easier and turned out looking great.

  • @milesrose4778
    @milesrose4778 Před 3 lety +4

    im watching this like i havent gripped 7 boards in the past month XD. Its just so satisfying to cut grip.

  • @zach1425
    @zach1425 Před 9 měsíci

    I've been learning to skate on a gifted,used board, today a man drove down my road, he owns a skate shop, gave me a deck and a roll of grip tape, this'll be my first board to make my own, I've never been more excited

  • @whiskyandsynths
    @whiskyandsynths Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this! Gripping my 1st board today!

  • @Isaacw91
    @Isaacw91 Před 3 lety

    Thank you this helped a lot i griped my first board today and it turned out great

  • @jdsarfo610
    @jdsarfo610 Před 2 lety

    I just gripped a board for the first time and this help so much

  • @jarrodfulton
    @jarrodfulton Před rokem

    Nice video , nothing better than a new set up

  • @monadamus42
    @monadamus42 Před 3 lety

    Great guide! Thank you!

  • @gutscrunger
    @gutscrunger Před 3 lety

    just got my neon pink grip tape in the post i’m so excited

  • @legoeaglevr5514
    @legoeaglevr5514 Před rokem

    Thanks for making this just gripped my custom board. Would have been lost without this

  • @jalamypeno
    @jalamypeno Před 2 lety +2

    I recently discovered this channel and love it. After more than ten years I decided to start skating again and I really appreciate your videos. Will buy my new skateboard setup from you guys definitely.

  • @marlenelieb5935
    @marlenelieb5935 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you, now I feel confident to change the grip on my daughters scooter.

  • @iliketurtles4761
    @iliketurtles4761 Před 3 lety

    I just gripped my first board too bro.. this video helped ... thanks tactic

  • @purplefoir971
    @purplefoir971 Před 2 lety

    I love this video because its helpful but the calm music in these videos is so damn calming

  • @mtnmiker
    @mtnmiker Před 3 lety

    Nicely produced and informative.

  • @chasevolker8415
    @chasevolker8415 Před 3 lety

    I am so exited to do it mine is coming in the mail

  • @woutervandemoortel3837

    Just gripped my board with your help, thaks mate!(grizzly tape feels amazing btw)

  • @hugs4piper
    @hugs4piper Před 2 lety

    This really helped. Thanks 👍

  • @dougwillett
    @dougwillett Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks you so much man

  • @uodofucofl0964
    @uodofucofl0964 Před 3 lety

    YEY my first ever grip tape changing. I'm so happy

  • @mootsybootsy
    @mootsybootsy Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video I just gripped my second board

  • @avariax2697
    @avariax2697 Před 3 lety

    thank you so much ive been trying to know how and im also beginger of skater thank you so much for the tips

  • @atlas606
    @atlas606 Před rokem

    this is so useful oml ty

  • @jackgolden1774
    @jackgolden1774 Před 3 lety +2

    Dang that tactics board for example looked so clean

  • @bigmushypealad8530
    @bigmushypealad8530 Před rokem

    That’s gotta be the most perfect cut I’ve ever seen on a deck

  • @oliverridley7473
    @oliverridley7473 Před 3 lety

    Thanks dude you helped alot

  • @friendlyjunco6836
    @friendlyjunco6836 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @boards.studio
    @boards.studio Před rokem

    Fantastic tutorial! Thank you @tacticsboardshop 😎🤙

  • @pplolxd
    @pplolxd Před 4 lety +10

    You guys should bring back that duck deck in the intro!

  • @toxicbunnyxd7944
    @toxicbunnyxd7944 Před 2 lety +1

    Watching this cause I got a deck from u guys and it’s also going to be my first time putting on grip tape lol

  • @J_mur
    @J_mur Před 2 lety

    Why is that such a beautiful board from the bottom🛹💫

  • @moiseswya_5280
    @moiseswya_5280 Před 3 lety

    This helped a lot ☺️

  • @BrentonYoung
    @BrentonYoung Před 2 lety

    Thank u so much

  • @kaiajackson8538
    @kaiajackson8538 Před 3 lety

    Thank you!!!!

  • @CheapOutDoorGearReview
    @CheapOutDoorGearReview Před 4 lety +5

    Nice high quality video. Very informative! Makes me wanna skate again. Keep it up guys.

  • @vincenzollamas
    @vincenzollamas Před 3 lety

    thanks!

  • @keithbreault122
    @keithbreault122 Před 2 lety

    tysm!

  • @frxsty505
    @frxsty505 Před 3 lety

    I just got a tatcis board im so exited

  • @kevinplale9831
    @kevinplale9831 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @Femboy_lunges_at-u
    @Femboy_lunges_at-u Před 7 měsíci

    Im gripping a water ski turned into a longboard deck. Its a project me and the boys decided to do and its been crazy.

  • @donmclee1569
    @donmclee1569 Před 4 lety +6

    This is somewhat satsisfying

  • @locoboto6183
    @locoboto6183 Před 3 lety

    The intro is satisfying

  • @kamilziamyuh6087
    @kamilziamyuh6087 Před 3 lety

    I might do this because I might buy custom grip tape so thanks for the vid!

  • @djdarrenrv
    @djdarrenrv Před 4 lety

    perfect!

  • @ethannguyen711
    @ethannguyen711 Před 4 lety +1

    I never grip a board before and it looks scary. This vid will help!

  • @RedJar_Media
    @RedJar_Media Před rokem

    this is so helpful im 10 and this is going to be my first time putting on grip.

  • @mulldriftyr
    @mulldriftyr Před 4 lety +2

    relaxating video :) it helps me find sleep

  • @danielmezemir1828
    @danielmezemir1828 Před 3 lety +1

    Been skating for a year, already know this just wanted to watch

  • @gumballwatterson8704
    @gumballwatterson8704 Před 3 lety

    Getting new board today

  • @francis-hatdog
    @francis-hatdog Před 2 lety

    tnx bro

  • @DarthVader2017
    @DarthVader2017 Před rokem +1

    It's been years since I've skated, just got an 80's cruiser deck to ride with my daughter. This definitely refreshed my memory, awesome vid much appreciated! 😎🔥🤙

  • @chasemoneyfate
    @chasemoneyfate Před 3 lety +1

    put little break cuts near where the nose and tail go from straight to curving around, so that if you gotta do something quick you can just cut to the break cut and come back or just so you can get the easy parts done first, then the nose and tail, it could also be your starting area if you dont want to risk cutting your hand by poking it through the grip where you cant see it

  • @yoshimadd6370
    @yoshimadd6370 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the tutorial I was repurposing a skateboard that is about 40 years old and it's been 6 months since I've put grip tape on a skateboard

  • @carlwedding
    @carlwedding Před rokem +1

    Thank you for telling me to take my ring off because I’d have been SO sad if it got scratched

  • @duckless5463
    @duckless5463 Před 9 měsíci

    watched this. gripped a board for the first time. bit rough but not too shabby for my first time

  • @drqstic3423
    @drqstic3423 Před 3 lety +2

    4+ years of skating and I still fuck up my board gripping

  • @16LaFamilia
    @16LaFamilia Před 3 lety

    i put my griptape over the screws all of them but one on the backside. it has its ups and downs but it looks cool.

  • @skateboardvlog
    @skateboardvlog Před 5 měsíci

    Let’s go!!!!!!

  • @careywoodward9374
    @careywoodward9374 Před rokem

    Super helpful vid! I have a nickel Leonard that came with a grip tape that I’m tired of the design.. so I’m gonna order a new one. The only different between it and the skateboard on this vid is that there’s a slight edge on the top that the grip doesn’t cover. How would you suggest I carve it down to keep the edge without the tape on there?

  • @chappingcleeks76
    @chappingcleeks76 Před měsícem

    The truck and wheel hack. Bon appetite

  • @johnnyappleseed2277
    @johnnyappleseed2277 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow I had no idea you could do that. I didn't know you could assemble a skateboard. You haven't a video for that😮 this is brave times are living in.

  • @objective_ace
    @objective_ace Před 10 měsíci

    tim from tactics board shop is gonna be the next aaron kyro

  • @raul2dripyy492
    @raul2dripyy492 Před 3 lety

    ik how to I just look at videos on how to grip cause it’s satisfying

  • @miiguuuell3265
    @miiguuuell3265 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm about to grip my first board

  • @Bowcat777tgc
    @Bowcat777tgc Před 4 lety

    It’s cool

  • @eatsleepplayrepeat
    @eatsleepplayrepeat Před rokem

    I'm using this for my motorcycle center stand. I hope it keeps me from slipping.

  • @jiveehallow7899
    @jiveehallow7899 Před 2 lety

    lmfaoo my first time gripping a board n all i had was an old box cutter it ain’t come out perfect but i’m still really happy

  • @slipisumi
    @slipisumi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Watching this after messing up my grip tape 🫠