Griptape with laser-cut logos

[ChuckRamone]

Some free griptape has laser-cut logos, which I'm not too keen on. Anyone else feel this way? I usually just grip the logo part too but you can still kind of see around it and that bothers me. Is there any way to get rid of this? Or maybe I'll have to do some creative grip taping which I don't usually bother with.

[munchbox]

Some free griptape has laser-cut logos, which I'm not too keen on. Anyone else feel this way? I usually just grip the logo part too but you can still kind of see around it and that bothers me. Is there any way to get rid of this? Or maybe I'll have to do some creative grip taping which I don't usually bother with.

the one time i had that sort of grip, i cut a square/rectangle around the logo and filled it in with smaller pieces of griptape. went crazy and cut out a starto fill the blank space

[Xen]

Hate that shit...sure it's free, if you 'advertise' - the worst is shit like Primitive grip, too much detail in the die-cut that it just ends up getting wrecked.

I cut the grip horizontally right above or below the die-cut, then flip the ends and grip with a thin line at the lower half/rear portion of the deck; have to really put the edges of the grip to the very tip of the nose or tail so you have enough coverage.

[GardenSkater77]

Hate that shit...sure it's free, if you 'advertise' - the worst is shit like Primitive grip, too much detail in the die-cut that it just ends up getting wrecked.

I cut the grip horizontally right above or below the die-cut, then flip the ends and grip with a thin line at the lower half/rear portion of the deck; have to really put the edges of the grip to the very tip of the nose or tail so you have enough coverage.

#metoo

[backinaction]

Hate that shit...sure it's free, if you 'advertise' - the worst is shit like Primitive grip, too much detail in the die-cut that it just ends up getting wrecked.

I cut the grip horizontally right above or below the die-cut, then flip the ends and grip with a thin line at the lower half/rear portion of the deck; have to really put the edges of the grip to the very tip of the nose or tail so you have enough coverage.

+1.  And I usually do the same line just in front of the back trucks on all popsicle shaped decks whether the grip has a die-cut or not.

[FUBAR]

The only laser cut grip I’ll roll with is from So Cal...that’s where I’m from and it’s a nice reminder when I look down before doing the next no-comply.

[Sativa Lung]

I make it a point to seek out totally blank, no die-cut grizzly (unfortunately zumiez is usually the easiest place to get it). When I get something that does have a die cut I try to get the smallest one possible (like the shake junt SJ logo) or I usually leave the diecut in. There are only two exceptions where I pop it out and don't hate it -

Classic grip


and

Flypaper

[Level 60 Dwarf Rogue]

Imagine complaining about free grip.

[SlapRhaters]

Imagine complaining about free grip.

Nothing in life is free bud life is short and if you spend even an hour dealing with something you didn't want just because it's "free" you are a sheep.

[DA BIG BODY BENZ]

Isn't Jessup usually the free option in most cases? Ive never seen free die cut offered


Personally id rather just pay $5 for some mob than ride any grip that has graphics or die cuts. Ewww

[Level 60 Dwarf Rogue]

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Imagine complaining about free grip.

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Nothing in life is free bud life is short and if you spend even an hour dealing with something you didn't want just because it's "free" you are a sheep.

Then spend the $5 and shut the fuck up.

[tom]

The only die-cut griptape I’ve ever been hyped on was the Monkey Stix/Jungle grip that everyone rode in the early 2000’s. I’d probably rock some now out of nostalgia if I could find it

[busch]

Have you tried paradox grip? It’s made with geometry or crystals or something that make you skate better. They also have lots of weed graphics so it’s really a win win

[Xen]

Hate that shit...sure it's free, if you 'advertise' - the worst is shit like Primitive grip, too much detail in the die-cut that it just ends up getting wrecked.

I cut the grip horizontally right above or below the die-cut, then flip the ends and grip with a thin line at the lower half/rear portion of the deck; have to really put the edges of the grip to the very tip of the nose or tail so you have enough coverage.

Skatewarehouse die-cut grip easily removed using the above method.

[ChuckRamone]

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Hate that shit...sure it's free, if you 'advertise' - the worst is shit like Primitive grip, too much detail in the die-cut that it just ends up getting wrecked.

I cut the grip horizontally right above or below the die-cut, then flip the ends and grip with a thin line at the lower half/rear portion of the deck; have to really put the edges of the grip to the very tip of the nose or tail so you have enough coverage.

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Skatewarehouse die-cut grip easily removed using the above method.

Looking good. Gonna try that with my next deck.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

You also gripOver your bolts!
*internet high five*

[munchbox]

You also gripOver your bolts!
*internet high five*

it doesnt seem like the case. just looks like he hasnt mounted the trucks yet

[tyshoes]

I always have rocked an h-street logo on the grip since 91. I grab one of these die cut sheets from h-street for $7 and apply it to a deck and the next deck I do black and cut out a square and add the h-st logo cutout I saved from the grip logo. Option to use the waxed paper as a stencil on a blank or whatever with spraypaint. I seem to like stuff not really in fashion here but H-Street has always been my fav company during my fav era and best logo and habit s heard to break



Then next deck



Then the attempt I made on shaping a pressing using as stencil. Did some fading with paint and came out clean with stencil



Just do what you like looking down at. Dont worry about whats in fashion, style has to be individualized

The shake junt and grizzly big logo I dont like. You can also fill in the cutouts with putting the cut outs where they fall out of and just removing adhesive

[Gabagoolslide]

The H-street thing would seem like a good habit to break but to each theys own. You know H-street has a website where they sell skateboards and stickers and dye-cut grip, just FYI before you diy.
I just get the grip without anything on it.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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You also gripOver your bolts!
*internet high five*

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it doesnt seem like the case. just looks like he hasnt mounted the trucks yet

damn, my old man eyes on my mobile phone 🙇‍♂️ Okay then, I guess I’m the only guy on here that grips over his bolts...

[TwisT]

I make it a point to seek out totally blank, no die-cut grizzly (unfortunately zumiez is usually the easiest place to get it). When I get something that does have a die cut I try to get the smallest one possible (like the shake junt SJ logo) or I usually leave the diecut in. There are only two exceptions where I pop it out and don't hate it -

Grizzly grip is actually pretty great, I too get it when blank is an option

[Xen]

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I make it a point to seek out totally blank, no die-cut grizzly (unfortunately zumiez is usually the easiest place to get it). When I get something that does have a die cut I try to get the smallest one possible (like the shake junt SJ logo) or I usually leave the diecut in. There are only two exceptions where I pop it out and don't hate it -

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Grizzly grip is actually pretty great, I too get it when blank is an option

I'll pick blank grizzly  (no bear die-cut) if the only other options are ML or regular Jessup (I picked jessup recently, non-ultra, and the sheet is brittle/stiff as fuck making me not even want to apply it as it will probably just fall apart).

[burn_to_live]

I did not dislike my Indy die-cut mob.

[CrackWhore2000]

Flypaper

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Been skating this since 1990. As far as I know they started that trend

[B0udoir]

The only laser cut grip I’ll roll with is from So Cal...that’s where I’m from and it’s a nice reminder when I look down before doing the next no-comply.

I've been able to craft "SLAP" from the letters that are peeling off the SocAL logo.  (P is made from C + O cut in half)

[tyshoes]

The H-street thing would seem like a good habit to break but to each theys own. You know H-street has a website where they sell skateboards and stickers and dye-cut grip, just FYI before you diy.
I just get the grip without anything on it.

Yes, that is the griptape you see

[FUBAR]

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The only laser cut grip I’ll roll with is from So Cal...that’s where I’m from and it’s a nice reminder when I look down before doing the next no-comply.

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I've been able to craft "SLAP" from the letters that are peeling off the SocAL logo.  (P is made from C + O cut in half)

Very rad

[Lou Strux]

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The only laser cut grip I’ll roll with is from So Cal...that’s where I’m from and it’s a nice reminder when I look down before doing the next no-comply.

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I've been able to craft "SLAP" from the letters that are peeling off the SocAL logo.  (P is made from C + O cut in half)

Shalom!