The Griptape thread

[Banned from the room]

God, I love Pepper Galaxy Grip.

I know. I'm never changing. Unless Majik Carpet comes back.

They should SJxViolet some up in green and purple

[Xen]

God, I love Pepper Galaxy Grip.

It's the best.

[rikki]

Pepper rules.

But wait, is Galaxy somehow different from "normal" Pepper? Or are they all "Galaxy"?

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've just thought that all Pepper is just Pepper and it's fucking great.

[Orangepulp1000]

Pepper rules.

But wait, is Galaxy somehow different from "normal" Pepper? Or are they all "Galaxy"?

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've just thought that all Pepper is just Pepper and it's fucking great.

Galaxy had some glitter flecks in it. It’s nice and subtle, pops nicely at night under lights.

[smg1138]

I've been using Jessup Ultra since it came out and have no reason to use anything else at this point. It's consistently the best grip I've ever used.

[FirstBlood82]

I've been using Jessup Ultra since it came out and have no reason to use anything else at this point. It's consistently the best grip I've ever used.

super grippy, use it for indoors cause the board dont get worn down easy. gonna try pepper when its time for outdoor season.

[Xen]

Anyone on here skate Alveer? Interested in how it feels compared to Pepper, Jessup, MOB.

Would like to support Sewa.

I want to but it isn't readily available and he only sells it by the sheet on his site; I'd bite if I could buy a box to save on shipping since you're paying almost the cost of one sheet for basic shipping. Not many shops carry it (none here) so it makes it difficult to obtain.

[burm]

I would usually pick Mob if I got the choice but recently the skateshop has shipped the boards with Jessup and I won't go buy just a sheet of grip. But I've been feeling like Jessup wears more consistently, I've definitely had some boards where the grip has worn down to an annoying level but maybe they have been some random shop grip because I wouldn't expect Mob to wear down quickly either.

So which grip loses grip the fastest in your opinion?

[Frank and Fred]

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Pepper rules.

But wait, is Galaxy somehow different from "normal" Pepper? Or are they all "Galaxy"?

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've just thought that all Pepper is just Pepper and it's fucking great.

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Galaxy had some glitter flecks in it. It’s nice and subtle, pops nicely at night under lights.

Golden sparkles in the Spring sun. Makes me feel real good about the top side of my board.

[Xen]

As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

[Banned from the room]

Pepper is basically jessup that never stops being grippy.

[TerryFunk]

Always used Jessup just because it was so damn cheap compared to the others. Might have to give Pepper a try on my next setup though. Never really liked Grizzly or Primitive. MOB has been decent. But I’m intrigued at the prospect of a Jessup-like grip that doesn’t lose it’s freshness

[logjammin]

As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

I was thinking the same, the formula they use does not need extra grip. This new stuff has got to just destroy shoes.

Unrelated, tried regular black Mob single sheet since he was out of pepper, which I can't remember the last time I used Mob, but it's pretty damn good so far. It cooperated and cut smoothly and the extra grip is definitely there, much like pepper. Idk, I thought it used to suck but NHS must've fixed it.

[Xen]

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As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

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I was thinking the same, the formula they use does not need extra grip. This new stuff has got to just destroy shoes.

Unrelated, tried regular black Mob single sheet since he was out of pepper, which I can't remember the last time I used Mob, but it's pretty damn good so far. It cooperated and cut smoothly and the extra grip is definitely there, much like pepper. Idk, I thought it used to suck but NHS must've fixed it.

I'm on a sheet of what seems like new mob (local doesn't carry pepper); was flexi, easy to cut/isn't peeling. Grippy, no complaints.

[rocklobster]

Pepper is basically jessup that never stops being grippy.

Well put, it starts out feeling like worn in Mob and stays that level of grippiness throughout. Works well for me since Mob is painfully grippy though 70% of the decks life.

If Pepper is available it's my new go to, 2nd choice Black Magic followed by Jessup.

[rikki]

Man, if something/anything is inspired by Max fucking Palmer, Imma try it for sure.

[moonordie]

As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

Gives me an Ashes vibe, that shit sure is grippy

[burm]

Does Jessup Ultra have a different backing paper than normal Jessup? It still doesn’t say ”Ultra” on it, right?

[Mbrimson88]

Does Jessup Ultra have a different backing paper than normal Jessup? It still doesn’t say ”Ultra” on it, right?

I came across this image when searching.

The Jessup I have had has always been the brown backing, the logo with wings, which is the original.

Never seen the Ultra, although I do have a sheet of the Jessup NBD with white backing with info on it, but the Ultra in all seaches comes up with white backing with the oval logo on it.

[rikki]

^ Revelation. I've always had Jessup with the white/oval backing paper and thought that Jessup Ultra was something different as it doesn't actually say "Ultra" on it. So this is what's up with it. So I've actually been using Ultra all the time. Good griptape, btw.

[burm]

Yeah this is interesting, I might have been unknowingly using Jessup Ultra too... that explains why it didn't feel too different from Mob. Feel like I've been touched by an angel or something.

[Banned from the room]

Always used Jessup just because it was so damn cheap compared to the others. Might have to give Pepper a try on my next setup though. Never really liked Grizzly or Primitive. MOB has been decent. But I’m intrigued at the prospect of a Jessup-like grip that doesn’t lose it’s freshness

I haven't tried anything but galaxy. I assume the regs is basically the same.

I like how the grip gets older but the gold sparkles stick around. I find myself staring at it at night when pushing.

Yeah this is interesting, I might have been unknowingly using Jessup Ultra too... that explains why it didn't feel too different from Mob. Feel like I've been touched by an angel or something.

I like mob in the summer but I noticed it can handle much salt. Idk what is different about galaxy grip but both boards still have tons of grip. Both was totally white with street salt.

I'd say it passed jessup for my number one favorite. I wanna try Sewa's grip. He's like one of my favorites. Seems so cool and chill in interview. Everyone who's met him talks about him all the time on their channels so obviously he's a friendly G+.

He's fuckin beautiful too. His mom must be so proud.

[Phao Lo]

As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

I'm currently using this grip, and it's very coarse and grippy, which can make it a bit rough on the fingers when applying or touching. It's also a bit tougher to cut when applying, but the perforation makes it still easy to work with overall. I'm enjoying it a lot because standard grip tends to get slick for me on dusty terrain after about a week. This XG grip seems to resist dust better, which is a big plus for me.

[bombsaway86]

The deck on my crust setup is almost a year old and went through a puddle. It has Pepper grip and the grip is still excellent

[Xen]

As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

So I mistakenly selected XG instead of my beloved Galaxy and sweetbebejeebus you could refinish floors with this stuff. For ref, I was just skating some Jessup Ultra and I dare say this is almost 2x as gritty/grippy...crushes regular MOB grit as well - it's encroaching on some longboard level of grit.




I'm scared

[tzhangdox]

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As if Pepper wasn't already grippy, Max P thought it could be grippier
https://mesaskatesupply.com/products/pepper-xg-black-grip

Anyone try it?

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So I mistakenly selected XG instead of my beloved Galaxy and sweetbebejeebus you could refinish floors with this stuff. For ref, I was just skating some Jessup Ultra and I dare say this is almost 2x as gritty/grippy...crushes regular MOB grit as well - it's encroaching on some longboard level of grit.




I'm scared

I got a free sheet and set it up on a board. Worked out well because I had a pair of old jordans i wanted to finish skating but they were really slippery, rubber had kinda hardened.

But even with my normal shoes, it doesn't skate as grippy as it feels to the touch for me. Definitely very grippy, but felt like it released pretty well when flicking.

Probably a bit too much on the grippy side for me, but wasn't as crazy as I initially thought when I got the sheet

[moonordie]

Could be grippier than Ashes? That shit is crazy

[fakiefs180]

I might be in a minority here. I like regular Jessup and sand it down a bit around the edges and at the flick points for kick and heelflips.

But Jessup Ultra or Mob for a cruiser/rain board.

Would like to try some Pepper soon but I still have a small collection of Jessup grips laying around.

[garbage_wagon]

Black Magic, I would buy a roll of it if I could find one.

[Mbrimson88]

Black Magic, I would buy a roll of it if I could find one.

I thought it only came in sheets now.

Could be wrong but everything seems to only point to sheets from what I can find for current stock.


Not sure if this ebay listing is old stock or what, but there are 8 or so rolls here, USA based.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/255725056239