How To Assemble Your Skateboard (or Die)

Moments in this video

1. 3:46–6:05 Apply Grip Tape to the Deck From How to Choose Between Carpet Treads, Grip Tape and Anti-Slip Coatings, Step 7: Apply Grip Tape (if selected)

   Carefully peel a small section of the backing paper from one end of the grip tape. If you want to customize the grip tape by placing stickers underneath, do so now on the exposed adhesive part of the grip tape. The presenter demonstrates putting 'Revive' stickers underneath the cut-out section of the AMGRIP tape. Align the grip tape over the skateboard deck, making sure it's centered. Once aligned, slowly press the grip tape down from the middle outwards to prevent air bubbles, gradually peeling off the rest of the backing paper as you go. Alternatively, you can pull the backing paper out from the center outwards after adhering the middle section.

The guide that use this video

• How to Choose Between Carpet Treads, Grip Tape and Anti-Slip Coatings