griptape

Skateboard deck coating

Griptape is the coarse, sandpaper-like material applied to the top of a skateboard deck to provide traction.

The rough surface helps keep a rider's feet in place during tricks and maneuvers.

Griptape comes in sheets that are cut to fit the board's shape: I need to replace my griptape—it's getting worn smooth.

surface

sandpaper

Abrasive-coated finishing material

  • coarseRough in texture
  • gritDetermination or abrasive particles
  • roughUneven in surface

texture · abrasive · granular · friction · tread · non-slip · traction · coefficient · slip-resistant · rubber

skateboarding

deck

Ship's flat surface

grind · skater · rails · manual · vert · street · skatepark · heelflip · tailslide · noseslide

application

adhesive

Material that bonds objects

  • peelOuter fruit layer
  • stickThin piece of wood
  • cutSeverance or reduction

trim · apply · sheet · roll · backing · installation · replace · remove · burnish · squeegee

customization

design

Purposeful creative planning

patterns · colors · logos · cutout · clear · colored · brand · style · perforated · die-cut

maintenance

wear

Carry on person

durability · lifespan · peel · residue · torn · refresh · grime · restore · scrub · condition

Categories
Opposites
surface texture

griptapesmooth surface

Plane without irregularities

slick surface · polished surface · glossy finish · ice · glass

functional purpose

griptapelubricant

Friction-reducing substance

wax

board surface location

griptapebase layer

Innermost worn garment

veneer

Family

grip, tape, gripping, gripped, taper, grips, taped, tapes, taping

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G