Posted on 08/01/2022 1:40:31 PM PDT by BTerclinger
I can understand why you didn’t Google “best skaters tape”. All you get are links Tonya Harding’s wedding night.
I remember it well. In about 1965 we were hearing about these things called skateboards that kids were using in California. Every boy immediately swiped one of his sister’s roller skates and nailed or screwed the halves to whatever board he could scrounge.
Shortly afterward, ready-made skateboards started to show up in stores. The first ones I saw (Roller Derby #10 and #20, I think) had metal wheels, and then they all had clay wheels for years before the softer composites came out. Still plenty of homemade skateboards being used well into the 70s.
I haven’t been on a skateboard in over 40 years now, and not likely to be again, either.
Skateboards
I've almost made them respectable
You see I can't always get through to you
So I go for your son
Joe Jackson - I'm The Man
Another option is what I do to some of my EDC pocket gear. I will wrap (or whip if you prefer) it with string. Got in to the habit on many boring ‘stakes’ in my younger days. I don’t like grip tape because eventually it will pull off on the corners. I use braided nylon mason’s string. I have had it on some of my flashlights and canoe paddles over 30 years in some cases.
https://www.paracordplanet.com/blog/wrap-it-all-the-25-best-paracord-handle-wraps/
Otherwise anything from 3M will be of high quality with good ‘sticky stuff’. Look on McMaster dot com (mcmaster Carr) for the good stuff in small quantities.
I’ve used kettlebells since dragondoor introduced them to America 16 years ago.
I use them every week to this day… and the farmers carry is great for the core and grip.
... Another option...
Rod Wrap. same as tennis racquet grip tape.
Military grade non-skid epoxy paint. You won’t find anything better.
I’m pretty sure the one I pictured is one of the “manufactured” skateboards with metal wheels. The homemade ones with broken down skates where a lot rougher. Man did I bust my butt a lot.
Everyone’s hand grip weakens as they age. Even with attempts to maintain it.
Grab your board and go sidewalk surfin’ with me
Don’t be afraid to try the newest sport around
Bust your buns, bust your buns now
It’s catchin’ on in every city and town
Yes, it will never be as strong as it naturally was in youth.
That said, if you do not actively use and challenge it, you lose it more rapidly.
Hes still actively using it.
He asked for advice to help him get things out of his pocket quicker, something he could grip his hand around better.
It’s been a very long time, but that might be a Roller Derby #20 with the paint worn off. The shape is similar to what I remember.
And now I’m going to quit hijacking this thread. Sorry about that, BTerclinger.
I highly recommend Talon Grips:
They have grips for particular weapons, phones, DIY kits - you need it, they have it. You can choose between rubberized grips, skateboard-type grips, or a hybrid.
Some suggestions:
- If you want a soft grip that is also robust and won’t slip, consider using “cork gel” bicycle tape. Additional adhesive required, although I just used a bit on the ends and wrapped tightly.
- Stingray skin is not very expensive and is the same stuff ye historical samurai used (underneath the silk or cotton wrap) for their swords. Don’t get ‘polished’ as that’s where the grippy nodules have been sanded down - great for wallets, terrible for adhesion.
- On a more modern note, the “Talon Grip” handgun grip people sell just plain rectangles of their material too.
For improving your grip, one good thing is to start hanging from a pullup bar for time.
Stingray hide. Samurai approved.
Exactly why he needs something to challenge and build strength
Knives,Flashlights,
Pepperspray and your 70 ?
Bet Your Fun at the Bars after closing Hours!
Cheers
TRUTH ........
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