Non-skid Tape

spanker_jeep · Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 4:07 pm Post subject: Non-skid Tape

As I found out yesterday at Haskins, windsurfing isn't safe without good non-skid. Can anyone recommend a good non-skid tape? I tried the re-deck stuff. After a couple weeks it vanished and is more slick than without! Thanks!

MrFish · Joined: 04 Sep 2009 Posts: 248

Chewing gum is good.

MalibuGuru · Joined: 11 Nov 1993 Posts: 9300

In the old days we'd use some ultr clear epoxy resin and spread granulated sugar on top while it was wet. After drying hose it off and you've got an amazing grip

LeeD · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 1175

Grip tape, hardward or skate stores.

windsrf · Joined: 01 May 1998 Posts: 464

I've started using "Goop", a spray can of anti-skid clearish (very faint yellowish tint when dry) epoxy with grit you can buy cheaply at hardware stores. Can't remember the price, but wasn't much. Made for bathtubs, decks, ladders, etc, but seems to work just fine on WS boards. Several applications per can. Cheers, David

spanker_jeep · Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 8:58 pm Post subject:

An amazing array of solutions. I'll give it a go. The strip tape. Thank you all for the great recommendations.

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

I use this. Traction, comfort, deck and knee protection, color choices, and it's permanent and may even improve the looks of a board.

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=176

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?pageStyle=h&ProdSort=19&page=2&idCategory=141&viewAll=yes

J64TWB · Joined: 24 Dec 2013 Posts: 1685

Acrylic dust. Most likely its what your board came with. Don't know the proper resin, but it's what the board lady recommends. Check her site. Comes in different grits. Must remove old grit and re-dek.

windbetty · Joined: 14 May 1998 Posts: 325

john miller does a great job with re-dek. much better than the kits we sell at our shops 😮

https://boardsportscalifornia.com/windsurfing/repair-services/

https://boardsportscalifornia.com/product-category/windsurfing-2/repair-2/

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Number-nine · Joined: 09 Aug 1989 Posts: 496 Location: cape cod

i have used monster grip
Come in spray can
Works well seems to hold up well.

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Paint-Clear-Spray-Traction/dp/B00EOXZOX2