Why skaters ONLY use black griptape?!

[@alexsotelo6507]

Just casually throws out a double heel😭🔥🔥

[@earthtones33]

double heel easy af

[@alexsotelo6507]

@@earthtones33 I wish I could double heel😭 I’m just starting to get my heel flips down lol

[@Starvr96]

Bro I can’t olie💀

[@lilrockjaytiko251]

k@@JsomeStuff

[@Christolix]

Don't feel bad I can't skate worth SHIT 😂 I get on a board and I'm on my ass in .0000001 second

[@SteelixtheSteelersfan]

I have two problems with white grip. 1. Gets super dirty fast. 2. I count in my head when i pop tricks and something about other grips it messes up my counting and distracts me making me bail on my tricks.

[@Usernameisyes]

Also light reflecting

[@marcusmarin6702]

kinda the same for me but with ping pong, when i play ping pong if i have the black part towards me it distracts me and makes me play worse

[@Jane.the.dragon]

Skill issue 😎 (I can't skate)

[@marcusmarin6702]

@@Jane.the.dragon same, but i really want to

[@samuelospina6897]

@@marcusmarin6702 same

[@garouanimations]

Bro just ended skateboard racism 💀

[@BAD_BAY465]

bruh

[@shokolate1211]

LMAO

[@patty_boy]

why is everything about racism now 🤦 like bro racism wasn’t even mentioned, shut tf up

[@RobloxNOW-]

1. Gets really dirty (visibly) 2. You can mistake it for the bottom 3. Colors other than black might distract you 4. Stick with the basics (some people also might make fun of you) 5.it’s easier to see on the track then other colors (unless it’s road but it’s a little bit shiny so I wouldn’t worry)

[@skylergerman6785]

Thanks roblox man

[@an0nym0us_slash35]

Depends tbh, roads in Indonesia are mostly black/dark grey so bright colours might help here. If you don't want a pure white grip ig you can make some cool patterns with black and white or other colours so there's that

[@raainailovebabies3234]

​@@skylergerman6785ok s person (Chain)

[@skylergerman6785]

@@raainailovebabies3234 you're an actual child lol

[@starry505]

"might make fun if you" oh fucking well people are bound to make fun of you no matter what you do

[@bestbeekeeper8931]

i think it's because when people get their first deck set up, the guy at the counter will typically just slap some black grip on it. we are creatures of habit, so if we get used to black grip, i think there's just a natural inclination to keep it black

[@johnnyringer]

Truth

[@havelthebonk1226]

​@johnnyringer, in reality, it's a issue of wear you play ...why are snow boards almost exclusively colored? So you can see what tye boards doing white tape blends in ....same for clear tape ut blends with ramps ....also alot of vertical tricks require a sticky board ..black holds heat to help you shoes stick ...leave a board inside all day in the ac then try to skate vs. A board you let heat up in the sum for like 10 minutes you will be able to tell ..also if your trying to track your kicks or sweeps you can clean your board between trys to change ut up .I've seen newbies "copy" a pattern of a board that someone just landed the trick there trying with chalk ..you can tell if you copying right if you take most of the chalk up when you then try or see if you over or under

[@trevormonkey0191]

once you go black you never go back

[@richard4159]

@@havelthebonk1226 snowboards are usually colored as a form of expression. you dont have to pay much attention to what a snowboard is doing, and youre not slapping grip tape all over the top because youre attached by bindings

[@evan3305]

I just like it

[@Sean_Metcalf]

The grip being black typically contrasts to skate parks or side walks making it easy to tell which way your board is rotating it also just looks more slick and feels better I ride both skateboards and scooters just for fun and I enjoy both skating is definitely harder to do basic tricks but scooters are fun to ride and do grinds on there is something so satisfying about it to me

[@keingewissen5778]

LOL, so colourful girl tape has less of a contrast to grey asphalt than black? U sure about that?

[@Ferrari255GTO]

​@@keingewissen5778most skate parks are fairly light in colour, black does make sense but just about any solid intense colour could work at that point, but then you can argue about clothing in case that could somehow become a problem, wich seems a bit ridiculous but one never knows...

[@browut644]

​@@keingewissen5778"colourful girl tape" and its just clear and white 🤣. Grow some balls man, colour isnt just for guys or girls. Youre mentally ill

[@9usuck0]

It's cheaper , we broke.

[@rovingmauler7410]

My first grip was pink. Then I got purple. Then black for a while. Then I started cutting crazy shapes in the grip. Then I got a couple graphic grips. Now I bought a huge roll of grip and a bunch of paint pens and I go ham drawing on the grip.

[@evgen6063]

when you use a black grip, it is much easier to understand where and how you remove your foot in order to further correct the movement. on the other hand, when you use white grip, there are fewer traces and scuffs, more precisely, they are not so noticeable

[@evan3305]

Yeah it kind of keeps you accountable and consistent because it is easier to see what did wrong when doing a trick and failing

[@Idk_what_toname_this]

I think its because white and colored grip wear out really fast, but if the deaign is good then in my opinion its worth it

[@johnnyringer]

Facts

[@EthanP146]

I use a black and yellow checkerboard grip tape and I haven’t had any issues even thing I’ve had it for quite a while

[@ThatOneKid67]

Facts bruh honestly

[@Idk_what_toname_this]

I think the reason it wears put faster is because maybe the chemicals make the glue that holds the sand stuff on the grip weaker, ive had a few boards with an anime grip and within a week or so they are worn out or are weak but the design is worth it, i wish mob made some anime grip.

[@blackmattervr]

It's more common then the white one

[@TeenMomVibes]

I love the designs you can make with white/colored/clear grip!

[@kazui1340]

"Once you go black, you never go back"

[@prachidhanwantari4841]

That's what she said

[@user-dl3kk4ct6m]

Yes, for women that found a bigger BBC than their husband's meat

[@arcade3526]

Makes me wanna have the word poser on my griptape

[@savagestyles1606]

I’ve had an awesome blue and white grip tape that I loveddd but it got dirty so fast (and this was when I was just starting so i wasn’t even doing much with it). So after that, I stuck with darker colored details. But fun to have for a bit and show off with. If you’re only cruising with it, it should last a while.

[@Pickles_Fickle]

No. A. N n😅

[@Pickles_Fickle]

This water is phone on

[@fortheta1ntedsorrow]

watching the tricks in slow motion was so satisfying

[@user-js9wv4nk4g]

Him: "things skaters do that just makes sense" Also him: "for some reason"

[@sethkindred6908]

This guy is so drippy

[@stevebanning902]

the only people who think this are 12 year old cringe lords

[@sethkindred6908]

@@stevebanning902ok

[@Justdrinksumtea]

@@stevebanning902💀

[@dungoofed8983]

his tricks are impressive. his cloths are embarrassing

[@Mr.paint123]

Black magic grip tape is the best !!

[@johnnyringer]

My favorite is mob!

[@Attackonfairy]

I have never tried mob

[@Borderjumpr5]

@@johnnyringerfr

[@dingusaurous6419]

If it ain't black, it's wack!

[@Borderjumpr5]

@@dingusaurous6419 when we go black we never go back

[@brendanhoppe227]

Can I just say that you've got some of the cleanest impossibles ever 🤘

[@robertfromhell]

Back in the day it was hard to have color grip very rare to see we just used to spray paint the grip whatever we wanted then other companies started to come out with different types of grip some work better then other some ripped up your shoes in like 15 mins some made your foot slip off the board but in the end it doesn’t matter cause there people out there that skate with no shoes on and can do everything trick you got 😂 just be happy skateboarding with your friends 👊🏽

[@FUBARGunpla]

from my time working at a skate shop, i think it's mainly price. you come buy a board and can get plain black grip tape either just with the board depending where you go or for like...$10, where as the fancier stuff can run you double that.

[@jblps]

Clear can look better dirty depending on if the deck. For example this longboard has a walnut layer on top and I have another that is neon green so it looks cool with clear.

[@OzzynickGamer]

Black always looks clean

[@musclehub69]

Skating at night would work for the white grip, it's a contrast thing, in daytime you can clearly see the black in broad day but a night it would be more difficult to spot your board underneath your feet at night

[@Doge_guy1]

Because the girl in the black grip is just iconic

[@calebstohr8633]

Clean classic look

[@mckidlet]

It’s basically just sandpaper so it can be any color, most people prefer black since it’s a lot more easier to find and it just works with a lot of board designs

[@RentonThunder]

Harder to spot if it's dirty and a black grip keeps the attention on the skater and the tricks performed rather than calling attention to the board.

[@connorcarr2700]

Can you upgrade a penny board

[@sebastianperdomo9964]

They don’t want to get canceled 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@RenegadeVile]

I would expect them to perform the same since it's the texture and material that determines the quality of the surface, not the color. It'll be for more practical reasons or for aesthetics that something else is chosen.

[@bigsherm887]

This dude shreds gnar...you should make a video part man

[@ajaytheartkid921]

Also, despite this light test, black has always stood the test of time better for whatever reason.

[@CR334TUR33]

Could only think that the black grip is more used because you are less likely to notice how dirty it gets It's lack of colors can help you focus more on doing tricks rather than the design ontop And it is somewhat more authentic than other types of grips

[@hatback1226]

Black grip provies good contrast with white/grey concrete so when you're learning and you need to see what your board is doing its nice to have clear contrast and know which side of the board is facing up. sure you can see wheels and trucks but something as simple as black and white (and grey) is super easy. Try an all white underside and all white grip and see how easy it is. maybe for someone experienced it won't make a difference though.

[@izzybamesberger5638]

(One of) the main reasons they do it is actually kinda messed up, if they do end up falling and scraping their knee or something they may get blood on the board but on black boards blood shows up a bit less

[@TurdFerguson92]

Clear is usually fine on like bamboo long boards or something like that. But plenty of people use black tape with designs printed on it

[@JonahConnelly]

I personally only skate graphic grip. I like looking down and seeing sick ass designs that get me exited to skate.

[@localgremlins9752]

I think the reason don't use colored grip and colorful wheels is cause it may be aesthetically pleasing and like how the white/clear board got dirty when tricks start to get the bored dirty it may make it look cheap and stuff

[@zombie7unicorn]

I got purple grip tape on mine. The contrast to the underside trippy colors flows well.

[@brodyross4941]

Man I had the almost cat in the hat deck so I put candy cane grip on it to be the hat. I loved that board bro

[@sschu2223]

Back in the 80/90s clear and color grip was way more course so it would tear apart your shoes compared to the fine grip of black .the color would wear out quick and be slippery after a couple weeks

[@nizamanzisskatetutorials.5085]

I guess it’s just preference and also less distracting to use black grip tape, it’s easier to keep your eyes on black grip tape while doing tricks, then coloured grip tape sometimes makes it hard to focus on landing certain tricks.

[@GeeZeeX3]

Purely a choice for me. I have been using clear grip over my top graphics just to show them off. But it really makes no difference. I bought a Tony Hawk Medallion deck back in the 90s that already had hot pink grip. It suited it for some reason.. it was the 90s. I rocked it 😂😂

[@jimmyboystjohn4653]

The black grip just looks better on any board overall

[@nateboarding.]

I tend to notice clear and colored grip loses its grip over time a lot quicker

[@risingsheep2983]

for me its cause i usually get decks with light colors, so seeing the change from dark to light is like my timing to catch the board when it flips

[@iicordii648]

Black is easier to see against all other surfaces. It’s also a constant. Regardless what color the bottom is, you know what the top is. I could have a different colored board every day, but as long as my grips black, it all feels the same

[@ddevil4980]

I can tell you as someone who grew up skating in the 90's. When colored and clear grip tap first came out. ITS SUCKED! It would lose grip extremely fast. So we just stuck to the original black because it was better. I imagine things have changed by now though and that they're the same quality.

[@user-if6dp3vc5s]

It looks much better with the black grip

[@zuhairniazi6106]

I'm a cruiser and make my boards custom; one of them is the eevelutions on clear grip on a purple board with hooh on the bottom. The other is team rocket themed and I love them.

[@peterdschaefer]

Black grip is just iconic

[@jake_gamer1264]

that ghost grip inspired my grip job, same thing with the waves, but with a gap and on black grip

[@uno-theofficialcardgamebyMatel]

We use black grip to see it better in the sunlight. Personally, I use black or dark blue to see the board better when I'm skating. Lighter colors are fine, but it just makes it harder to see what you're doing in the sun

[@JoshuaLandergren-kr9rz]

Skateboarding is different, it's like a sport, a culture, and an art form all at once, some things don't have a reason, we just do it, or we don't do it. I didn't mention style, style is a big part of skating.

[@brandondeel3567]

Traditionally, colored grip tape had larger grit and would get super slick after a while. This might be improved on now as I haven't skated in 10 years.

[@-sofiachavez]

Got to love a classic

[@JonNuclear]

I pretty much exclusively use non-black grip tape. Generally neon pink but also custom designs. It costs more but I’ve never had any issues with it and while it does get dirtier quicker I don’t find it to be a problem

[@stephenbalk4978]

My first longboard had a design on the top of the board so I’ve always put clear grip tape on my long boards out of habit, but because of that my skateboard decks have always had crazy grip tapes.

[@Not_Shadow]

Just looks cleaner on the board with the design on the bottom

[@nassraalbarwany2167]

It's ✨Fashionable✨

[@2013truelove]

Probably just too iconic

[@justdirt]

The most likely answer is that the original grip tape was black, they sold only black for a decade, and then no one thought to change it.

[@leolovebug498]

The black just looks good with the board designs thats my honest opinion

[@SpaceGaming314]

Causal double heel is crazy

[@TheDanny6441]

Homie just casually double heelflips like it's nothing

[@mushroomlord3513]

When I was younger I really wanted to learn how to skateboard, so for my birthday my parents brought me to a shop and I made my little skateboard with different options of the actual board, grip take, wheels etc. I got myself a purple bat skateboard with BRIGHT neon green grip tape, white glow in the dark screws, and purple monster face trucks!!! I’m not much in to skateboarding anymore, but I still absolutely LOVE that skateboard and it’s still in my room! Moral of the story, get what color you want and will be happiest with ❤️

[@TylerOath]

I think the pros go with the classic plain black grip because they’re breaking boards quite a bit. It just makes sense to keep it simple

[@Trin_33]

I think it's just iconic.

[@animaetus2583]

Bro ended racism🔥🔥

[@sketchyforlife]

Black with a grip design is dope. I used to draw on my grip with paint pens and spray paint. Tbh colored grip is fine, I just hate how dirty ts gets and I’m not gonna clean my grip lmao.

[@thevoidishere..]

I randomly hyper fixated on skateboarding I was super excited when I found out white grip tape existed bc I knew I’d end up just sitting down on the skate bord and crawling around bc of anxiety and didn’t want the hot sun on the black to burn me

[@candacegriffin81]

Black is just classic it’s the best color and it’s just cool on your skateboard. That’s why.

[@MrTGgamer]

Clear grip with stickers underneath. Then you get to see the top graphic AND add sick ass stickers before you lay the grip

[@zackoandhowie4327]

It's just iconic

[@AnimeGuy972]

Black looks professional and nice

[@nifto8556]

Ooof i love the deck's artwork on the underside 🤤😩

[@thefoxknight5260]

My first board had this blue grip tape on it, and it worked fine for me

[@hurraimful]

Looks super cool

[@RENDACOOLKID]

Idk why but colored grip looks really cool

[@akumatsubasa3607]

Probably bc it's easier to know what side you're landing on? Black grip is what you know what to put your feet on, but people got other coloured decal on their boards that the white might clast and confuse with

[@philippa8018]

I believe it has to do with and preference of grip and traction

[@spoodyR3]

Pretty it’s just placebo I got a colored grip tape on my board it makes no difference whatsoever I think more people should use them they look dope but yeah black always looks clean

[@zososldier]

I don't know about modern "other than black" grip tape but they were never as aggressive as some black tapes when I skated. I think I also remember getting bald spots on non-black grip tape.

[@enderman15432]

Me: Racis- **Phone rings** Me: I'll be back in a minute

[@seniknine]

I just like the look- it's classic. I still do a split just above my rear trucks.

[@kraftwerk22]

For me, i prefer black grip tape because I can see my feet better and it is less distracting!

[@IEatBombs883]

when you messed up the double heel, i felt the pain of that even if im not a skater 😭

[@MrEnjoivolcom1]

Black is a nice solid base color. When you see that black you know to put your feet down. Any other color you might think you’re looking at the graphic when you’re flipping that stair set. Don’t believe I explained it well but you get the idea.

[@kingbeast777]

Black is just nostalgic aight

[@calamity3007]

when you start talking, I didn't expect this, you pulling some shit out of the hat! and its all clean!

[@_buhbuhbilly]

My skate deck itself has a pretty cool design on the bottom and for the top it's blue and has time red text, so I go clear grip instead :)

[@user-eq8hr3bt6g]

Because usually the first skateboard is has black grip. And they want to keep it until it breakso, so it we'll have more memories, but with the other grips. Sometimes you might not have something that could clean it or something that could fix it. So then you can have a better understanding of their skateboard

[@UnparallelledPeople]

This is off topic but I’ve been wanting to start skating, what are things I should know about boards and what tricks I should start on or techniques I should practice?

[@Dog_lover21248]

Bcs the black gets hot as it takes in more sunlight so it increases friction to help u stay on

[@manuelantuna26]

Your voice is the skaterest of all skaters. You must be the legendary "super skater".

[@didyoufow9770]

because black grip is so iconic

[@Benjamin-oc8id]

That front foot impossible looks sic, bro. 😎

[@kitcat-xn1mn]

I have clear grip over a pink board and it works just fine for me. Idk if im trippin but it almost feels grippier than the black grip

[@ProGamer12466]

Its just iconic

[@liame3032]

Black looks cool on skateboards makes sense