Grip tape question

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Re: Grip tape question

Post by lilcliffy » Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:18 pm

Yamaska wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:13 pm
 Lots of advise before asking about the weight of the skier and the length of the skis first. That’s the first thing an experienced skier would ask, n’est pas?
Please do go ahead and ask master experienced skier! ;) 8-) :ugeek:

Though- I am not sure that skier weight and ski length are much relevant with grip tape- with a ski like the Nansen...There is not a true wax pocket on this ski at any length...
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Re: Grip tape question

Post by Yamaska » Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:34 pm

“Grip” and “tape” conjures up an image, doesnt it?

Asking about skier weight and ski length can be insigntfull. If a ski is the right size, may be the skier has some experience. If the size is wrong, maybe they don’t. Its a clue.

It’s a scaled ski which means there isnt a “true wax pocket”. Camber or not, ground pressure is ground pressure. Ground pressure helps the fish scales engage. May be that’s why skis come in sizes?
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Re: Grip tape question

Post by Musk Ox » Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:31 am

Stephen wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:36 pm
 @Erik H, maybe others know — but I don’t.
What is “Grip Tape?”
This stuff http://www.startskiwax.com/en/skiwaxes/ ... -grip-tape... I have a roll, I've never used it though!
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