Grip tape replacement
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⚠️ WARNING: REPLACING THE GRIP TAPE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Both the Original Onewheel and Onewheel+ come with grip tape pre-installed. Whilst perfectly fine for casual use, serious riders will see great benefits from installing a coarser grit. The improved grip will result in better control and lesser chance of slipping off the board at higher speeds. Eventually your grip tape will wear out and you will need to replace it, or purchase new pads from FM if they ever become available.
Recommended brands
- Rayne Longboards Vicious GripTape (Coarse and Extra coarse)
- Surf Traction Pad w/Kick (recommended for rear pad)
- Flat Traction pad (recommended for front)
Instructions
- Use hairdryer to carefully warm up the surface
- Peel the grip tape back slowly (especially for the front pad).
- On the OW+, the front pad has a 100% coverage sensor which is inside a clear laminate. Do NOT attempt to peel up the laminate for any reason. (see picture)
- Trim the new tape to fit
