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posted on 25-9-2015 at 09:10 AM

clean that griptape

While we are all likely familiar with brushes and cleaners, I just bought myself the very same natural rubber, belt sander cleaning stick he references and it works great. Cleaned all the dust and dirt off my skate decks and all the hard to remove sand from my landboards. I had never heard of this tool so passing along to those who may need it. Cost me $6 and after cleaning 3 decks, I'm convinced it will last a long time.

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posted on 25-9-2015 at 09:32 AM

Thanks for the tip. I've got goose poop embedded in my grip tape that has been annoying.

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posted on 25-9-2015 at 10:48 AM

i work very hard to have all my equipment look like i use it....u Mass guys are very bouji

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posted on 25-9-2015 at 11:17 AM

Quote: Originally posted by abkayak

i work very hard to have all my equipment look like i use it....u Mass guys are very bouji

Does this mean that you don't use a toothbrush and WaterPik to clean the road dust from your the spokes on your landboard hubs? :lol:

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posted on 25-9-2015 at 11:41 AM

i take all my land based stuff into the water...if the sand and jellyfish are off im kinda good w/ that
all my kites remain crispy from a layer of salt

i take real good care of the phannys though....outa respect

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posted on 25-9-2015 at 11:42 AM

Being dirty doesn't bother me at all. It's just crap that gets to me

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posted on 26-9-2015 at 05:22 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

Being dirty doesn't bother me at all. It's just crap that gets to me

Poop has a tendency to make one feel that way... with as many little kids as I have, a can testify to that effect.

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posted on 26-9-2015 at 05:27 AM

pressure washer FTW

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