Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Hi all. Im just wondering what you guys do to stop the tape on the bottom of your stick blade from sticking so much on the inline surface? I currently play on Orb court (see pic) and find the black tape sticks quite allot to the inline surface when Im receiving and shooting. I used to use candle wax, but was wondering if there is something with more longevity that I can rub/place on the blade bottom to make it more slick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 97 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Bee's wax! It lasts a lot longer than candle wax and it soaks right into the tape. When I was playing on a smooth concrete floor one application of Bee's wax was lasting 1.5 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
li7039 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 try a piece of shin or electrical tape alone the bottom of your blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thockey17 1 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Take a razor blade and cut the bottom of the tape off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeydoc 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Take a razor blade and cut the bottom of the tape off.+1I don't have tape at the bottom of my stick for all those issues.I either cut it off, or just use a few strips horizontally across face/back of blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Need to protect the "fragile" comp blade Im using. Im really heavy on my blades and go through them quickly. If I keep a full wrap of tape they last longer. Incidently I used to do that with ABS heads. Maybe thats another option. Damn wood hossels! :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camhockey16 5 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 +2i do the same thing - i hate having tape on the bottom of my stick because it causes the same problem for mei just cut it off along the bottom of the blade and then its fineTake a razor blade and cut the bottom of the tape off.+1I don't have tape at the bottom of my stick for all those issues.I either cut it off, or just use a few strips horizontally across face/back of blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 +3 on the horizontal strips or the razor blade. I'm currently doing the strips as I switch between both styles. Never felt comfortable with a full tape up job in roller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 On a rough surface, cut the bottom of the tape. On a smoother surface, baby powder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15yearsofhistory 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Wear the tape down by either rubbing it on the surface or taking a rubber puck and grinding it down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 I use a light coating of spray adhesive on the blade just to make it tacky, and then do my full wrap with tape on the blade. If it is new tape then I simply take about a dozen slap shots in warmups....problem solved, tape on the bottom of the blade worn down. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoffer 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Wear the tape down by either rubbing it on the surface or taking a rubber puck and grinding it down.This is what I do as well. Just rub the bottom of your stick back and fourth on the surface in warm ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Dust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytim18 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Before you start playing rub the bottom of the blade on the rink near the boards. Rub it until there's no more marks coming off of it and this will help quite a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Does black tape have more of a tack effect on Sportcourt V's white? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
