How often to tape a stick blade

[CheesePlz 0]

There was a guy in the 90's that spiraled the tape on his blade (like some players do down the shaft), I can't remember his name now but he was european and I want to say he played for Edmonton. The blade did look pretty cool like that but I couldn't see myself ever doing it.

Thread Hi-jack; Why do some players type the shaft in a spiral? I've always wondered this.

extra grip.

also, anyoone ever try splitting the tape in half? then you get double the ridges and extra spin?

[HattrickSwayze 3]

I know somebody that used to do that. He also said it gave him more spin on the puck. I don't know if it actually helps or not though. Never tried it cause I like my tape thin.

[gillionaire 0]

There was a guy in the 90's that spiraled the tape on his blade (like some players do down the shaft), I can't remember his name now but he was european and I want to say he played for Edmonton. The blade did look pretty cool like that but I couldn't see myself ever doing it.

Petr Klima

http://crashingthegoalie.files.wordpress.c...8/10/klima2.jpg

[xstartxtodayx 343]

There was a guy in the 90's that spiraled the tape on his blade (like some players do down the shaft), I can't remember his name now but he was european and I want to say he played for Edmonton. The blade did look pretty cool like that but I couldn't see myself ever doing it.

Petr Klima

http://crashingthegoalie.files.wordpress.c...8/10/klima2.jpg

ah yes, thank you :D It was bothering me for a while trying to remember who it was. I'm surprised no one else has done that tape job that I know of.

[flaming_june 2]

With wood blades I take of the tape after every ice time, with composite I retape when it cuts up

same. i have custom woodies and to keep them good i have to take it off every time afterwards

[Chadd 916]

Something like this will also help prolong the life of your wood blades.

http://www.levineautoparts.com/duptrucbedli.html

[xstartxtodayx 343]

Something like this will also help prolong the life of your wood blades.

http://www.levineautoparts.com/duptrucbedli.html

ha funny you mention that stuff... I use it to paint certain car parts to give them a textured look (like the bottom valence of a front bumper, rub strips, etc), we refer to it as "ghetto texture" in the VW community but it works great if you know how to do it properly. Anyways, I've been thinking about spraying a blade with it b/c it would give the black look, as well as add some texture/grip and add another layer of water sealent for the blade. I don't know how effective it would be on a composite blade but on a wood blade it would definitely help keep water out over time.

[K9 Unit 1]

woot i found a fellow mechanic...i'm gonna start apprenticeship sometime xP

i reckon that spray would probably work on wood blades

[bigsnake76 2]

League Game/game means something - blade re taped

Pickup - no way

Or if there are to many cuts, new tape.

[Too Old 1]

woot i found a fellow mechanic...i'm gonna start apprenticeship sometime xP

i reckon that spray would probably work on wood blades

I was an ASE Master Auto from '79-'99-ish. Finally wised up and crawled out from under the hood and became a service writer. Did that for a year and then moved on to being service manager at an RV dealership. Been there just over 9 years now. Still will do some of my own light maint on our vehicles, and also build/sell mainly drag race GM auto transmissions and other race parts. A good tech with proficient troubleshooting abilities and a strong work ethic can make a decent living. Learn to do electrical/electronic diagnosis and the rest is a piece of cake. ;)

[hockeyguy39 0]

i tape after every game/practice and i do it from around the middle but closer to the heel to the toe

[1stLiner91 0]

me too, and I do the toe ever so perfectly.

I'd like to try spiraling the tape on my blade :P

[mickz 107]

I tape mine as soon as I see any part of the blade exposed, either from skate cuts or wear on the bottom. I get 2 ice times max out of a tape job.