3M Hockey Products

[3M Hockey 0]

Matt--

Any chance of Liquid-Flex being available in the US? I'd love to give it a shot!

Unfortunately at this time it is only available at Canadian Tire in Canada.

Might have to make the trek north!

MB

Any plans for an aerosol textured spray similar to what Easton/Bauer etc spray on some of their pro blades for the sandpaper like finish?

Never seen that product before .. I think we tinkered with a SPRAY product, but it was too messy, especially for kids.

Thanks for all the great ideas!

MB

[Sniper9 535]

anyone tried using plasti dip spray on their shafts for grip? http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

[Chadd 916]

anyone tried using plasti dip spray on their shafts for grip? http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

I have a shaft that I sprayed with it and it ended up with a matte black finish where I sprayed it. If the clear feels the same, I think it would be great.

[Jarick 5]

To clarify, when I meant gritty tape, I didn't mean tape that was sticky on the outside. That stuff doesn't really grab the puck well after it gets wet. I meant tape with a good thick grit, almost like a very uneven sandpaper like surface. Andover used to have a good gritty tape, but it was kind of thin and not durable. I currently use Renfrew which is thick and durable, but has a smoother grit to it.

[Chadd 916]

To clarify, when I meant gritty tape, I didn't mean tape that was sticky on the outside. That stuff doesn't really grab the puck well after it gets wet. I meant tape with a good thick grit, almost like a very uneven sandpaper like surface. Andover used to have a good gritty tape, but it was kind of thin and not durable. I currently use Renfrew which is thick and durable, but has a smoother grit to it.

What you really need is something that has vertical grooves to add spin, like on a golf club.

[Quintin 16]

Any prospect of distributing overseas?

[Reaper 0]

What you really need is something that has vertical grooves to add spin, like on a golf club.

I do this with the liquid stick flex. I brush it in vertical strokes on the blade to add grooves before it dries.

[skarbro 0]

Me too. It does a great job at creating vertical grooves when you brush it vertically.

[Sniper9 535]

ok, so i put 2 coats today on my on95 and i must say it makes a big difference compared to having only one coat of the liquid tape... it adds to the tackiness quit a bit and it is almsot like having balde friction tape) but better. definitely going to keep using it.. it also makes tearing the tape off easier as if tears in larger pieces rather than strips if your tape is chewed up. i had to retape my blade after this game because of skate tears and hackers on the other team, but the actual liquid tape held up fine.. i am sure on a regular outting, without any large skate tears, i would get at least 2-3 games with the liquid tape... and it would be because the tape itslef needs to be changed rather than the liquid tape wearing off.

[Jarick 5]

I picked up some skateboard tape at a bike shop, better than the plastic stuff I had before. It really adds a lot of spin to the puck, although the feel is like having no tape.

[Sniper9 535]

I picked up some skateboard tape at a bike shop, better than the plastic stuff I had before. It really adds a lot of spin to the puck, although the feel is like having no tape.

why dont you tape the bottom of your blade? or, would it stay on if you taped your stick as usual, then add the skateboard grip?

[robat 0]

I picked up some skateboard tape at a bike shop, better than the plastic stuff I had before. It really adds a lot of spin to the puck, although the feel is like having no tape.

Are you talking grip tape? Like sandpaper?

[dnoboy 5]

I picked up some skateboard tape at a bike shop, better than the plastic stuff I had before. It really adds a lot of spin to the puck, although the feel is like having no tape.

Yeah it is definitely a less muted feeling. But that can only be a good thing once you get used to it. The sandpaper finish basically grabs the puck for you, so it's not like you have to worry about the puck jumping off your blade.

[Steve_v3 289]

anyone tried using plasti dip spray on their shafts for grip? http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

I tried plastidip over my tape tonight. I sprayed it over my tape similar to the 3M stuff. It isn't rubbery like the 3M stuff has been described. It protected my tape really well & had a pretty good feel too. I hope it ends up making my tape last a lot longer.

[Jarick 5]

Yeah it's basically gritty sandpaper.

I think the Bladeshark people might be on to something, I'll have to try their version. The sandpaper grit is a bit much, and from what I remember the Bladeshark is made of rubber and cork, which would add a bit more cushion.

Back on topic...

[Neal 41]

What you really need is something that has vertical grooves to add spin, like on a golf club.

I actually am trying something similar to this with the liqui flex. I use the applicator's fingers to make a series of shallow vertical grooves in the liqui flex. If you wait until the product has become tacky before dragging the applicator through, they stay even after drying.

I can't say I've seen a difference yet, but I've only tried it once.

oops, I saw the reply immediately after Chadd's after posting this...

I do think this might work, especially if the grooves are deep enough.

[Slapsht25 0]

I got some of the Plasti-Dip liquid tape in the brush on style. Used 2 coats on my friction tape and it makes the tape on the blade more rubbery and the tape doesn't get wetand snow doesn't stick to it. I tried using the side of the applicator to add "ribs" across the blade and it seems to have more control, but it could just be a placebo effect of me thinking about it.

[Steve_v3 289]

I got some of the Plasti-Dip liquid tape in the brush on style. Used 2 coats on my friction tape and it makes the tape on the blade more rubbery and the tape doesn't get wetand snow doesn't stick to it. I tried using the side of the applicator to add "ribs" across the blade and it seems to have more control, but it could just be a placebo effect of me thinking about it.

I use the spray on my tape.

I think it works great. I spray two coats over friction tape & I feel it makes a big difference. The tape lasts a lot longer & gives you a very good feel when stick handling. The only thing I don't like the stuff really stinks when you put it on. You definitely have to spray it outdoors.

[tareatingrat 4]

I've tried the 3M Liquid Tape again, this time with Lowry tape and three coats of the Liquid Tape.

Had it last for a good four or five games before I needed to retape, which, for me, is pretty good.

I would not recommend using it soon after applying, though. Retaped two nights ago, had a game that night, first shift, beat to all hell...tried to straighten out some cuts and rips in the tape and had the liquid all over my hands. Definitely needs longer than 25 minutes. Closer to a few hours with a few coats.

[3M Hockey 0]

I've tried the 3M Liquid Tape again, this time with Lowry tape and three coats of the Liquid Tape.

Had it last for a good four or five games before I needed to retape, which, for me, is pretty good.

I would not recommend using it soon after applying, though. Retaped two nights ago, had a game that night, first shift, beat to all hell...tried to straighten out some cuts and rips in the tape and had the liquid all over my hands. Definitely needs longer than 25 minutes. Closer to a few hours with a few coats.

What did you think of the product? Did you notice a difference ..

As someone who has used the product for several months now I recommend the following:

1. Apply product to both sides of blade - put thin bead of product on each side .. and apply with brush - it may appear that there is NOT enough product on the blade to cover the entire surface - keep brushing it will work!

2. Let it dry - or mostly dry

3. Reapply again .. let dry

Depending on where you apply, temperature and humidity it should completely dry in 20-25 minutes - it should feel tacky/wet but should not come off to the touch ...

I found that 2 -3 applications and it s amazing! That is how I recommend application to all my friends and team mates.

Looking forward to more feedback!

Matt

[arfax 0]

The regular cloth tape looks thin/transparent but lasts pretty long. What sucks is that it leaves a lot of residue/doesn't come off clean and there is a lot of leftover crap stuck on the blade.

[tareatingrat 4]

I actually don't like the 3M tape. Too thin. I used it to candy cane my stick and it ripped off a good chunk of graphics when I took it off. I don't really care about the graphics but some might and it definitely leaves a lot of residue.

What did you think of the product? Did you notice a difference ..

With the better tape and two to three coats, yes, much better than just one coat. I would like it to take a little more of a beating, but there's only so much it can do, I'm sure.

As someone who has used the product for several months now I recommend the following:

1. Apply product to both sides of blade - put thin bead of product on each side .. and apply with brush - it may appear that there is NOT enough product on the blade to cover the entire surface - keep brushing it will work!

2. Let it dry - or mostly dry

3. Reapply again .. let dry

I did this, but it definitely needs more than 25 minutes to dry after the final coat. I would leave it for at least a few hours--better a day. I played a game about an hour after the final coat, and when I tried to fix/tear off parts of the tape that ripped or rub snow off the blade, I ended up with the liquid all over my hands.

Depending on where you apply, temperature and humidity it should completely dry in 20-25 minutes - it should feel tacky/wet but should not come off to the touch ...

I have a relatively humid basement which is rather cold, but I put a fan on the blade to speed things up. Either way, I still recommend waiting a little longer than the 25 minutes specified in the instructions.

[nazzy19 0]

I have been using the liquid flex for a few weeks now and I am happy with the results. I have been using it with Lowry tape and it has provided some much needed dampening to the notoriously hard feeling S19. It is by no means a game changer, but I can see how it "could" improve puck control. Once dry, it leaves a nice sticky surface, similar to those rubber grips on Nike/UA base-layers. Just playing around and flipping a puck on and off it, you will hear that rubber, sticky peeling sound. My stick still iced up a bit, but nothing a quick knock against the ice wouldn't shake off.

For its price @ $10+, I probably wouldn't buy it again, but if it were a little more affordable for whats basically some glorified, gritty glue, I could see its place in my hockey bag.

[seamussk8 0]

Just picked up some 3M tape for the first time.

I found as most people on here have said that it leaves alot of residue which can be annoying when you have not planned for it and have a limited amount of time. I alson find like all of you have said it lasts longer then most which is nice

[3M Hockey 0]

Just picked up some 3M tape for the first time.

I found as most people on here have said that it leaves alot of residue which can be annoying when you have not planned for it and have a limited amount of time. I alson find like all of you have said it lasts longer then most which is nice

Thanks for the continued feedback!

A few more thoughts ..

re. Price - Approx. $10 - each application should last 3 games + and you should be able to get at least 10+ applications (I have actually found that you can get considerabley more than that) - therefore for most players, quite possibly an entire seasons worth of games

Performance - glad to hear that people think the product is very durable - we are brand new to the Hockey Tape market and are doing our best to provide a quality product that performs - we are constantly looking at ways to make the product better. Thanks for your feedback!

Matt