Tape Troubles

[Racer8 0]

This year I have been using Andover black hockey tape for the blades of my stick. After much peeling and frustration, I am fed up with this tape and am looking to change. Not only does this tape peel off the face of the blade, but it doesn't peel cleanly off the blade leaving gooey streaks behind.

Any recommendations on tape that will last more than a beer league game or half a pick up game? I use either Dr. Zogs or Top Shelf wax, depending on what my LHS has in stock. Perhaps I've been using bad batches of tape all year, but something must be done. I've noticed that epuck.com has "pro cloth tape" by Renfrew. Is there actually a pro tape, and if so, is it more adhesive and durable? Any good ideas on tape?

[seanmccann 3]

I use tape by Renfrew. I like to tape my stick every skate but it for sure could last 4-5 skates. I really like it.

[Cavs019 710]

I use this stuff called "comp-o-stick" tape. It has beastly adhesive and takes a good skate cut or slash to rip it.

[Chadd 916]

Marz sent me a sample of comp-o and I really like it. Normally I'm lucky to get a game out of a tape job but I got 4 games out of comp-o. Sportstape and renfrew don't last more than a game, jaybird isn't bad but Comp-o really works for me.

[Racer8 0]

where do you get comp-o-stick from? LHS? Internet? Chadd?

[seanmccann 3]

where do you get comp-o-stick from? LHS? Internet? Chadd?

I dont know where Chadd gets it from but you get get it from http://www.redhotretail.com/goget.cfm?lotI...etail-new&SID=1

[Chadd 916]

I'll find out who my rep is at the show, maybe I'll get a few cases.

[seanmccann 3]

I'll find out who my rep is at the show, maybe I'll get a few cases.

I really want to try some but buying small stuff on online shops is a rip off on shipping for Canadians. :(

[Racer8 0]

Chadd, please do and let me know. Why do they call it comp-o-stick? Is it for composite blades? Seems like a strange name for tape.

[Accord 0]

I use some no-name brand that my LHS has.

[Racer8 0]

Yeah, I know, I've wanted to buy new tape online for a long time, yet couldn't justify buying anything else.

[Chadd 916]

Chadd, please do and let me know. Why do they call it comp-o-stick? Is it for composite blades? Seems like a strange name for tape.

That's the brand name, you would have to ask them why they chose it.

[Racer8 0]

^^

As long as it works they can call it what they want.

[wingnut17 0]

Try icewarehouse.com, they have some new blade tape that comes in white and black.

[duckjob 1]

don't know about online, but the hockey giant in Anaheim sells comp-o-stick tape . I didn't see any other brands at the time, but I have bought tape from them in the past that was crappy no name stuff.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

I must admit the Comp-O-Stik tape is the BEST I've used wear-wise, however, what I didn't like about it was the texture. I still prefer the soft feel of Sportstape.

[Racer8 0]

What was it about the texture of the comp-o-stick that you didn't like? I've always linked feel with the blade. I suppose if I had to choose between durability and feel in a tape I would go with durability. After having to retape my stick after every time I'm on the ice, yes, I would go with durability.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

The Sportstape is very soft - it almost feels layered. (They specifically designed it to work with composite blades, which are hard) It is stronger than most tapes on the market, but Comp-o-stik blew everyone out of the water in terms of wear. I'm on my third game with the same tape job.

[Fletch 219]

Comp-O-Tape is brutal on your gloves. It works great for the blade but for grip on my stick I like Renfrew.

[Racer8 0]

Sounds like comp-o-stick is the way to go in blade tape. Thanks guys.

[Guest Marcelo Cordoba]

Chadd, please do and let me know. Why do they call it comp-o-stick? Is it for composite blades? Seems like a strange name for tape.

Your assumption is correct. That is exactly what it is named for.

[tokes 0]

Renfrew, I cannot stand Renfrew. Doesn't last worth crap, and the edges of it always fray and the tape comes apart.

[kosydar 0]

I'm interested in trying out the Comp-O tape. Right now I'm using Sportstape and Andover. I like them both, but I can never get more than one session out of them.

[Sven 1]

I just have this tape whats available at my lhs, dont care actually ;)

[duckjob 1]

Now that I actually think about it, this stuff is pretty durable. I've gotten two inline games, an on the pond session and a 2 hour long ice pick up out of my current tape job, and it looks fine.