Flashlight Grip Tape

[UFO]

Does anyone know of any companies that sell some type of grip tape for flashlights? I remember back in the 70's, we used to put grip tape on our skateboards so we wouldn't go sliding around everywhere. Gave us a much better gripping surface.

I'm sure someone, somewhere makes this stuff. Anyone know who?

 

[Olumin]

look for pistol grip tape. talon grips makes DIY sheets you can cut yourself.

 

[bykfixer]

Lowes/Home Depot etc sell "safety" tape for steps. It's pretty much the same stuff we used on skateboards back when skateboard safety gear consisted of volley ball pads and thin plastic hockey helmets.

 

[LEDphile]

Check your local sporting goods store for hockey stick tape

 

[bykfixer]

Here's an oldy but goody

Slippery flashlight? Try Wrap-Fix Tape!

I was looking around Wal Mart today checking out some stuff, including their $15 Mag AA LEDs (not on clearance here, or not priced as such....) and happened to find some stuff that I remember I used years ago for some things.. It was with the duct and electrical tapes, and it's called Wrap-Fix...

www.candlepowerforums.com

 

[UFO]

Thanks guys. I'll do some checking around.

 

[aznsx]

You might also want to goto 'fenix-store > cool gear > page 2' and check out their several GEAR GRIPZ products. Never used and don't know anything about them, but thought of them when I read your post. Looks handy, so if you try any, let us know how they work!

 

[UFO]

I will definitely do that. Thank you Brother.

 

[ikanode]

Also look at bicycle handlebar tape for even more options.

 

[UFO]

Also look at bicycle handlebar tape for even more options.

I never even considered that. Thanks man.

 

[electrolyte]

Even though I am familiar, I would not have thought of it for this, good idea. There are very many types of bicycle handlebar tape. The old time stuff as all cork back when racers wore pretty much black so the grease would not show. Now, be prepared for option shock since there are so many colors, and materials. You can make your flashlight as sticky or slippery as you want, in a wide variety of patterns and colors. Some versions come with more than one thickness option so people can adjust bar diameter to the size of their hands.

 

[Athecal]

Does anyone know of any companies that sell some type of grip tape for flashlights? I remember back in the 70's, we used to put grip tape on our skateboards so we wouldn't go sliding around everywhere. Gave us a much better gripping surface.

I'm sure someone, somewhere makes this stuff. Anyone know who?

Can always use good old friction tape. Found in any home improvement big box store.

 

[electrolyte]

I am pretty sure that the stuff that we used to call "friction tape" was the tape used to wrap soldered joints in knob and tube wiring.

 

[knucklegary]

^ Yes and it's sticky and leaves residue as well..
I'd go with Fenix cool gear options 👍

 

[Scotty321]

Does anyone know of any companies that sell some type of grip tape for flashlights? I remember back in the 70's, we used to put grip tape on our skateboards so we wouldn't go sliding around everywhere. Gave us a much better gripping surface.

I'm sure someone, somewhere makes this stuff. Anyone know who?

I use tennis racket grip tape. I'm not a fan of the rubber Tallon Grips, skateboard tape is too aggressive for me, and I didn't want to deal with the sticky adhesive from other tapes.

Although you can find different colors and thicknesses at a decent sporting goods shop, if you don't mind black, Wmt sells Wilson for cheap and it works fine.

 

[bykfixer]

^ Yes and it's sticky and leaves residue as well..
I'd go with Fenix cool gear options 👍

Plasti-dip then poke it a buncha times with a soldering iron for a reversable grip. Comes in many colors too. And one could do a custom job with the hot poker.

Like the new avatar. 👌

 

[knucklegary]

That's the one thing I like about Streamlight is their textured rubberized tubes. Great for rainy nights!

The photo was taken by a friend with cell phone. Sitting in truck up in foothills looking towards ocean through the eucalyptus (Monterey Bay) Airlines con trails criss-crossed.. A few mins after the shot the cross slowly vanished. Reminds of the lit cross on hillside in Livermore, CA

 

[parnass]

I have also used inner tubes, rubber O-rings, and heat shrink tubing to improve grip.

 

[YAK-28]

i saw some tennis racket tape on amazon, lot to chose from.

 

[GadgetGeek]

You could also use drumstick grip tape.