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Skateboard Tape for Custom Rail Grip

Skateboard Rail Tape that customizes your equipment without permanent modification. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in USA since 1935.

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Skateboard deck with Guard-Tex rail tape on edges
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Why Skaters Customize Rails

Grab tricks require rail grip. Plastic rails change board character permanently. Grip tape wears out in grab zones. You want customization without permanent modification.

Adhesive rail guards leave residue and can pull graphics. Most rail solutions are commit-or-not propositions.

Skaters need rail customization that's fully reversible — change your setup as your style evolves.

How Guard-Tex Works for Skating

Grab Zone Grip

Build up rails where you grab for kickflips, grabs, and bonelesses. Create custom grip zones for your tricks.

Zero Deck Damage

Guard-Tex has no adhesive. Remove anytime with no damage to deck, graphics, or finish.

Fully Adjustable

Change your setup as your style evolves. No commitment, no permanence.

Guard-Tex vs. Plastic Rails

Plastic rails permanently change board feel and weight. Guard-Tex is lightweight, adjustable, and removable. Try different setups without commitment.

How to Wrap Your Rails

1

Wrap Grab Zones

Focus on deck edges where you grab for tricks. Usually the nose and tail areas, depending on your style.

2

Customize Thickness

More layers for more pronounced rail feel. Experiment to find your preference.

3

Skate and Adjust

Test your tricks. Adjust wrap positions and thickness as your style develops.

Pro Tips From Skaters

  • Remove wraps for ledge sessions — they add friction on slides and grinds.
  • Black Guard-Tex is invisible on dark decks.
  • Wrap tail edges for better grip on no-comply tricks.

Skateboard Rail Tape FAQ

Does it affect board slides?

Yes — adds friction. Remove for ledge and rail sessions, add back for grab tricks. Easy to swap setups.

Will it survive heel drag?

Moderate use, yes. Heavy brake foot drag will wear through. Easy to rewrap when worn.

Can I wrap the tail or nose?

Yes. Some skaters wrap edges for grip on specific tricks. Experiment to find what works for your style.

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