Black Diamond Grip Application Kit - Preferred (File/Knife/Awl)
SKU: BD-FILE + AWL + CS-CUTTER
Description
The Black Diamond Grip Application Kit, Preferred includes a file, knife, and awl. It adds the awl for bolt holes and air bubbles to the file and knife.
The file runs along the top edges of your deck to create an abrasive outline, making the cut easier and more accurate. Its 6" round steel file has a grooved surface for maximum abrasion, engineered to hold up to silicon carbide griptape, and the rubber-coated handle keeps you from slipping. The knife is a credit-card-size folding griptape knife. Three folds turn the card into a pocket utility tool that's thinner, lighter, and sharp as a scalpel, with a surgical steel blade and an extra-long 65mm cutting edge (a conventional utility blade is 25mm). The awl does two jobs: poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts, and get rid of pesky air bubbles. A natural wood handle gives a comfortable, ergonomic grip, and the contoured 6" poker gets it right the first time.
Who the Black Diamond Preferred Kit Is For
- Anyone gripping their own board
- Skaters building a new setup
- Shop mechanics
- Gift buyers
Features
- Black Diamond Grip File
- Black Diamond Pocket Griptape Knife
- Black Diamond Grip Awl
Benefits
- Clean, professional grip jobs
- Tools that work together
- Everything for the job in one buy
How to Grip a Board
- Peel the backing from your griptape and apply it evenly to the top of your deck.
- Roll it down firmly to push out air bubbles and get a full bond.
- Run a file along the top edges of the deck to create an abrasive outline.
- Cut along that outline to trim off the excess griptape.
- Poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts, and pop any leftover bubbles.
Specs
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Grip Application Kit, Preferred |
| Includes | 1 file, 1 knife, 1 awl |
Compare Black Diamond Grip Tools
Black Diamond makes four griptape tools. Buy them on their own or in a kit.
| Product | Includes |
|---|---|
| Grip Awl | Awl |
| Grip File | File |
| Grip Roller | Roller |
| Pocket Griptape Knife | Knife |
| Basic Kit | File + knife |
| Preferred Kit (this page) | File + knife + awl |
| Precision Kit | Roller + file |
| Pro Kit | Roller + file + awl + knife |
FAQ
What's in the kit?
A file, knife, and awl.
Do I need special tools to grip a board?
No, but the right tools make it faster and cleaner: a roller for the bond, a file for the outline, a knife for the cut, and an awl for the bolt holes.
Which kit should I get?
The Pro Kit has everything. The Basic Kit covers the outline and cut, the Preferred Kit adds the awl, and the Precision Kit pairs the roller and file.
Description
The Black Diamond Grip Application Kit, Preferred includes a file, knife, and awl. It adds the awl for bolt holes and air bubbles to the file and knife.
The file runs along the top edges of your deck to create an abrasive outline, making the cut easier and more accurate. Its 6" round steel file has a grooved surface for maximum abrasion, engineered to hold up to silicon carbide griptape, and the rubber-coated handle keeps you from slipping. The knife is a credit-card-size folding griptape knife. Three folds turn the card into a pocket utility tool that's thinner, lighter, and sharp as a scalpel, with a surgical steel blade and an extra-long 65mm cutting edge (a conventional utility blade is 25mm). The awl does two jobs: poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts, and get rid of pesky air bubbles. A natural wood handle gives a comfortable, ergonomic grip, and the contoured 6" poker gets it right the first time.
Who the Black Diamond Preferred Kit Is For
- Anyone gripping their own board
- Skaters building a new setup
- Shop mechanics
- Gift buyers
Features
- Black Diamond Grip File
- Black Diamond Pocket Griptape Knife
- Black Diamond Grip Awl
Benefits
- Clean, professional grip jobs
- Tools that work together
- Everything for the job in one buy
How to Grip a Board
- Peel the backing from your griptape and apply it evenly to the top of your deck.
- Roll it down firmly to push out air bubbles and get a full bond.
- Run a file along the top edges of the deck to create an abrasive outline.
- Cut along that outline to trim off the excess griptape.
- Poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts, and pop any leftover bubbles.
Specs
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Model | Grip Application Kit, Preferred |
| Includes | 1 file, 1 knife, 1 awl |
Compare Black Diamond Grip Tools
Black Diamond makes four griptape tools. Buy them on their own or in a kit.
| Product | Includes |
|---|---|
| Grip Awl | Awl |
| Grip File | File |
| Grip Roller | Roller |
| Pocket Griptape Knife | Knife |
| Basic Kit | File + knife |
| Preferred Kit (this page) | File + knife + awl |
| Precision Kit | Roller + file |
| Pro Kit | Roller + file + awl + knife |
FAQ
What's in the kit?
A file, knife, and awl.
Do I need special tools to grip a board?
No, but the right tools make it faster and cleaner: a roller for the bond, a file for the outline, a knife for the cut, and an awl for the bolt holes.
Which kit should I get?
The Pro Kit has everything. The Basic Kit covers the outline and cut, the Preferred Kit adds the awl, and the Precision Kit pairs the roller and file.