Black Diamond Grip Awl
SKU: BD-AWL
Description
The Black Diamond Grip Awl makes the most tedious part of setting up a skateboard a lot easier. 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 Grip Awl Is For
- Anyone gripping their own board
- Skaters who hate air bubbles
- Shop mechanics
- Skaters who want clean bolt holes
Features
- Contoured 6" poker
- Natural wood handle
- Pokes bolt holes and pops air bubbles
Benefits
- Clean bolt holes every time
- No more air bubbles
- Comfortable to use
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 Awl |
| Poker | 6" contoured |
| Handle | Natural wood |
| Includes | 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 (this page) | Awl |
| Grip File | File |
| Grip Roller | Roller |
| Pocket Griptape Knife | Knife |
| Basic Kit | File + knife |
| Preferred Kit | File + knife + awl |
| Precision Kit | Roller + file |
| Pro Kit | Roller + file + awl + knife |
FAQ
What do I use an awl for?
To poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts and to pop air bubbles.
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.
Is it part of a kit?
Yes. It's in the Preferred Kit and the Pro Kit.
Description
The Black Diamond Grip Awl makes the most tedious part of setting up a skateboard a lot easier. 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 Grip Awl Is For
- Anyone gripping their own board
- Skaters who hate air bubbles
- Shop mechanics
- Skaters who want clean bolt holes
Features
- Contoured 6" poker
- Natural wood handle
- Pokes bolt holes and pops air bubbles
Benefits
- Clean bolt holes every time
- No more air bubbles
- Comfortable to use
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 Awl |
| Poker | 6" contoured |
| Handle | Natural wood |
| Includes | 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 (this page) | Awl |
| Grip File | File |
| Grip Roller | Roller |
| Pocket Griptape Knife | Knife |
| Basic Kit | File + knife |
| Preferred Kit | File + knife + awl |
| Precision Kit | Roller + file |
| Pro Kit | Roller + file + awl + knife |
FAQ
What do I use an awl for?
To poke holes through the griptape for your mounting bolts and to pop air bubbles.
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.
Is it part of a kit?
Yes. It's in the Preferred Kit and the Pro Kit.