Grizzly
Founded by pro skater Torey Pudwill, Grizzly Griptape is the most iconic griptape brand in street culture. Instantly recognizable thanks to its famous bear cut-out logo (Grizzly Bear), the Californian brand offers the perfect balance of formidable traction, extreme durability, and unmatched style. Whether you are looking for a classic perforated griptape to avoid bubbles or unique graphic designs, Grizzly ensures you stay locked to your board with maximum style. Feel free to check out our tips on how to apply your griptape perfectly or explore the rest of our accessories selection.
The Story of Grizzly Griptape: From Kitchen to Global Success
The Grizzly adventure started in an incredibly authentic way: in the kitchen of pro skater Torey Pudwill when he was just a teenager. Using a bear-shaped cake mold, he cut out his own griptapes to hand out to his friends at Los Angeles skate spots. A few years later, backed by Diamond Supply Co.'s distribution, Grizzly Griptape grew into a major global brand, adopted by the most technical skate team on the planet (from Luan Oliveira to Chris Joslin). Grizzly perfectly embodies this successful transition between core skateboarding and streetwear culture.
Grip Technology Designed for Technical Skateboarding
Beyond its ultra-popular aesthetics, a Grizzly griptape is first and foremost an essential technical component to control your board. Designed to meet the demands of modern skateboarding, it offers an ideal grit level: rough enough to keep the board glued to your feet during flip tricks, yet balanced enough not to destroy your skate shoes in three sessions.
Here is what makes Grizzly griptapes available on our shop so strong:
- Micro-perforated anti-bubble technology: All Grizzly grips feature tiny, naked-eye invisible perforations. This allows air to escape instantly during application, guaranteeing a smooth, flawless setup with zero annoying air bubbles.
- Flexibility and easy setup: The high-quality vinyl backing makes the grip flexible and super easy to trim with a utility knife around bolt heads and the contours of your skateboard deck without crumbling or tearing.
- The Bear Cut-Out logo and graphic designs: The brand made a name for itself thanks to its grips featuring the pre-cut bear silhouette, revealing the wood color of your complete skateboard. Grizzly also offers fully printed grips featuring tie-dye patterns, camo, or unique artistic collaborations.
- Unmatched durability: Grizzly's ultra-strong adhesive withstands temperature variations and moisture. Your Grizzly griptape stays welded to your board and never peels at the edges, even after weeks of heavy use.
Why Buy Your Grizzly Griptape at Independent Skateshop?
At Independent Skateshop, we know a good griptape completely changes the feel of your board. Grizzly is the ultimate brand if you want to combine pro-level traction with the unique style of a brand validated by the streets. Whether you keep it classic with a solid black grip or want to flash a big logo, we’ve selected the best of their collection. Order your Grizzly griptape right now on our site, enjoy our fast shipping, and get ready to ride in style! If you have any doubts during installation, check out our skateboard griptape buying guide.