BONES WHEELS - "VATO RAT" SKATEBOARD GRIPTAPE SHEET (9" X 33" / BLACK)
Lock your feet into a legendary piece of skateboard heritage with the Bones Wheels Vato Rat Griptape Sheet. Featuring the iconic, timeless "Vato Rat" artwork originally penned by Craig Stecyk, this griptape brings core graphic pedigree directly to your top sheet. Beneath the clean aesthetic lies a premium-grade, heavy-duty formulation designed to handle the high-velocity demands of technical street lines, concrete skatepark transitions, and heavy stair sessions.
Cut to a versatile 9" x 33" sheet, this griptape provides full edge-to-edge coverage for modern street shapes, cruiser builds, and standard popsicle decks.
Technical Specifications & Product Details
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Brand: Bones Wheels
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Graphic Pattern: Iconic Vato Rat Emblem (Craig Stecyk Original)
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Colorway: Classic Matte Black with Printed Artwork
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Sheet Width: 9.0"
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Sheet Length: 33.0"
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Grit Material: Premium Silicon Carbide
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Backing Style: High-Tack Waterproof Adhesive Backing
Heavy-Duty Silicon Carbide Grit & High-Tack Bonding
Every physical property of this 9" x 33" sheet is engineered to maximize shoe traction, simplify installation, and survive harsh daily use:
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Premium Silicon Carbide Grit: Formulated with a medium-coarse silicon carbide grain structure that delivers an uncompromised level of grip. It provides excellent shoe traction and catch control for complex flip tricks, yet remains fine enough to prevent excessive or premature shoe wear.
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Iconic Vato Rat Visual Accents: The striking Vato Rat logo stands out cleanly on the top sheet, allowing you to customize your setup with a classic look that speaks to the deeper roots of skateboard culture.
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Weatherproof High-Tack Adhesive: Assembled with a specialized, pressure-sensitive backing that bonds instantly to your deck's top veneer. This heavy-duty adhesive layer resists peeling, lifting, and bubbling through drastic temperature changes or moisture exposure, keeping your edges locked down tight.
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Clean, Crack-Free Trimming: The flexible, tear-resistant backing material ensures effortless application and seamless edge trimming. It cuts cleanly under a razor blade without chipping or fraying, leaving you with smooth, professional-grade rails.
Product Summary
The Bones Wheels Vato Rat 9" x 33" Black Griptape is the premier choice for street skateboarders, transition purists, and old-school aficionados who demand elite shoe lock-in and classic graphic style. By matching a premium silicon carbide grit profile with a high-tack weatherproof backing and timeless Vato Rat heritage art, Bones Wheels delivers an uncompromised board-control surface built to grip tighter, cut cleaner, and last longer.
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