Gaffers Tape

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It’s All About The Adhesive

It’s All About The Adhesive

There are lots of tapes that can be used for marking routes on climbing walls. We’ve seen duct tape, vinyl tape, paper tape and electrical tape used for that purpose. All of them are wrong! Duct tape leaves a sticky residue and has no “grippability”. Paper tape is not very durable and does not like […]

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Need Finger Protection? Try Gaffers Tape

Need Finger Protection? Try Gaffers Tape

Finger protection tape can be expensive.  This cloth tape with vinyl adhesive can cost as much as $3.00 for a 15 yard roll. Gaffers tape (route setting tape) is essentially the same product and can be purchased for as little as $7.19 for a 55 yard roll.  Big difference! Gaffers tape is woven cotton cloth […]
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