Why do skateboards have grip tape on them?
To put grip tape on a board you must first take the tape off of
the plastic/wrapper. Then you put it on your board try not to get
any air bumps. Then cut off the extra tape on the sides with a
knife or maybe scissors. take some of the extra grip tape and file
down the edges. Then take your screws for the trucks and push them
through the holes. After that just attach the trucks, wheels,
bearings, risers, and hardware and you're good to thrash.