Mono Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 this is how my left pedal looks like after about 500km. Is it that the grip tape doesn't like sand? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilmann Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 My V8 has seen much less kilometers of light use and the pedals start showing blank spots already. Seems much less durable than the grip tape used by other brands or the commonly available stuff for skateboards. Should not be such a big deal to replace it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Tilmann said: My V8 has seen much less kilometers of light use and the pedals start showing blank spots already. Seems much less durable than the grip tape used by other brands or the commonly available stuff for skateboards. Should not be such a big deal to replace it though. good to know, then I don't need to blame myself and my relentless usage behaviour Do you have by any chance a pointer for durable grip tape? Edited February 7, 2017 by Mono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilmann Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mono said: Do you have a pointer for durable grip tape? No, sorry. I just bought plain black skateboard size pieces via eBay and used it mainly with my Msuper V1. That lasted >6 months/1000km despite the ribbed surface of those pedals. Even then, it did not loose its grip - eventually it ripped at the edges. For high quality tape, I would turn to a specialty skate store (Berlin has plenty ). Whatever I used to cut that stuff (scissors, cutter knife) did not like to cut anything else afterward . Want to try laser cutting eventually... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 @Jason McNeil Do you carry replacement pedal grip for the Inmotion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechShizzle Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Rehab1 said: @Jason McNeil Do you carry replacement pedal grip for the Inmotion? I did talk to @Jason McNeil today and he said he has replacement pedals (I'm definitely picking up a pair), but I didn't ask about the grip tape itself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 IIRC, the pedals are indeed not overly expensive. Still I won't be able to bring myself buying new pedals each time the grip coating is falling off. Just not possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Launchpad Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=WING+WALK+COMPUND&x=0&y=0 Lots of products available for the wing walk area on a low wing airplane. Any of them should work for the peddles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jason McNeil Posted February 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2017 On 2/7/2017 at 7:28 PM, Rehab1 said: @Jason McNeil Do you carry replacement pedal grip for the Inmotion? In a way, will be providing some high quality skateboard grip tape. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 22 hours ago, Launchpad said: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=WING+WALK+COMPUND&x=0&y=0 Lots of products available for the wing walk area on a low wing airplane. Any of them should work for the peddles. Aircraft Spruce.....that brings back memories! Great company! Are you a pilot? 11 minutes ago, Jason McNeil said: In a way, will be providing some high quality skateboard grip tape. Very good! Thanks! My pedal grips are still satisfactory but I thought it would be nice to have an OEM replacement as I do like the Inmotion logo depicted on the factory grips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Launchpad Posted February 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Aircraft Spruce.....that brings back memories! Great company! Are you a pilot? Yes I'm a pilot. That is one reason I have jumped on the EUC bandwagon. I fly my small plane into many small airports and often they are a mile or two out of town. I have been carrying a folding bicycle but it is bulky and weighs 32 lbs. My EUC fits perfectly in the plane and weighs less than the bicycle, making it perfect for my uses. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, Launchpad said: Yes I'm a pilot. That is one reason I have jumped on the EUC bandwagon. I fly my small plane into many small airports and often they are a mile or two out of town. I have been carrying a folding bicycle but it is bulky and weighs 32 lbs. My EUC fits perfectly in the plane and weighs less than the bicycle, making it perfect for my uses. And I thought EUCs aren't allowed in airplanes, my mistake 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee guy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 @Mono, as a pilot flying your own plane (be it rented, shared, or owned) you can bring whatever you want. It's like the difference between taking public transportation (flying commercial), vs driving yourself. Pilots have seperate entrances and aren't checked. ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechShizzle Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Launchpad said: Yes I'm a pilot. That is one reason I have jumped on the EUC bandwagon. I fly my small plane into many small airports and often they are a mile or two out of town. I have been carrying a folding bicycle but it is bulky and weighs 32 lbs. My EUC fits perfectly in the plane and weighs less than the bicycle, making it perfect for my uses. This would have been perfect back when I was flying. Thought about the folding bicycle like you, but decided it was too heavy to lug around (plus the 100+ degree heat in summer where I'd fly into for work!). Sold my Cherokee 6 a few years ago so I missed the opportunity to use an EUC for getting around the airports. On the other hand, my pug, "Co-Pilot", wouldn't appreciate me wheeling around while she just watched. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 @Coffee guy, I was making a joke... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee guy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ah. (facepalm) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Now, this is the right pedal after 800km, I must say I am slightly disappointed: Does anyone know what the missing screw is for and how it was supposed to stay in place? Edited March 5, 2017 by Mono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) On 10 February 2017 at 6:47 AM, Mono said: @Coffee guy, I was making a joke... I got it. ? Edited March 4, 2017 by Smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Instead of replacing grip tape over and over again, what about this: butter some epoxy on the (cleaned and roughened) pedals, then sprinkle some course grit into it before it sets. you could even creat a custom pattern. here are some examples. Sorry I couldn't find "InMotion" under "pictures of decorative sand" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Mono said: Now, this is the right pedal after 800km, I must say I am slightly disappointed: Anyone knows what the missing screw is for and how it was supposed to stay in place? Slightly disappointed that the pedal is showing wear? Is this another joke? @Smoother has a good idea about using sand and glue to cover the pedal. That is common practice on ships to prevent slips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 minute ago, steve454 said: Slightly disappointed that the pedal is showing wear? Is this another joke? not this time. 1 minute ago, steve454 said: @Smoother has a good idea about using sand and glue to cover the pedal. That is common practice on ships to prevent slips. A pair of replacement pads (not the original ones) are 15 bucks and there is the option to use skateboard grip tape. I will try to find out which is likely to be the more durable solution. The cheap grip tape I have tried on the blank spots doesn't even last for a week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofjob Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Learn from the skateboarders / longboarders (Mob, Jessup, and Grizzly seem to come up often): (this thread should be called "V8 Griptape durability", no? the actual metal of the pedals themselves are not wearing down right?) Edited March 5, 2017 by houseofjob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, houseofjob said: (this thread should be called "V8 Griptape durability", no? the actual metal of the pedals themselves are not wearing down right?) right, it probably would just fly off after all screws have been gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Mono said: not this time. A pair of replacement pads (not the original ones) are 15 bucks and there is the option to use skateboard grip tape. I will try to find out which is likely to be the more durable solution. The cheap grip tape I have tried on the blank spots doesn't even last for a week. Here is my idea. Use flat bottom shoes with rubber soles. Glue the grip tape to the bottom of the shoes. Apply a rubber coating to the pedals. It could be millimeters thick. This would improve grip and shock absorption. crickets chirping Edited March 5, 2017 by steve454 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesrg Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 another option is apply truck bed-liner spray. Pretty tough and should be able to do it once. However good luck removing it after. 3M makes them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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