At one it was just a band aide solution when you had come to the last bit of tape on your roll but now it’s a mainstay. These three or four strips are all you have and all you need. A last minute option that turned into a persisting priority. Just a few friendly strips to let them know you’re there.Ī quick fix that turned into a test of time. The Description: A few layers dead center of the blade, nothing more nothing less. It’s for the player who wants a work of art but with far less substance, someone who likes to keep things lean and mean while staying tight to the toe. Essentially it’s the sock but with a ¼ of the work. The heel is shown no love and is completely left out in the cold.Ī distant cousin to The Sock, The Toe Nail is every bit as masterful and cheeky. Only an all-around grand master of the tape roll can pull off one of these bad boys.ĭescription: A complete wrapping of the toe of your blade that ends abruptly in the middle of the blade. The Sock is complete mastery of the tape roll on every level strip width, wrinkle factor and symmetry.
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A full blown way of life on the ice and off of it.
More than just an accessory to your stick, the sock is a work of art. When completed it should look similar to a sock that’s covering the blade of your stick. Often a pair of scissors is needed to complete the look and trim off the extra overhang off the toe. If done correctly there will be no visible blade peeking out from the tape. Description: A complete covering of the entire blade by white tape.