What do you think is better? <BR> <BR>Do you use shoes on a soft top board? <BR> <BR>Thanks, scott

I have grip tape on my Kampus Swing skate. I prefer the grip tape over foam. I feel I have more control of the skate. Definitely go with the 3Thirteen Bling shoes. <BR> <BR>The foam is great for other people who may go out with you because they may not have shoes with them. With grip tape you need shoes.

I've ridden both and I go with the tape and shoes. I just got an old pair of Vans. I think the response is better with the tape because the foam absorbs pressure without transmitting it to the board.

I ride a foam top. Mainly because I dont want to mess with shoes. But I have never ridden tape...

chris, couldn't the same thing be said about the soles of the shoes absorbing force? <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>I wear shoes, mainly cause i have seen photos of people's toes sliced mostly off by the fins.

Tim- I guess if you are riding in flipflops!!!!!

insoles? isn't half the point of wearing shoes to absorb the shock? hehe

i went with grip, only because it was less money, the one they had in stock, and it will give me better control.

ryan, that is, IF you ever ride! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/lol.gif" border=0>

tim i am 100% sure im riding this weekend.

ha ha skate shoes don't have insoles or absorb shock. well maybe the newer ones do, but back when i skated in my checkered vans, oh yeah, foot rubber ground.

so you are saying rubber is an inelastic material?

Does anyone know what size is best for me if i ride behind a super air natique and a 34' jet boat and im 6'1" 150 lbs. thanks ahead of time if anyone can help me <BR> <BR>-cody

oops.. forgot to start a new thread, sorry about that bro