Squid grip vs. Tractor grip?

drifter136 · Posted: Feb 24, 2003 2:37 pm Post subject: Squid grip vs. Tractor grip?

I have a smooth grip handle right now. I don't feel I get good enough grip with it and I'm ready to upgrade my handle anyway. I'm probably not going with EVA, think I'll stick with rubber. So, between Squid and Tractor, which one gives a good comfortable grip? Pros and Cons to each would be cool.

Brian R · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 161 City: da noke

i would go with eva foam because the rubber will eat away your hands in the warm weather..when i was in fl the rubber handle litteraly gave me HOLES in my hand that bled every day.. i had to bandage them up . they hurt and took a long time to get back to normal.. but now that i got a eva handle i will never go back.. think about it

BoardC3 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 380 City: Ithaca, NY

ya i have tractor on my handle and after a 5 day wakeboarding week my hands were covered in blisters

drifter136 · Posted: Feb 24, 2003 5:08 pm Post subject:

Have either of you ever had problems with the EVA ripping or anything?

Brian R · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 161 City: da noke

my handle ripped once and i glued it and it lasted for the rest of the summer.. but i ride everyday and it took a hard beating.. i had it for 2 summers.. and then i got a new one

Ryan_m · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 653 City: glen ellyn

deffinatly dont go with tractor.... unless you have strong enough calisus on your hand to handle it.

BoardC3 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 380 City: Ithaca, NY

i dont have EVA but im planning on getting it this year, i still got my tractor.

drifter136 · Posted: Feb 24, 2003 5:46 pm Post subject:

Brian R,
Did you have a Tractor grip? The Squid doesn't look like it'd be too rough, I haven't gotten to hold one yet.

snowboardcorey · Posted: Feb 24, 2003 6:49 pm Post subject:

Yeah, new tractors will tear you up, try a smooth grip, some brands use a thicker rubber than others for a more tacky feel, otherwise go eva, I have the Hardline spider grip and its rad, you can ride all day and never get blisters. Also alot of EVA comes in different thickness and density. Hardline gets progresivly bigger in diameter from the spider to the waffle to the club, true story check it out.

Brian R · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 161 City: da noke

yeah i had a tractor like a couple 2 years ago.. but after my hands almost fell off i couldnt stand not to get one made of eva... so i invested in one and my hands have thanked me ever since.. i havent held (or used) a squid grip so i couldnt tell you what they are like.. sorry man

aussie_stu · Posted: Feb 24, 2003 9:32 pm Post subject:

my vote is for the smooth rubber of masterline, got one this season and won't go for anything else, also tried the EVA style with the square knobs (MI5 I think), and found it way too slippery, ruber rocks. Laughing

Krashr31 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 238 City: Florida

I had a eva foam tractor grip handle and the Bubb Rubb started ripping after two weeks. Id go with something that feels good and looks durable

Dees · Posted: Feb 25, 2003 6:46 am Post subject:

I have strong calisus on my hands