Jessup Griptape - The original, Jessup Griptape was the first to bring silicon carbide griptape to the skateboard industry. Jessup has been manufacturing the best griptape since 1975 and has gripped over 25 million decks. This means Jessup has easily gripped more boards than all other griptape companies combined. The Jessup Griptape is the one evo swears by from beginning to end.