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The World’s 1st Woven Skate Grip.

Skateboard Deck

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Assembly6 = 3rd Coat of Non-Slip Compound5 = Traction Aggregate4 = 2nd Coat of Non-Slip Compound3 = 1st Coat of Non-Slip Compound2 = Hemp Substrate/Base1 = Double Sided Tape

Engineered in AustraliaPATENT PENDING‘Ramshackel’, the ‘A-Frame Wave Logo’, ‘Progressive Boardware’, ‘FGT’, ‘FGT Series’, ‘Fray Grip Technology’ and ‘Invented by Ramshackel’ are all Trademarks of Ramshackel.

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Congratulations on purchasing your new FGT Series product. For more detailed instructions go to: https://sites.google.com/a/ramshackel.com/fgt_installation/

Tools Required* A new, sharp Utility knife, for trimming double-sided-tape* Sharp scissors, for trimming fabric* Paint brush* Stirring stick* Pencil for forming holes in fabric for the truck hardware * Pick for Advancing the Fray

Kit Contents* FGT Fabric* Double-sided-tape * Pot of liquid Non-Slip compound* Traction Aggregate* Quick Setup Guide

Warnings* Adult supervision recommended during installation, as sharp instruments are required.* Skateboarding is a dangerous activity, and could lead to serious injury or death. Use this product at your own risk. Always wear protective safety gear including a helmet. Always skate within your ability. Always follow tra�c safety rules.*Although the liquid non-slip compound is an environmentally compliant coating, and contains no hazardous ingredi-ents, care should still be taken in handling the product. Avoid eye and skin contact during application. The best way to avoid contact is by wearing safety goggles and protective gloves. Apply the product in a well ventilated area. Do not ingest the product. If you have any concerns, please contact Ramshackel for a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet.* Do not leave the fray so long that it will get caught in your wheels. This could result in injury. Ramshackel recommends leaving no longer that 25mm (1 inch).

Installation StepsStep 1) Remove hardware & existing grip. Ensure deck is clean.Step 2) Place double-sided tape strips on deck, ensuring edges line up but do not overlap.Step 3) Using the knife, trim away the excess double-sided-tape by running the blade around the rim of the board.Step 4) Using the knife, cut out small, round holes in the double-sided-tape to allow the screws for your trucks to go through.Step 5) Iron out any creases in the FGT fabric using a normal clothes iron, with the artwork face down.Step 6) Slowly lower the fabric onto the deck, ensuring the fabric is parallel to the edge of the deck, and that the printed artwork is centred.Step 7) Place your hand in a plastic bag & rub the fabric �rmly all over the deck to ensure it is stuck down. Ensure the fabric is stuck down well, right up to the edges. Note that the double-sided-tape adhesive requires pressure to “activate”.Step 8) Using a pencil, form holes in the fabric to allow the screws for your trucks to go through. Form the holes without cutting the fabric. Poke the pencil through from the fabric side, not the wheels side.Step 9) Thoroughly stir the pot of liquid non-slip compound. Step 10) Using a paintbrush, paint the liquid compound onto the fabric. Apply it evenly. Only apply ONE coat for now. DO NOT get any liquid compound in the screw holes, leave a ¼ inch (6mm) gap around the screw holes. - When painting around the edge of the board, gently pull UP on the fabric that is hanging over the edge of the board, so that you can see where to stop painting. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you DO NOT PAINT THE FABRIC THAT WILL BECOME THE FRAY. Otherwise it will not fray at all. Refer to the Installation Diagram to see where the liquid compound should stop.Step 11) Allow the 1st coat of compound to dry for at least 1 hour.Step 12) Add a second coat of liquid compound, and proceed to the next step IMMEDIATELY.Step 13) WHILE THE 2ND COAT IS STILL WET, sprinkle traction aggregate evenly over the entire deck using the shaker bottle. You do not need to apply too much. The kit comes with multiple grades of Aggregate/Grit to suit all skate styles. You can mix and match sizes to suit your style, for example, on a longboard apply MEDIUM grit over most of the deck, but then use some EXTRA LARGE grit in critical areas that require maximum traction when doing slides. Or, if you ride mostly barefoot, just apply the liquid compound and no grit at all. Note, each bag of grit included with your kit will cover the entire deck with approximately 30% left over. DO NOT apply all of the bags.Step 14) Allow the 2nd coat to dry for at least 24 hours.Step15) Use a dry paintbrush to gently brush o� any excess/loose traction aggregate.Step 16) Add a third coat of liquid compound, and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours. The 3rd coat encapsulates the aggregate into the grip.Step 17) Using the scissors, trim away the excess fabric. DO NOT cut right to the edge of the board if you want frayed edges. You’ll want to leave approximately 25 mm (1 inch) hanging over.Step 18) Depending on the look you want, you can use a pick/nail to unweave some or all of the excess fabric, and create the frayed edge. You can pick the fabric to create di�erent e�ects, e.g. forming holes, pulling back individual threads, creating shapes, or just cutting the threads di�erent lengths. Or, remove the fray entirely.Note: Ideally, leaving your deck for 5 days before skating will allow the non-slip compound to reach its fully hardened state, which will extend the life of your FGT installation.

Quick Setup Guide