Originally Posted by
cxwrench
Don't do that with DSP Lizard Skins and some other tapes...you'll instantly turn a $40.00 job into an $80.00 job.
As always, follow the manufacturer's directions when installing. Doesn't Lizard Skins tape include a warning
not to stretch their tape when installing? That would be your first clue.
OP's tape is EVA backed PU tape, and similar to Supacaz Sticky Kush tape. Stretching for install is advised. Calvin's advice here is to take a piece of tape before wrapping and pulling on it to see how much stretch it can take before installing, since cheaper EVA/cork tapes will tear before EVA/PU tapes will.