[Closed] Rim tape necessary or better substitutes?

I have used electrical tape and its been fine but i guess it depends on how sharp the edges of your rim are/how thick you wrap it/tyre pressure.

Elec tape seems to work ok at mtb pressures but for the £3 I'd get the real deal.

True say, don't know why I'm moaning at £3, just thought it might be worth a shout. : )

I used 2 layers of some cheap insulation tape, mainly because I couldn't be bothered going to the LBS at the time.

used both together, Rim tape first then electrical if more was needed

I use a couple of wraps of electric tape, because it's cheap and light.

I've used masking tape for the past couple of years with no issues!

I've been using a single wrap of electrical tape for about 2 years now. I dont weigh much and never run high pressures. Also my rims have nothing sharp in em. Even run tubeless!!

3M crossweave tape. Much stronger than lecky tape. Works tubeless too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-ROLL-19mm-x-50m-Crossweave-Reinforced-Tape-/180337800112?pt=UK_Packaging_Materials&hash=item29fcf873b0

I use the stuff reggiegasket linked to - works great.