I've used the VO tape for about 11 months and it's my favorite of the handlebar tapes I've used. I live in Portland, OR so it's out in the rain a lot. I put some proofide on it, which I thought made it feel even nicer (a little grippier) and made it match my Brooks (honey) saddle better. I'm not sure if the proofide is what's made it hold up, but it's in excellent condition - much better looking and feeling than any other tape I've had for the same amount of time.