Taping your stick is totally personal preference. As a general rule, you want to tape the blade of the stick from heel to toe.

A good way to get extra life out of your stick blades is to run a strip of sock tape along the bottom of your blade before taping it up. You won't feel the extra strip of tape but it will add life to the bottom of your blade.

A tip to keep ice from building up on the tape of the blade of your stick is to use a stick wax. Rub the wax on the entire taped area of your blade and then smooth it in with a puck to seal it. This should help your tape to last longer as well.

How you tape the grip of the butt end of your stick is your call but to enhance the feel and grip you might want to try some specialty grip tape . Once you try it, you'll be hooked.