![]() And, the tail kick will keep your foot from sliding off the back. The diamond grip has ridges on it to keep your foot from moving side to side. That being said, there is enough contrasting texture in this pad to keep you on your board. The downside of all this thinness and comfort is that there’s not as much texture to provide you with crazy, sticky grip. They’re also thin, which gives you solid board feel. We’ve found Channel Island traction pads to be extremely soft and comfortable, both under. Overall, this traction pad’s thinness helps you feel more in control and connected to your board. The thin deck pad lets you maintain board feel as you push through your fins on turns. You won’t feel like you’re standing on a memory foam mattress with this pad. However, our favorite feature of this traction pad was its thinness. The Julian Wilson model has tons of features to help you stay on the board, such as channels and holes throughout for added grip. And you certainly won’t have to worry about your foot slipping off. With the emphasis on grip, this pad wasn’t our top pick for comfort, but it wasn’t the lowest on the list, either. Most Comfortable Traction Pad: Channel Islands Mixed Grooveīest Grip Traction Pad: Astrodeck 123 New Nathanīest Budget Traction Pad: Ho Stevie! 3 Piece Tractionīest “Flat Arch” Traction Pad: Octopus Hobgood Hybridīest “Eco Friendly” Traction Pad: Sympl – N o5 Traction PadįCS traction pads are built first and foremost to be grippy, and the Julian Traction Pad, developed with pro surfer Julian Wilson, does not disappoint in that area. The Best Surfboard Traction Padsīest Overall Traction Pad: FCS Julian Wilson Traction Pad Read on for our top picks for surfboard traction pads, and for more detailed info check out our buyer’s guide and comparison table. Developing an awareness of your foot placement according to what you’re trying to do on the wave will help progress your surfing by miles. It’s easier to feel where your back foot is in relation to the board when you can tell your foot is off the traction pad, on the traction pad, or slammed against the raised kick of the pad. ![]() Unless you’re a weirdo who likes only using wax, or a Gerry Lopez type who only gets barreled and nothing else, you’ll want something on the back of your board to keep your foot locked in as you push through turns.Īnother less obvious benefit of the traction pad is that it helps with your foot placement. Traction pads, stomp pads, deck pads, tail pads, grip, whatever you want to call them, are an essential piece of equipment for your board. Whenever you have the good fortune to get a new shortboard, you’ll get the pleasure of treating yourself to a brand new traction pad, too (and maybe a leash). ![]()
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