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Traction Pads vs Surf Wax

Written by Steve Beale
Traction Pads vs Surf Wax

Traction pads are better if you don’t want the hassle of waxing your board each time and also if you are looking to progress into doing turns on a shorter

Posted in Accessories, traction padsTagged surf wax, traction pads

Types of Surfboard That Do (and Don’t) Work With Traction Pads

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Types of Surfboard That Do (and Don’t) Work With Traction Pads

Traction pads are best suited to shorter fiberglass surfboards and for those of an intermediate level and up since they help with turning. Traction pads cannot be put on soft-top

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5 Ways Adding a Traction Pad to Your Surfboard Helps!

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5 Ways Adding a Traction Pad to Your Surfboard Helps!

A traction pad offers extra grip over wax and also keeps your back foot from slipping off the end of your board. It stays grippy without any extra care or

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Perfect Traction Pad Placement: Guide for Surfers

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Perfect Traction Pad Placement: Guide for Surfers

Getting a traction pad for your surfboard is a really helpful way to add grip and to take your surfing up a notch. Although wax works well for grip, many

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Do You Need a Traction Pad for Your Surfboard? (Maybe + When)

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Do You Need a Traction Pad for Your Surfboard? (Maybe + When)

When buying a surfboard, there are plenty of accessories and surf gear items that you can get to go with your board. Surfboard fins, and a leash are a necessity,

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What Size Surfboard to Learn On?

Written by Steve Beale
What Size Surfboard to Learn On?

Starting surfing needs gear, and once you get into it a bit more, will come time to get a surfboard to learn to surf on.  This is a crucial step,

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