Front and back traction - no wax?

toddo

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yeah i do it on most of my boards now. sick of wax going soft and melting in summer. i like the smoother front pads like o&e, CI or octopuss. I don't think it grips anymore than a good wax job to be honest.

ive got a roll of gryptalite to try on my next board
 

Duffy LaCoronilla

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yeah i do it on most of my boards now. sick of wax going soft and melting in summer. i like the smoother front pads like o&e, CI or octopuss. I don't think it grips anymore than a good wax job to be honest.

ive got a roll of gryptalite to try on my next board
No wax in between front and back pads?
 

toddo

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No wax in between front and back pads?
no need on a shortboard. the furthest forward my back foot would go is butting up against the front of the pad, and theres enough traction doing that for situations where my foot is that far forward. On a step up i have a little strip that goes in front of the pad and that gives a bit more coverage(disclaimer - my surfing does not involve full rotors or anything remotely like that where you might need to bring it forward.)
 

ghostshaper

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I remember being a grom and using a front deck patch with arch bar, then visiting my grandparents on Oahu. If that doesn't toughen up your nipples, then nothing.
 
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