Looking at that pic I think I would just go with a pad that stays more straight on the kicktail lower edge so the leash hole isn't completely buried or need hacking.I reckon it was. The board looks like it's had a couple sessions on it.
I got the pad off. It wasnt actually that tough once i figured out the proper heatgun technique.
Looking at this replacment pad and Im not sure if its the one. It would definitely work with some leash plug modification but visually it does not bring me joy.
I think might save this pad for my Bomdia which is en route and figure something else out for the swordfish.
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