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Why are traction pads $50?
- Thread starter cjs2002
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honestly, album and a couple of the other boutique-y brands that do resin tints on basically everything seem like they're very self conscious that a big part of the marketing/brand is that guys posting their new board on instagram or whatever -- I'm sorta surprised that they don't suggest or include pads with complementary color highlights.
HaydenShapes makes somewhat of a decent looking fish traction pad
Haydenshapes Traction - Split Fish Swallow
Haydenshapes Traction - Split FishSpecifically made for the Hypto Krypto Twin and MISC.
www.haydenshapes.com
not really Out of Business. Just focused on another category that makes them more money
I can't find a more current thread on traction pads so I'll resurrect this one.
I've got a few boards to pad up. A fishy quad and a step up. In a perfect world I'd roll down to my local shop and grab one off the wall. In this imperfect world, my local shop does not keep a robust selection of pads in stock and they start at $48 if I find one there or at Proof Lab.
Questions:
-Are there any that people are staying away from?
-Are people paying $50+?
-Are people buying pads on Amazon? When I google "Da kine traction pad" several amazon links pop up undercutting the DTC Da Kine page. Legit? Past season? does it matter? Is sttep/cheap or backcountry any different?
I've got a few boards to pad up. A fishy quad and a step up. In a perfect world I'd roll down to my local shop and grab one off the wall. In this imperfect world, my local shop does not keep a robust selection of pads in stock and they start at $48 if I find one there or at Proof Lab.
Questions:
-Are there any that people are staying away from?
-Are people paying $50+?
-Are people buying pads on Amazon? When I google "Da kine traction pad" several amazon links pop up undercutting the DTC Da Kine page. Legit? Past season? does it matter? Is sttep/cheap or backcountry any different?
I’ve tried Colby+ 2 piece flat pad and a leash. Both cost effective and as good as anything else I’ve tried in the last few years. I like thinner corduroy pads so it fits the bill. Also tried the Surf Squared front traction a while back. Was good enough as well. Seems to be all the same sh!t, just unlabeled/unbranded. Sites like Evo also often have name brand pads on sale for a good price. I’m not super picky on traction and am self aware about my surfing abilities, so “good enough” is my default requirement.
colbyplus.com
Traction and Leashes
Surf gear built using Best-in-the-World materials like Yamamoto neoprene and TiZip zippers
colbyplus.com
These ones are pretty good. Similar to the old x-trak.
Amazon.com: Ho Stevie! Premium Surfboard Traction Pad [Choose Color] 3 Piece, Full Size, Maximum Grip, 3M Adhesive, for Surfing or Skimboarding : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Ho Stevie! Premium Surfboard Traction Pad [Choose Color] 3 Piece, Full Size, Maximum Grip, 3M Adhesive, for Surfing or Skimboarding : Sports & Outdoors