Are traction pads and arch bars used in flatland skimboarding?

Question

I know some people use them, but would you reccommend or suggest using them. I don't feel like messin up my new board with pads that won't work.

Answer 1

they are but I'd just use some s*x wax

save some money

Answer 2

some people use them but  they are not neccessary

Answer 3

ya sometimes