Best traction pad for surfing a shortboard?

Question

Are some traction pads better than others? What should I look for in one? Whats your preference? Whats with the different kinds of center arches and tail kicks? What are the best center arches / tail kicks?

Answer 1

well traction pads really dont matter to me. i usually go to the surfshop when i need a new one and ask the guys there whats the best one that they have in stock and they will give it to me and i buy it. thats all there is to it. some surfers prefer a different brand of pads because they say it has better grip but out of all the pads that i have tried, they all feel the same to me. but thats just me. other surfers have different opinions so i would just try different ones and see which one i like better. hope this helps.

Answer 2

well traction pads really dont matter to me. i usually go to the surfshop when i need a new one and ask the guys there whats the best one that they have in stock and they will give it to me and i buy it. thats all there is to it. some surfers prefer a different brand of pads because they say it has better grip but out of all the pads that i have tried, they all feel the same to me. but thats just me. other surfers have different opinions so i would just try different ones and see which one i like better. hope this helps.

Answer 3

No not really. Just find one that you like and fits good on your board. It's really all about what you like

Answer 4

Basically all traction pads feel the same to me when i'm out surfing.  For the most part all the pads have the same grip to them its just some have square ridges, some have diagonal ridges, ect.  I use creatures of leisure Clay Marzo traction pad because i like the design of it.  That's what i comes down to is the design that you like.

Good luck and keep surfing!

Answer 5

Dude they are all the exact same thing....its all about if your a label w***e or not.