Its traction pad a must have on a Skimboard?

Question

I just bought a Zap Pro, Im a noob and just reaching the waves after a couple of months with another board

Its really neccesary to get a traction pad or should I just stick with wax until I get more pro?

Answer 1

Traction pads are great. You find your footing more easy which is a definate plus on balance issues being centrered and everything.. But i mean iof your just starting out theres really no need as long as your having fun. just use wax... if you get to the point where you think im not going to get much better unless you get a pad,, get one.. or heck go spend 25 bucks and get one now..thats a decision youll have to make, but yea there worth it.