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Thick pads????

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Created by sebol > 9 months ago, 9 Nov 2012
sebol
WA, 753 posts
9 Nov 2012 10:40AM
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I do mostly surfing but could not enjoy a session without trying at least 5 boost (I have straps).

Unfortunately, the pading on kite surfboards is way thin and I tend to finish my session with sore heels from the impacts.

I miss the thick pads from my early days on a twin tip.

Does anyone can recommend some decent pading that hopefully won't interfere too much with the straps as I like to keep them real loose so I can move my feet easy?

Let me know,

sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
9 Nov 2012 12:00PM
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Hmmm, sounds like a pretty impossible situation... But! You could always put a layer of blue yoga mat under existing surfboard deck grip that you have? Or, something similar could be found at clark rubber to ad another layer under and make it thicker.

Good luck.

Radman
WA, 629 posts
9 Nov 2012 12:45PM
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stone surf in geraldton has 12mm pads that are super comfy

default
WA, 1255 posts
9 Nov 2012 1:12PM
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these are thick pads and I've been told super comfy


captainKel
WA, 18 posts
9 Nov 2012 2:03PM
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Nice one default :)

I almost choked on what I was eating because I was laughing so hard. Keep up the humour!

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
9 Nov 2012 2:53PM
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default said...
these are thick pads and I've been told super comfy





You can boost big with these as they've got wings

sebol
WA, 753 posts
9 Nov 2012 3:40PM
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^^^^^^^^
Those are rubbish, they absorb way too much water and make the board heavy, other sugestion were welcome tho

pgc
VIC, 886 posts
9 Nov 2012 7:45PM
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smook boards has up to 15mm

pattiecannon
QLD, 593 posts
9 Nov 2012 8:15PM
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cauncy said...
default said...
these are thick pads and I've been told super comfy





You can boost big with these as they've got wings


haha, you can land your whole load, hard as you like too, worry free, when you're riding with these pads

Andrash
WA, 637 posts
9 Nov 2012 10:07PM
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sebol said...


I do mostly surfing but could not enjoy a session without trying at least 5 boost (I have straps).

Unfortunately, the pading on kite surfboards is way thin and I tend to finish my session with sore heels from the impacts.

I miss the thick pads from my early days on a twin tip.

Does anyone can recommend some decent pading that hopefully won't interfere too much with the straps as I like to keep them real loose so I can move my feet easy?

Let me know,



I use 1cm thick EVA foam, medium density, under the pads of all my surfboards. Purists may detest, but they give a much smoother ride in chops, save the boards from dents when boosting, and save my knees from repeated impacts. The worst, in my experience, is the constant high freqency vibration coming from a rigid epoxy board. After a 2-3 hours session, it's the main reason of coming in, unless it's glassy cross shore......... not with the extra padding.

pattiecannon
QLD, 593 posts
10 Nov 2012 8:23AM
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Hey Andrash, where do you get your 1cm thick med density EVA? Can you post photos an a 'how to' ?

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1913 posts
10 Nov 2012 8:21AM
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sebol said...



Does anyone can recommend some decent pading that hopefully won't interfere too much with the straps as I like to keep them real loose so I can move my feet easy?

Let me know,


Just go to your local Clark rubber store - youll find what you need there... buy it in squares and cut it to what suits your deck n foot movement etc

Too easy

Andrash
WA, 637 posts
10 Nov 2012 8:30AM
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pattiecannon said...
Hey Andrash, where do you get your 1cm thick med density EVA? Can you post photos an a 'how to' ?


there is a shop here which sells EVA foam by metre. It's cheap. Make a search, there should be a few in your area.
How to:
1. peal the original pads off gracefully.
2. stick them onto the EVA foam
3. cut the foam around the pads in an angle of 45-60 degree
4. glue them back onto the original place of the pads with contact adhesive or something which can be easily removed later by a solvent. (not liquid nail )
5. Stick them on, and loosen the foot straps

Andrash
WA, 637 posts
10 Nov 2012 8:32AM
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default said...
these are thick pads and I've been told super comfy




...yes, they might be OK if you never jybe...

bobajob
QLD, 1535 posts
10 Nov 2012 1:36PM
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Andrash said...
default said...
these are thick pads and I've been told super comfy




...yes, they might be OK if you never jybe...


Or lean right over in a toeside turn

elliemcglinn
QLD, 3 posts
10 Nov 2012 7:45PM
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Well it looks like topic turned on other way. Keep on track guys.


cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
10 Nov 2012 8:40PM
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default said...
these are thick pads and I've been told super comfy





used these once to find the wave PERIOD was monthly

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
10 Nov 2012 11:52PM
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Man up and f the straps and pads off and go strapless...
Any spectators will thank you for it...



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