How to install a traction pad on your surfboard

How to apply a traction pad on your surfboard

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[Shakas420]

its better if you sand the surface before laying down the pad

[SurfRidecom]

There's no need to sand the board before applying the pad. As long as you properly clean the surface and let the adhesive set, you won't have any problems.

[staffordacdc]

how to you remove an old traction pad?

[SurfRidecom]

Try grabbing the traction pad by the tail block and pull it up the board as if you were peeling a banana. If you're having difficulty prying the pad from the board, use a hair dryer to heat up the pad's adhesive. Be careful to limit the amount of direct heat hitting the surfboard though.

[staffordacdc]

Thank you very much :) will give it a go. Just bought a second hand board to get back into surfing and the traction pad is in a funky position! Just dont want to tear up a layer of glass! haha

[SurfRidecom]

@SurfRidecom Yeah, no problem. Good luck!!

[schnozzable]

its self explanatory....

[KPriorify]

That's a pretty sweet board, brah.

[21kulisek]

what happens if you are replacing a traction pad and the surface you are putting it on is a little bumby?

[Miguel Surf]

what are traction pads for?

[ZER0GRAVITYAIRS0FT]

Can you do this on a Soft Top? If so how?

[kaziki]

quick question i ahve 2 boards my 7foot foam board and my 6.4 fibre glass board is it possible to put a tail pad on a foam board or is it for fibre glass boards only ? also where did you get the cleaning solution i ddint realy here what it was called cheers!

[jimmyh2o]

The 3M adhesive is Heat Activated. You gotta heat up your board moderately for best results. Like with the sun or blow dryer, never hotter than you can touch.

Don't peel off the backing completely! Pull back 1/4 of the paper and handle each piece without ever touching the glue with your oily fingers. You can also position the entire piece before sticking on to your board.

Keep the pieces much closer together. The corners will peel off from use if you place them as far apart as is in this video.

[Shakas420]

Ok.. did not know. Thanks for the vid anyways