Gorilla Skimboard Arch Pad
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Gorilla Skimboard Arch Traction Pad
The Gorilla skimboard arch pad gives your back foot a dedicated point of reference on the deck, so you can plant your stance with confidence the moment you hit the wet sand. Built from 8mm EVA foam, it is designed for security, comfort, and control on every run.
What This Pad Is Made Of
- 8mm EVA skimboard arch for security, comfort and control
- Diamond III groove pattern
- Three piece pad construction
Gorilla uses high quality EVA foam that offers incredible grip, stays light weight, and does not absorb water, paired with industrial grade adhesive so the pad stays stuck to your board run after run. The Diamond III grooves and sanded surface hold your feet in a vice like grip, with the groove and arch shape tailoring the exact feel underfoot.
Who Should Add This Arch Pad
This arch pad suits skimboarders who want a firmer, more defined back foot placement than a flat tailpad alone provides. It is a natural upgrade for riders sprinting across the beach into a shorebreak wave, where a split second of slipping traction can mean missing the wave entirely.
Applying and Maintaining the Pad
Wipe down and dry the deck surface before applying the pad so the adhesive sets fully, then press along all edges and let it cure before your first session. After sessions in saltwater, rinse the pad with fresh water and let it air dry to protect the EVA foam and keep the adhesive bond strong.
About Gorilla
Gorilla builds its traction pads around EVA foam and industrial grade adhesive specifically for the demands of skimboarding, where boards run through sand and shallow water on nearly every wave.
Why Shop This Pad at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has served South Florida's surf and skim community since 1978. Shop the Gorilla arch pad here for gear that is built for our local beach conditions, backed by staff who ride what they sell.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Gorilla
- Product
- Gorilla Skimboard Arch Pad
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- 8mm EVA skimboard arch for security, comfort and control
- Feature
- Pad Grooves: Diamond III
- Feature
- Pad Pieces: Three
- Feature
- Pad Grooves: Diamond III
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a skimboard arch pad used for?
- It gives your back foot a raised, defined point of traction so you can find your stance quickly while running into a wave.
- What is the Gorilla arch pad made from?
- It uses 8mm EVA foam designed for security, comfort, and control, bonded with industrial grade adhesive.
- Does the Gorilla arch pad absorb water?
- No, the high quality EVA foam is light weight and does not absorb water.
- How many pieces does the pad come in?
- The pad is a three piece design with a Diamond III groove pattern.
- Will the pad stay stuck to my board?
- Yes, Gorilla uses industrial grade adhesive specifically to keep the pad firmly stuck to your board.