Octopus Hobgood 2-Piece Hybrid Grip
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Octopus Hobgood Traction Pad for Wider Tail Blocks
The Octopus Hobgood 2-Piece Hybrid Grip is built with a slightly wider outline to match boards that carry a wider tail block, giving surfers a stable, locked-in platform right where the tail narrows least.
Welded Corduroy Grip and Octo Groove
- Welded Corduroy Grip fused to the Octo Groove pattern for improved board feel and foot placement
- Upper Corduroy Grip section to reduce knee rash during long summer sessions
- Two-piece hybrid construction with welded seams for a clean, low-profile finish
- No arch, 50 degree tail kick, 25mm tall
- Pad measures 12.2 inches by 11.9 inches
- Imported
Who This Pad Is For
This is a tail pad for surfers riding boards with wider tail outlines, from performance shortboards to fuller-tailed shapes common in South Florida's smaller, punchier wind swell. The Welded Corduroy Grip section rewards a back foot that likes to feel the board rather than dig into deep kicks, making it a good match for riders who value board feel over an aggressive arch.
Application and Care
Traction pads go on a clean, dry deck. Peel the backing in sections, press firmly from the center outward, and use a heat source like sunlight or a hair dryer to help the adhesive set fully before the first session. Rinse the pad with fresh water after ocean sessions and let it air dry to keep the corduroy texture and adhesive bond performing over time.
About Octopus
Octopus builds traction pads and surf accessories, including corduroy grip, front and back deck pads, leashes, board socks, wetsuit dry bags, and backpacks. The brand's team includes surfers Nate Tyler, Dion Agius, Chippa Wilson, Brendon Gibbens, and Colin Moran.
Why Buy This Pad at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers since 1978, and our team can help match this pad's outline and kick to the board it is going on before you check out.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Octopus
- Product
- Octopus Hobgood 2-Piece Hybrid Grip
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- 12.2" x 11.9"
- Feature
- Two-piece Hybrid Grip with welded seams
- Feature
- No arch / 50º tail kick / 25mm tall
- Feature
- Imported
- Feature
- Two-piece Hybrid Grip with welded seams
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is the Octopus Hobgood traction pad?
- It measures 12.2 inches by 11.9 inches with a slightly wider outline built for boards with wider tail blocks.
- Does the Octopus Hobgood pad have an arch bar?
- No, this pad has no arch. It has a 50 degree tail kick and stands 25mm tall.
- What is Welded Corduroy Grip?
- It is Octopus's corduroy texture welded to the Octo Groove base, designed to improve board feel and foot placement while the upper corduroy section reduces knee rash.
- Is this a one-piece or two-piece traction pad?
- It is a two-piece Hybrid Grip pad with welded seams.
- Is Octopus a good traction pad brand?
- Octopus is a dedicated traction and surf accessory brand used by team riders including Nate Tyler, Dion Agius, Chippa Wilson, Brendon Gibbens, and Colin Moran.