Octopus John Doe 2-Piece Corduroy Grip
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A Two Piece Corduroy Grip Tail Pad from Octopus
The Octopus John Doe 2-Piece Corduroy Grip is a tail pad built around Octopus's Corduroy Grip surface, giving surfers a dependable back foot anchor point on the tail of the board. As a two piece design measuring 11.8 inches by 12 inches, it's sized to work across a range of tail shapes while keeping the traction focused where the back foot lands.
What This Pad Is Made Of
- Two piece tail pad construction
- Corduroy Grip surface texture
- Made from neoprene
- No arch bar
- 50 degree tail kick
- 27mm tall
Who Should Run This Pad
This pad suits surfers who want a no-arch traction setup, meaning the pad relies on the Corduroy Grip texture and the 50 degree tail kick rather than a raised arch bar for back foot lock-in. The 27mm height gives a moderate kick for pushing into turns and generating drive off the tail, which works well for surfers riding a variety of board shapes along the South Florida coast.
Fitting and Caring for the Pad
Traction pads like this one are applied to the deck of the board using their adhesive backing, positioned so the tail kick sits where your back foot naturally lands when you pop up. Since it's made from neoprene, rinse the pad with fresh water after each surf session to clear salt and sand out of the Corduroy Grip texture, and let it air dry fully before storing the board to help the adhesive and grip surface last.
About Octopus
Octopus makes traction pads and surf accessories, including tail pads, corduroy grip, front and back surfboard grip pads, leashes, board socks, and wetsuit dry bags. The brand's gear has been used by surfers including Nate Tyler, Dion Agius, Chippa Wilson, Brendon Gibbens, and Colin Moran.
Why Shop Octopus at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has been supplying South Florida surfers with board accessories since 1978, and we stock Octopus traction pads because they hold up to daily salt and sun. Grab this Corduroy Grip pad in store or online to dial in your back foot traction before your next session.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Octopus
- Product
- Octopus John Doe 2-Piece Corduroy Grip
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Tail pads
- Feature
- Made from: Neoprene
- Feature
- Two piece tail pad
- Feature
- No arch
- Feature
- 50º tail kick
- Feature
- 27mm tall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Octopus Corduroy Grip?
- Corduroy Grip is the textured grip surface used on this Octopus tail pad, designed to give a two piece traction pad a secure, no-arch back foot hold.
- What size is the Octopus John Doe traction pad?
- This pad measures 11.8 inches by 12 inches as a two piece tail pad with a 27mm tall, 50 degree tail kick and no arch bar.
- Does the Octopus John Doe pad have an arch?
- No, this pad is a no-arch design, relying on the Corduroy Grip texture and 50 degree tail kick for traction instead of a raised arch bar.
- What is Octopus traction pad made from?
- This Octopus tail pad is made from neoprene with a Corduroy Grip surface texture.