Octopus Split 3 3-Piece Corduroy Octo Grip
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Octopus Split 3 Corduroy Traction Pad
The Split 3 is a 3-piece corduroy traction pad from Octopus, built to give your back foot a secure grip on the deck of your surfboard. Octopus makes traction pads, corduroy grip, and other surf accessories including leashes, board socks, and wetsuit dry bags, and this pad is part of that surf accessory lineup.
Corduroy Texture and 3-Piece Layout
Corduroy traction pads use a ribbed surface texture rather than the raised kick and arch bumps found on some other pad styles, giving a grippy but low-profile feel underfoot. The 3-piece construction lets you position each section of the pad on your deck to match your own stance and foot placement rather than committing to one fixed shape.
Who This Pad Is For
Any surfer who wants reliable back foot traction without a bulky pad will get use out of this. Because it is sold as separate pieces, it suits riders who like to fine-tune where their grip sits on the tail, whether you are surfing regularly in South Florida's beach breaks or keeping a board rigged and ready on the boat for a session between other water activities.
Installing and Caring for a Traction Pad
Traction pads are applied to a clean, dry deck with the adhesive backing already built in, so wipe down the area with rubbing alcohol before applying to help the pad bond properly and last through regular saltwater use. Rinse the pad with fresh water after sessions along with the rest of your board to keep sand and salt from breaking down the adhesive over time, and replace a pad once the surface wears smooth and stops providing grip.
About Octopus
Octopus is a surf accessories brand known for traction pads, corduroy grip, and surfboard bags, used by team riders including Nate Tyler, Dion Agius, Chippa Wilson, Brendon Gibbens, and Colin Moran.
Why Buy from Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports stocks Octopus traction pads for surfers who want a straightforward grip upgrade for their board. Stop by and our team can help you match a pad to your board and stance before you head out.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Octopus
- Product
- Octopus Split 3 3-Piece Corduroy Octo Grip
- Gender
- Unisex
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a corduroy traction pad?
- A corduroy traction pad, like this Octopus Split 3, uses a ribbed corduroy texture on the surface to give your back foot grip on the deck, as an alternative to pads with raised kick and arch bumps.
- How do I install a surfboard traction pad?
- Traction pads are applied to a clean, dry deck; wiping the area down before applying helps the adhesive bond, and because the Split 3 comes as 3 separate pieces you can position each section to match your own stance.
- What is a stomp pad or tail pad used for?
- A stomp, tail, or traction pad gives your back foot a secure, grippy spot on the surfboard deck so your foot does not slip during turns and maneuvers.
- What other products does Octopus make?
- Octopus makes traction pads, corduroy grip, front and back surfboard grip pads, leashes, board socks, and wetsuit dry bags and backpacks.