Slater Designs 4 Piece Flat Traction Pad
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A 4 Piece Flat Traction Pad from Slater Designs
Shoppers searching for a Slater Designs traction pad are usually looking to dial in their board's grip without adding an arch bump or kick tail, and this 4 piece flat traction pad from Slater Designs does exactly that. It is a flat layout, built as four separate traction pieces rather than one continuous pad.
The Slater Designs Approach
Kelly Slater describes the line as a quest to create something different, something that appeals to where he wants to go on a wave. The goal behind Slater Designs traction is discovering a new feeling underfoot, drawing a new line, or taking a different track on a wave, and sharing that idea with other surfers is part of what keeps the design process going.
Who This Traction Pad Suits
- Surfers who prefer a flat traction layout over a pad with a built-in arch or kick
- Anyone wanting to customize back foot or front foot placement using a 4 piece set rather than a single molded pad
- Surfers who want a traction option tied to Kelly Slater's own board feel preferences
Island Water Sports stocks Slater Designs traction for the South Florida surf crowd looking to set up their board exactly the way they want it, whether that is a shortboard or a board where a flat, modular pad layout works better than a fixed one.
Installing and Caring for a Traction Pad
Traction pads adhere with a peel and stick backing, so a clean, dry, wax-free deck surface is important before applying any of the four pieces, and pressing each piece down firmly along the edges helps it bond. Rinsing the board and pad with fresh water after sessions and keeping it out of prolonged direct sun when not in use helps the adhesive and foam hold up over time.
About Slater Designs
Slater Designs is built around Kelly Slater's own approach to surfboard design and traction, focused on new feelings underfoot and new lines on a wave rather than sticking to a single traditional layout.
Why Shop This at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has served South Florida surfers since 1978, and Slater Designs traction pads are part of the surf hardware lineup stocked for riders dialing in their board setup in-store or online.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Slater Designs
- Product
- Slater Designs 4 Piece Flat Traction Pad
- Gender
- Unisex
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a flat traction pad or does it have an arch bump?
- It is a flat traction pad, part of Slater Designs' 4 piece configuration rather than a pad with a built-in arch.
- How many pieces come in this traction pad?
- It comes as 4 separate traction pieces.
- Can I put a traction pad on a foam board?
- This listing is for the Slater Designs 4 piece flat traction pad itself; check your board deck surface and the pad's peel and stick backing for compatibility before applying.
- Who designs Slater Designs traction pads?
- The line reflects Kelly Slater's own approach to board feel, described as a quest to find a new feeling underfoot and draw new lines on a wave.
- Is Slater Designs traction different from a standard tail pad?
- This is a flat, 4 piece traction layout rather than a single molded tail pad, giving surfers a modular way to set traction placement.