Firewire 4-Piece Front Foot Traction Pad
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Firewire 4-Piece Front Foot Traction Pad
The Firewire 4-Piece Front Foot Traction Pad is built with Bloom, a high performance flexible foam made from algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources around the world, giving surfers front foot grip from a material with a real environmental story behind it.
Bloom Foam and What It Does
Bloom foam is created by scraping excess algae from waterways, solar drying it, and pulverizing it before foaming the material into a pad. That process helps improve the quality of waterways by removing excess algae that harms plants, animals, and people who rely on the ecosystem, recirculates fresh water back into the habitat, and aids CO2 capture and sequestration, reducing dependence on non-renewable oil. Firewire notes the algae technology results in increased durability, improved shock absorption, and reduced weight over conventional foams, and the packaging itself is made with post-consumer backing, soy based inks, and biodegradable wrapping.
- Made with Bloom algae biomass foam
- 4-piece front foot pad
- Improved shock absorption and reduced weight versus conventional foam
- Packaging uses post-consumer backing, soy based inks, and biodegradable wrapping
Who This Pad Is For
This front foot pad suits surfers who want added grip forward on the deck to complement their existing tail pad, useful for board control during turns and while paddling into position out past the break along the South Florida coast.
Installing and Caring for Your Pad
Front foot traction pads adhere to a clean, dry deck ahead of your front foot placement, positioned to match your natural stance. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater sessions and dry the deck before storage, since built up salt and sun exposure can weaken adhesive bonds on any traction pad over time.
About Firewire
Firewire elevates the surfing experience with innovative designs, new materials, and advanced construction methods.
Why Buy From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has served South Florida surfers since 1978 and stocks Firewire's Bloom traction lineup for riders who want performance grip with a lower environmental footprint. Shop online or in store.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Firewire Surfboards
- Product
- Firewire 4-Piece Front Foot Traction Pad
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Recirculates Fresh Water Back Into The Habitat.
- Feature
- Better For Your Surfing, Better For The Planet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bloom foam made from?
- Bloom is a high performance flexible foam made from algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources throughout the world.
- Is this a front foot or tail traction pad?
- This is a 4-piece front foot traction pad, designed to give grip forward on the deck rather than at the tail.
- Is Firewire's Bloom foam more durable than regular foam?
- Firewire states the algae technology creates increased durability, improved shock absorption, and reduced weight compared to conventional foams.
- Is the packaging eco-friendly?
- Yes, the packaging is made with post-consumer backing, soy based inks, and biodegradable wrapping.