Octopus RastaRobb 3-Piece Octo Grip
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A signature Octopus traction pad built for real tail control
The Octopus RastaRobb is a three piece Octo Grip tail pad carrying the signature of surfer Robbie McCormick. It is built 30mm tall with a 5mm arch and a 45 to 90 degree tail kick, giving surfers a raised, adjustable back foot reference point right where the board needs it most.
Features and construction
- Three piece Octo Grip pad layout
- RastaRobb (Robbie McCormick) signature grip
- 5mm arch bar for back foot positioning
- 45 to 90 degree adjustable tail kick
- 30mm overall pad height
Who this traction pad is for
This pad suits surfers who want a dedicated, grippy tail section rather than relying on wax alone, especially in the warm, often glassy conditions typical of South Florida surf. The taller 30mm profile and arch bar give a clear back foot marker for pumping down the line, while the adjustable tail kick lets a rider dial in the exact launch angle they push off before a turn or a duck dive.
Installing and living with the pad
Traction pads like this are applied to a clean, dry deck, peeling back the adhesive backing in sections and pressing firmly from the arch outward so no air bubbles form under the grip. Rinse the pad with fresh water after sessions to clear salt and sand out of the grooves, and let it air dry fully before the board goes back in a bag, which keeps the adhesive bond and the texture of the grip performing over time.
Octopus as a brand
Octopus makes traction pads, corduroy grip, front and back surfboard grip pads, leashes, board socks, wetsuit dry bags and backpacks, and its team has included surfers such as Nate Tyler, Dion Agius, Chippa Wilson, Brendon Gibbens and Colin Moran. The RastaRobb Octo Grip is one of the brand's signature tail pad designs built around that competitive surf pedigree.
Why buy it from Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers with boards and hardware since 1978, and stocking a focused Octopus traction pad lineup means shoppers can pair the right grip to their board without guessing. Buying it here also means a knowledgeable crew on hand if questions come up about fit or application before the next paddle out.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Octopus
- Product
- Octopus RastaRobb 3-Piece Octo Grip
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Rastaaarobbb (robbie Mccormick) Signature Grip
- Feature
- Octo Grip Pad
- Feature
- 5mm Arch
- Feature
- 45º-90º Tail Kick
- Feature
- 30mm Tall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Octopus RastaRobb traction pad?
- It is a three piece Octo Grip tail pad carrying surfer Robbie McCormick's signature grip design, built 30mm tall with a 5mm arch and a 45 to 90 degree tail kick.
- How tall is the Octopus Octo Grip tail pad?
- The pad stands 30mm tall with a 5mm arch bar.
- Can the tail kick angle be adjusted on this pad?
- Yes, this pad is built with a 45 to 90 degree adjustable tail kick.
- Is this an Octopus signature model?
- Yes, it is the RastaRobb signature grip, named for surfer Robbie McCormick.
- What other products does Octopus make besides traction pads?
- Octopus also makes corduroy grip, front and back surfboard grip pads, leashes, board socks, wetsuit dry bags and backpacks.