20 Best Traction Pads For Surfboards (2023 Updated)

The ci traction line offers a broad range of templates, colors, kicks and arches. Much of the world’s most critical surfing is taking place under the feet of dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith, Conner and parker coffin, yadin Nicol, soli bailey and bobby Martinez who comprise our core design group for traction pads.

Dakine Retro Fish Traction Pad Less is more with our Retro Fish Surf Traction Pad. This two-piece pad features a flat-footed zero-arch design with a lower-than-standard 20 mm wedge kick. It features our proprietary blend of custom grid pattern and EVA foam that maintains the same grip and feel regardless of water temp.

Like all of our traction pads, it features biodegradable foam and marine-grade 3M adhesive.

This Signature pad from Mick Fanning is designed to surf at lightning speed. No frills for a reliable grip on the entire surface. 7 mm arch, Square Loc traction pattern and 28 mm kick on the board.

The FCS T-3 traction pad is a 3 piece pad that minimizes water drag around the rails and kick. It features a gridlock groove pattern for a more spaced tread that allows your feet to sink closer to the board.

The dimpled surface on the tread creates an extremely textured feel and toe grip channels act as anchor points to lock in your toes. The pad is approximately 13″ long x 11. 5″ wide.

Part of the original Momentum Generation, Shane Dorian set the standard for high-performance big wave surfing. Dorian’s signature traction pad is designed with board feel in mind, in waves knee-high to scary-high.

A three-piece design with 7mm center arch and 25mm tail kick offers sure grip in all conditions, and holes in the vert wedge tail kick decrease drag. Like all Dakine traction, Shane’s pad is made of biodegradable Friendly Foam, sold in plastic-free packaging, and uses marine-grade 3M adhesive.

More traction, less weight. Our Superlite Surf Traction Pad keeps your feet in place with an airy cutout pattern and proven grip. The three-piece design features beveled corners to reduce drag with a 7mm center arch and 25mm rolled ramp tail kick.

Like all Dakine traction, it’s made of biodegradable Friendly Foam, sold in plastic-free packaging, and uses marine-grade 3M adhesive.

Available in black or camo, the six-piece design allows for customization on a range of boards, and the low-profile pattern and isolated cutouts maximize underfoot grip and board feel. Like all Dakine traction, this front foot pad is made of biodegradable Friendly Foam, sold in plastic-free packaging, and uses marine-grade 3M adhesive.

Dakine John John Florence Grom Pad 2021 Our partnership with John John Florence extends to the younger generation with its custom designed pad. Designed for smaller boards and kids looking for style, this pad with its checkered cutouts provides extra grip and kick without sacrificing board sensitivity.

The perforations help free up the kicker surface for less drag. Committed to cleaning the oceans, every John John Florence product uses sustainable cardboard for packaging instead of plastic.

The Basic 5 surfboard traction pad is just what it sounds like, a basic all black, 5 piece pad. A low arch, medium kick and the added option of the extension pieces makes this pad versatile across a wide range of board tail shapes.

It features our Micro-Dot groove pattern giving it a light weight, responsive feel. Micro-Dot traction absorbs less water and is less likely to rash your knees in tropical climates.

Big wave surfer and aerialist Albee Layer relies on these traction pads when dropping into Jaws and sticking airs. This three-piece pad features 25 mm vert wedge tail kick and a 7 mm center arch plus custom beveled edges and localized cutouts for enhanced board feel.

It features biodegradable foam and marine-grade 3M adhesive.

Pro-Lite Front Foot Pad 3 Piece V1 Micro Dot – Pyramid bumps plus micro dot grip Pro-Lite Front Foot Pad 3 Piece is perfect to match your favourite tail pad. It features a V1 Micro-Dot groove pattern with pyramid bumps and the unique micro-dot finish that grips beautifully when wet.

Specifications: Designed for the centre of your surfboard. Micro-Dot groove texture. Pad length 483mm, width 400mm. Flat, no arch.

The all new FCS T-3 Pintail Tail Pad has been designed to maximise your surfing performance. The popular FCS T-3 traction pad has been reconstructed to give a better fit on surfboards with a rounded pin or pintail.

This three piece tail pad features both Double Square and Double Diamond Groove for unparalleled traction, Lock-In Directional Grooves, Coffin Arch Bar, High 30mm Tail Kick for back foot security and both perforated and sanded surfaces for extra grip.

Tail pads are designed to allow the surfer to push hard against your fins; the harder you push the more speed and drive you’ll get from your board!.

The Keanu Asing 3 piece surfboard traction pad has a high arch and a high kick with beveled, cut away edges for a better fit on narrow tailed boards. It also features our Micro-Dot groove pattern giving it a light weight, responsive feel.

Micro-Dot traction absorbs less water and is less likely to rash your knees in tropical climates. Our Version 2, flat Micro-Dot formula is now available in one colorway.

Designed to match Ezekiel Lau’s style, this surf traction pad speaks to his Hawaiian heritage. The three-piece pad is fine-tuned with a 7mm center arch and a 25mm vert wedge tail kick for solid control.

Like all Dakine traction, Zeke’s pad is made of biodegradable Friendly Foam, sold in plastic-free packaging, and uses marine-grade 3M adhesive.

A classic traction pad that’s designed to suit all boards. The FCS Essential Series C3 Classic Traction is a 3 piece traction pad designed to be simple with features that will help you to perform at your best when surfing.

Double diamond groove and sanded surfaces for enhanced grip so you can dig in and ultra thin for enhanced feel.

The FCS Julian Wilson Tread-Lite Tail Pad is all new and features the Nano-Dot Technology traction system. This is a feather lite pad that offers great board feel and exceptional grip. The FCS tail pads are designed and tested with input from some of the world’s best surfers, these pads have rider specific features for ultimate performance.

Julian Wilson’s signature 3 piece pad. Designed for increased traction and reduced weight. Features 3 pieces pad Double Square Groove Trapeze arch bar High tail kick Sanded surfaces for enhanced grip Ultra thin sensitivity Channels for extra resistance Focusing on comfort, support and increased grip, FCS Traction keeps your foot connected to the board so you can push hard against your fins for maximum speed and drive.

By using a thinner EVA, and incorporating extra perforations and defined channels through the arch, Julian Wilson’s signature pad focuses on increased traction and reduced weight. Peace of Mind: All our deliveries are fully insured against damage.

Returns: 30 days exchange or refund for unopened items.

Kolohe Andino’s signature 3 piece pad. Designed and tested in collaboration with the worlds best surfers. Features 3 piece pad, Double Diamond Groove, High tail kick, Sanded surfaces for enhanced grip.

More Grip, More Drive!.

The all new FCS T-3 Eco Tail Pad has been designed to maximise your surfing performance. Made from sugarcane-based bio-foam, the popular FCS T-3 traction pad has been reconstructed for sustainability with the same excellent performance you get from the original version of this grip.

This three piece tail pad features both Double Square and Double Diamond Groove for unparalleled traction, Lock-In Directional Grooves, Coffin Arch Bar, High 30mm Tail Kick for back foot security and both perforated and sanded surfaces for extra grip.

Tail pads are designed to allow the surfer to push hard against your fins; the harder you push the more speed and drive you’ll get from your board!.

Filipe Toledo’s signature 3 piece pad with new Treadlite technology. Featuring a thinner base for more feeling and nano-dot traction.