Full deck traction pad?

[darippah]

I have a couple of boards with full deck traction that I use to kite surf. On occasion, I have surfed them and in the winter, in a fullsuit its fine. In the summer it will kill your chest, stomach and thighs. Even with a shirt on, the rash will get gnarly.

I think Julian Wilson may occasionally use a front foot traction pad. But I'm pretty sure you don't see it more often b/c of the rash that would ensue.

As a kitesurfer, I'm curious to know which boards you find work well for you for both surfing and kitesurfing - preferably good for light wind

[GreenFlash35]

i don't Kitesurf, looks fun. we sail an Ericson 35 II. with a 6.0 Lost Sub Driver and a 6.8 Ricky Carroll quad egg thing.

[elementdtlop]

just get a board sock to keep the wax off the boat

[Zippy]

There is a way to rough up the gloss with sandpaper that is surprisingly grippy. Not sure of the grit and you would need to be sure not to cut through to the hot coat but I have read that it is just as positive as wax. There was a product years ago in spray can that was great and it didnt rip you up even as much as wax would. Unfortunately its not made anymore. They do still sell peel and stick transparent traction that wont tear you up either, but it's expensive.

[tastybarrels9]

Xm surf more has a good clear grip sticker I put on all my boards and have used for at least 8 years. I wax on top of it. With anything like that you gotta trim it so that it doesn't touch your thighs though

[ecoastprock]

As a kitesurfer, I'm curious to know which boards you find work well for you for both surfing and kitesurfing - preferably good for light wind

Coil industries or LibTech's are the best I have personally used for strapless kiting and surfing. I liked the Coil over the Lib.

[leethestud]

say goodbye to your nipples

Shoot I lose half a nipple to sex wax every season. Say good bye to your d*ck head.

[Kahuna Kai]

Shoot I lose half a nipple to sex wax every season. Say good bye to your d*ck head.

You're going to look like a Ken doll after using full deck traction, no nipples and no manhood. It's going to tear off your wobbly bits and wedding tackle bruh!

[RIsurfer]

Only for SUPs guys.

[chicharronne]

Shoot I lose half a nipple to sex wax every season. Say good bye to your d*ck head.

Being married, mine's safely packed in my wife's purse for my protection.