Traction pad problems...

Discussion in 'Surfboards and Surfboard Design' started by Zman9398, Jul 25, 2012.

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  1. Jul 25, 2012 #41
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Wow, I almost forgot about those, classic!
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2012 #42
    dlrouen

    dlrouen Well-Known Member

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    Nice Gotcha throwback. I work with a dude who used to ride for Gotcha. Gotcha & DSO Sunglasses, on that note. Amazing how time flies.
     
    dlrouen, Jul 25, 2012
    dlrouen, Jul 25, 2012

  5. Jul 25, 2012 #43
    Zman9398

    Zman9398 Well-Known Member

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    What's a gotcha sticker?
     
    Zman9398, Jul 25, 2012
    Zman9398, Jul 25, 2012
  6. Jul 25, 2012 #44
    Zman9398

    Zman9398 Well-Known Member

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  7. Jul 25, 2012 #45
    zrich

    zrich Well-Known Member

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    Man, I saw this thread and I was like, "here we go again." This is a classic though.
     
    zrich, Jul 25, 2012
    zrich, Jul 25, 2012
  8. Jul 25, 2012 #46
    surfsolo

    surfsolo Well-Known Member

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    on that note, anyone use a tailpad as a front footpad????? Im interested in putting 2-4 of these on my board
     
    surfsolo, Jul 25, 2012
    surfsolo, Jul 25, 2012
  9. Jul 25, 2012 #47
    Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

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    Yep.

    Man, you really missed out on the surf scene from the 80's and early 90's. To you the phrase "Billabong Jacket" probably only means a jacket from Billabong.... To us now approaching middle age who were groms back then, it means so much more!
     
    Erock, Jul 25, 2012
    Erock, Jul 25, 2012
  10. Jul 25, 2012 #48
    Zman9398

    Zman9398 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I have no Idea what you mean when you say billabong jacket.
     
    Zman9398, Jul 25, 2012
    Zman9398, Jul 25, 2012
  11. Jul 25, 2012 #49
    zrich

    zrich Well-Known Member

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    lol...I remember when trac pads front and back were all the rage. I had the front pad on one board for about a week before I had to rip it off. Those things just tear up your chest. I guess if you're wearing a suit all the time it's fine.
     
    zrich, Jul 25, 2012
    zrich, Jul 25, 2012
  12. Jul 25, 2012 #50
    Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

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    That was back when Vetea "Poto" David was sponsored by Gorilla Grip and had that stuff all over his board.
     
    Erock, Jul 25, 2012
    Erock, Jul 25, 2012
  13. Jul 25, 2012 #51
    Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

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    It wasn't just a style, it was a way of life!
     
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  14. Jul 25, 2012 #52
    ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    if i could ride for any 2 brands it would be ron jon and salt life
     
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  15. Jul 25, 2012 #53
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Who's this "Ron Jon" character you keep talking about? Is he pro? Does he owe us anything? What's the deal, i'm hearing this name thrown around quite a bit here...
     
    DawnPatrol321, Jul 25, 2012
    DawnPatrol321, Jul 25, 2012
  16. Jul 25, 2012 #54
    live4truth

    live4truth Well-Known Member

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    Nt., the board below. 5'5"x22"x2 1/2", its a bit big for me, but is fun in everything waist high and below (similar to your fartknocker). Prior to dropping the pad on it, I would regularly would step off the back when shifting my foot around...a friend cut up a CI pad and gave me the tail kick...threw it on there to try it out. I have been pleasantly surprised with it. Gives me a bit more leverage and lmk where my foot is...this is an option as well...maybe just recycle your other pad's kick, etc. if you really want a pad on there...

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    live4truth, Jul 25, 2012
    live4truth, Jul 25, 2012
  17. Jul 25, 2012 #55
    ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    dude you've never heard of ron jon??? he's like the kelly slater of the surf industry. all of his boards are made with quality materials using expensive machinery. and the best part — they're imported!
     
    ND081, Jul 25, 2012
    ND081, Jul 25, 2012
  18. Jul 25, 2012 #56
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    "Imported", now that's not misleading HAHAHA! You know, I drive by the "Largest Surf Complex In The World" all the time and as I pass by I let out a SBDF and stew in it just to remind myself of how bad that place stinks
     
    DawnPatrol321, Jul 25, 2012
    DawnPatrol321, Jul 25, 2012
  19. Jul 25, 2012 #57
    Koki Barrels

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    so true, nothing makes you look cooler than rockin' some short a$$ neon pink board shorts...those were the days...now you would be accused of being a homo if you were seen in any of that old gear.
     
    Koki Barrels, Jul 25, 2012
    Koki Barrels, Jul 25, 2012
  20. Jul 25, 2012 #58
    Zman9398

    Zman9398 Well-Known Member

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    Super bomb diggity fart???
     
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  21. Jul 25, 2012 #59
    rcarter

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    Yep Gotcha, DSO glasses and a Swatch Watch and I'm set for a sweet sesh!
     
    rcarter, Jul 25, 2012
    rcarter, Jul 25, 2012
  22. Jul 25, 2012 #60
    primo

    primo Well-Known Member

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    I can tell you one thing. Once a pad is on there its on there. Get another one and make sure that the area is totally clean. And whats up with that tail on the boar? Oh, and the stickers are the least of your problems.
     
    primo, Jul 25, 2012
    primo, Jul 25, 2012
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