Crooked Traction Pad

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by lavaob3, Oct 12, 2011.

  1. lavaob3

    lavaob3 New Member

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    Sep 14, 2011
    First post here and looking for some suggestions. Just got my new stick yesterday (an expoxy proctor monsta)and put the traction pad on but it came out crooked and further over to one side by a little bit. (I can post a pic later). It is set on the tail in the correct place it is just really bugging me because it is crooked and off to the side by a little causing a gap between the two pieces of the pad. Should I take it off and get a new one or just leave it as? Thank you for the suggestions.
     
  2. Exit98

    Exit98 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 3, 2008
    Do you really need help answering this? If it bothers you that much, then enjoy the task of removing the pad and the glue left behind and replace it. I think LeeTheStud has the right idea on this forum...
     

  3. cgrizzard

    cgrizzard Well-Known Member

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    Aug 13, 2010
    I'd just leave it, unless it's horrifically bad/affects your surfing. Probably not worth the trouble trying to get it off. just my opinion though
     
  4. Zippy

    Zippy Well-Known Member

    Nov 16, 2007
    Those things are horrible to get off. Don't do it.
     
  5. LBCrew

    LBCrew Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2009
    Forget it... it's a nightmare.

    That's why you need to lay it out with the backing on, trace a line, then peel off the backing and stick it down carefully.... ya knucklehead...
     
  6. ripturbo

    ripturbo Well-Known Member

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    Apr 17, 2011
    no need to remove it unless it f's with your head.itd make my picky a55 crazy tho.if you have to, use a paint scraper, and lighter fluid to remove the glue
     
  7. njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

    Nov 9, 2009
    this thread right here sums up why i don't use the damn things.
     
  8. wet suit = no tourists

    wet suit = no tourists Well-Known Member

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    Sep 10, 2010
    Hair dryer will remove it if you take your time and make sure you wear gloves of some sort.
    My daughter made the same mistake this summer. Like posted above always trace them on 1st.