G'day all,

I've recently got a production surfboard (Airush Cypher 5'10") and it doesn't come with deck pads up front, there is one on the aft deck, just not up front. I've waxed it and goes ok but I got to thinking, should I get an after market pad anyway for the durability of the deck. Initially it was slippery but I waxed it up again and seems okay now.

I figure that a production kite/surf boards would be built for the job and handle the front foot pressure better than say a glass surfboard but would I achieve anything if I did put some pads on the front? Is it worth it?

Your opinions would be greatly appriciated!

cheers for now,

Robbie

ps I'm riding it strappless by the way!

After breaking multiple surfboards and now a board specifically designed for kitesurfing. Im in need of a new board for strapless riding. If anyone can recommend/make a board that wont heel ding after a couple of months and then break it would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Rider:Weight 97kgs ,Level intermediate
Style: Surf
Weather: 15-35 knots
Build Quality: ?
Satisfaction: ?
Disclosure: NA
My Comments: Looking at buying A KHF its the kiteboard version of the hell fire surfboard that firewire make.http://www.firewiresurfboards.com/kitesurfing/magento/australia/index.php/firewire-australia-kiteboards/khf-506d.html?options=cart

Interested if the strap holds are any good, as i ride with straps and dont see that changing any time soon.

Any info on how it works as a kite board duribility etc, would be great cheers.