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Created by Andrash Andrash  > 9 months ago, 3 Dec 2009
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Andrash
Andrash

WA

637 posts

3 Dec 2009 9:59am
Hi,
The pads on my Spleene board worn out, so I want to replace them with something different. The Spleene has a surfboard shape, but it is thin like a twintip. I mainly ride the waves with frequent jumps and I jibe with every turn. I am thinking of getting a pair of surfboard tail pads (for the front and the back foot straps) and stick a 2-3 cm layer of foam between the board and the tail pads. I expect it to cushion those occasional less then graceful landings, but still keep it easy to slide the foot in and out of the foot strap at jibing, and give a good feel of the board at wave riding. I wonder if anyone has tried this? I am thinking of the closed cell EVA foams, but I am not sure what density would be suitable? Obviously it has to be firm but not hard, and has to keep its shape reasonably well.
Any ideas..?




tobes
tobes

NSW

1000 posts

3 Dec 2009 2:20pm
You're right that a normal surfboard tail pad would do the job, you could use one at the front too, but I think a better looking option would be to get a sheet of this stuff for the front-
http://www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17110_Surfboard_Deck_Pads_cat_355.html
NSI surf pads would be an option, I think you can get them without the inserts.
Bend your knees to cushion those hard landings and try riding toeside more instead of jibing all the time.
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