Warning...newbie questions ahead.

I am about to pick up a new board. Big short board, 6'10'' X 21 x 2 5/8
I'ts the first venture into sub 7ft territory.
Do I put a tail pad on it?? ... My 7.1 midlength thruster does not have one (nor do my mals)
(oh... I am a gumby surfer too...)

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Climber

Stick with what you know

I would argue that it helps you know when your foot is on top of your fins which makes it easier to turn! But, if not used to it and can turn without it then I wouldn't bother.

all the purists call it blasphemy to use tail pads.



they are the ones the usually can't surf



haha- watch this space- the honeymoon is over

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laceys lane said..

all the purists call it blasphemy to use tail pads.



they are the ones the usually can't surf

+1

cheers all.......

Agree with the "Purist " comment....some of the stuff I have heard and seen does not match, hence the question in the green room

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climber said..

Warning...newbie questions ahead.

I am about to pick up a new board. Big short board, 6'10'' X 21 x 2 5/8
I'ts the first venture into sub 7ft territory.
Do I put a tail pad on it?? ... My 7.1 midlength thruster does not have one (nor do my mals)
(oh... I am a gumby surfer too...)

Help

Climber

I dont use them as a rule but < 7' I found a TP helped me know where the tail is so I didn't step off the end like a kook when I stood up..