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Title: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on August 30, 2008, 11:04:30 PM: One thing we noticed when surfing waves of consequence, super traction is the way to go. There isn't a pad anywhere that is as grippy as this set up. When laying into a turn at full maximum power there is ZERO slip. What happens is the bottom of your feet and your toes mold into the cracks and crevices and it feels like you're strapped in. Feels good even on your knees. Its freaking insane... Inspired originally by Chans nose I saw on one of her boards... I already turned in my whole quiver and re did all my pads which is 5 boards so far.

I actually got it down to which shapes go where for maximum traction. Tighten it up where you stand to paddle most of the time and certain shapes where you dig your toes to rip turns... Once you figure it out, you can lay ALL YOUR WEIGHT INTO EVERY TURN. To top it off, it's way easier to stand on going over waves etc.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc508/websize/deckscraps.JPG)
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc508/websize/grip%20boards2.JPG)

Tedious work but on all my boards I'll spend the time to do it. It's by far the one, single best improvement I've ever done to any board without changing its design. Hard to believe but true. I will add, if you are not trying to turn as hard as you possibly can then this pad is not for you. You're better off with a regular pad that takes a couple minutes to put on. You don't need this much traction. If you are a true, rail to rail surfer trying to gouge hard, explode lips, stretch out floaters etc, then take note of your foot placements for various turns. Apply the pieces accordingly more spaced out where the key pressure points are. Honestly, nothing comes close for insane traction.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on August 31, 2008, 12:09:35 AM: really like the use of positive and negative space for "gription"... the combination of slip and grip, differences of elevation between empty spaces and filled, and even the angled deflection at the edges of each piece when pressure is applied really ads to the synergy of creating more grip on the deck's surface.

though it's easy to see how it can be a bit more difficult to apply this type of deck pad configuration, doing so, you'll have a lot more control of the coverage than by laying down solid mats. conservation of material is key to this design and i believe that the weight reduction will be significant especially considering how much more area can be covered. the big bonus for you is that the logos are easily left exposed using this technique.

blane, i'm thinking that you might want to add this option to your product line. shipping the deck pads themselves would be greatly reduced and a variety of shapes and sizes would only be added flavor. while working with cork some time last year i cut out trapezoids (nothing new really, i've been doing it with skateboard grip for ages) which when assembled looked like a basketweave this is a more difficult level of execution but in the end it would be a real head turner. come to think about it there are some some old skateboard products called rip grip (foamy finger grip applied under the board) out there already that can serve the same purpose in a pinch. it even comes in funky bat shapes.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on August 31, 2008, 02:39:08 AM: Blane, the same energized performance comes to the paddle when you apply reDeck windsurfer non skid deck traction to your paddle shaft. Never leave home without it!

My Shaka Pu'u is a Super Pu'u now. :D

Now put that deck pad in production and make it standard on your boards ;D

Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on August 31, 2008, 09:57:47 AM: Nice pads blane. Start cutting pcs for my next board please...LOL
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Shawn on August 31, 2008, 12:33:48 PM: Blane, can I send you all the countless scraps we never tossed out?!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on August 31, 2008, 05:36:06 PM: Shawn,
If Blane won't take it..........I will!...........Really!!!!!!

In fact, if anyone has scrap pads........I'll be glad to take it off your hands

Aloha..........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on September 01, 2008, 03:47:52 AM: Hey Blane.. You should bring out a deck pad with holes and squares cut into it all over and you could do two boards with it.. :D

One board with the holes and bits that came out and one board with all the holes and bits missing.. :D ..What do you reckon.. ;D

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 09:10:37 AM: Haha! Uhhhh anyway, here's a shot of a very stoked guy with his 9-3 Ripper super duper grip padded...
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc508/websize/Copy%20of%20Jamie%20Sterling.JPG)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bravo on September 01, 2008, 09:33:27 AM: Is there a normal tail pad on Sterlings' board? Or is it cut up as well?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 10:10:08 AM: Quote from: Bravo on September 01, 2008, 09:33:27 AM
Is there a normal tail pad on Sterlings' board? Or is it cut up as well?

Cut up as well. Even the stomp pads from manufacturers cannot match the traction of the staggered squares, rectangles, triangles and asymetric shapes. Not even close... You don't need that tail kick stomp pads provide. Your foot doesn't move once it's down.

Like I mentioned earlier, it's not for everyone. Its only for people who prefer to surf with power. People who are trying to push their turns as hard as they can or are surfing big waves where traction is crucial. If you're just paddling around or surfing small waves gliding about, this is way to much traction... It's not needed for cruising or flat, flip flap surfing. Not good for beginners trying to figure out footing. This is definetly an advanced stage pad meant for heavy ripping.

This turn here is nice. Without a doubt, he would of been more laid out with more power if he had the staggered pad. It is that much of a difference.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc508/websize/sb2.JPG)

Austin and I were talking the other day about all the sessions that would of been so much better had we figured this out sooner... Oh well... Live and learn... That's what R&D is for...

Blane

www.paddlesurfhawaii.com
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 11:11:33 AM: Quote from: Shawn on August 31, 2008, 12:33:48 PM
Blane, can I send you all the countless scraps we never tossed out?!

Haha! Nah, Sam sounds like he really wants it...

Here's a perfect example of a turn I wish I had our new pad set up. On rail but could of been way harder. I could of had more speed coming into it then fully planted my feet, re-directed with a lot more power... When your feet have even a hint of slip, you give up a lot of power. ZERO slip is where its at for real surfing...
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/leleohaleiwa/websize/img_8744.jpg)

Another situation where ultimate traction would of been nice... Had to project down the line from way back and I clearly remember the feeling I had with my connection to the board. If I had zero slip I would of felt soooo much better and been able to project out way quicker from turns to get down the line faster... This wave beat the crap out of me.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/makahastuff/websize/photo2.jpg)

All this time I have been surfing at 3/4 or so due to micro to average slippage. I tried plenty different pads, modified pads, wax, wax on pads, different stomp pad brands etc, etc, etc... This staggered thing is all I'm gonna run this winter... Real Traction for Real Surfing Ha ha!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: surfcal on September 01, 2008, 11:15:31 AM: Hey, I'm accumulating a lot of scrapes also, even some yellow and red if any one is interested. ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on September 01, 2008, 11:37:51 AM: Interesting Blane...great idea...looks cool too!

OK....who's doing the 1st mosaic?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Big Island Mike on September 01, 2008, 11:40:26 AM: I have a TON of scraps from I used to sell cut-out pads. I made a masonite template for making surfboard tail pads, for my 13 year old to make a little $$$ down at the beach.

This is a great idea for the scraps, and VERY artistic. I suggest we call it the MOSAIC DECK PAD.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 11:44:01 AM: Chan is the cause of all this!!! ;D
(http://www.standupzone.com/PSH86.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on September 01, 2008, 12:41:45 PM: Aloha Bob,
Quote from: surfcal on September 01, 2008, 11:15:31 AM
Hey, I'm accumulating a lot of scrapes also, even some yellow and red if any one is interested. ;D
I'm interested in your scraps. I'll take ANY color, even "pink". PM me and let's schedule a delivery.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 01:57:27 PM: My early winter quiver. Next week I will be adding a 9-6 Ripper, in October will be adding a 9-2 All Arounder and in November a 12' Gun and the 9-8 Ripper. All 4 molded and all with the same "Mosaic" deck pads. ;D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc508/websize/Copy%20of%20brds1.JPG)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on September 01, 2008, 02:48:36 PM: Quote from: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 01:57:27 PM
My early winter quiver. Next week I will be adding a 9-6 Ripper, in October will be adding a 9-2 All Arounder and in November a 12' Gun and the 9-8 Ripper. All 4 molded and all with the same "Mosaic" deck pads. ;D
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc508/websize/Copy%20of%20brds1.JPG)

Nice , I am doing that on my next board.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on September 01, 2008, 07:44:45 PM: Blane tell me what you use to take the gump off from the previous pad. I'm looking at a project with an olser standup where I have to rio the old pad off due to the thing just peeling off. Any suggestions from you or any zoner would be greatly appreciated. ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 01, 2008, 08:25:16 PM: I got new boards. I sold my 10-6 a few weeks ago and my 9-6 and 9-3 are going on craigslist... I do not peel off old pads anymore! ITS MISERABLE! :-[
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on September 01, 2008, 09:36:22 PM: Sam,
Quote from: Paduan Sam on September 01, 2008, 07:44:45 PM
Blane tell me what you use to take the gump off from the previous pad. I'm looking at a project with an olser standup where I have to rio the old pad off due to the thing just peeling off. Any suggestions from you or any zoner would be greatly appreciated. ;D

I use a razor blade, goof off, a hole lot of muscle & use every word in book to peel that pad off. Just dropping my Mana'o......... :)

Aloha.......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on September 02, 2008, 02:23:27 AM: Quote from: Paduan Sam on September 01, 2008, 07:44:45 PM
Any suggestions from you or any zoner would be greatly appreciated. ;D

My technique...

Fill a small jar or can with acetone. Using a paint brush, swab the underside of the pad with acetone as you peal it up. Use lots and lots of acetone. Keep brushing acetone under the pad as you lift. It will come off with little effort.

After it comes off, you'll be left with some glue still on the board. Switch to goo off and a stiff bristle bush to remove the remaining glue. Lots of Scott Rags in a box help too.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on September 02, 2008, 05:04:23 AM: Thanks guys for your ideas. Looks like I'll try all of your suggestions. I wish I could have new boards like you Blane! ;D

Aloha,
Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on September 02, 2008, 07:26:27 AM: Make sure you guys use a mask in a well ventilated area using that stuff......you'll melt more than a few brain cells otherwise.

Can't wait to see the 1st artistic impression of this...when I said mosaic I meant...
(http://stoneseamosaicshawaii.com/sitebuilder/images/wave_mosaic_art_clock-405x405.jpg)

Start cutting...... ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 02, 2008, 09:51:52 PM: Quote from: DW on September 02, 2008, 02:23:27 AM
Quote from: Paduan Sam on September 01, 2008, 07:44:45 PM
Any suggestions from you or any zoner would be greatly appreciated. ;D

My technique...

Fill a small jar or can with acetone. Using a paint brush, swab the underside of the pad with acetone as you peal it up. Use lots and lots of acetone. Keep brushing acetone under the pad as you lift. It will come off with little effort.

After it comes off, you'll be left with some glue still on the board. Switch to goo off and a stiff bristle bush to remove the remaining glue. Lots of Scott Rags in a box help too.

Austin is using this technique and IT WORKS! So far he is in the acetone stage and I saw it with my own eyes "peeling off with little effort" There is hope... Thanks DW.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Poppy on September 02, 2008, 11:00:35 PM: ;D looks good,
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: steamroller on September 06, 2008, 06:39:36 PM: how about a Mahi Mahi mosaic?...ULIJim's 10 footer.... ;D...we took Blane's idea and RAN with it... ;D

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/stmrlr/mahi2.jpg)

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/stmrlr/mahi1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on September 06, 2008, 07:57:44 PM: That, is righteous!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 06, 2008, 09:10:30 PM: That is awesome!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on September 06, 2008, 11:47:07 PM: Good one Steamroller ... ;D

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Davy on September 06, 2008, 11:50:08 PM: That is so cool!! 8)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on September 15, 2008, 12:27:48 AM: Here's my ultimate deck pad......I was inspired by my friends on Maui. Randy Royce has a lighting bolt in-lay on his deck pad........It looks awesome

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0193.jpg) (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0196.jpg) (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0197.jpg)

This is dedicated to the gang at Lighting Bolt Maui and all the Aloha they showed me while I was on working Maui.

Aloha........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gkona on September 15, 2008, 05:50:04 AM: Blane,
That 9'10 looks sick...I love the little swallow tail.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle-Plappe on September 15, 2008, 11:01:23 AM: Quote from: gkona on September 15, 2008, 05:50:04 AM
Blane,
That 9'10 looks sick...I love the little swallow tail.
There's something like a perfect harmony in this white 9'10 outline.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on September 15, 2008, 11:15:26 AM: Quote from: Blane Chambers on September 06, 2008, 09:10:30 PM
That is awesome!

Very cool Steamroller, you beat me to the idea.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gkona on September 16, 2008, 11:19:36 AM: Blane,
Do you wax in between the deckpad???
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: PonoBill on September 16, 2008, 03:41:33 PM: I found a similar effect when I whacked up my pad on my Bill Foote board. I did the cutting because I thought a solid pad would look lame with the tattoo Gecko, but I really like how I stick to the thing.
(http://gallery.mac.com/billbab/100246/DSC_0002/web.jpg)

From what you're saying I should have gone a lot more extreme, but it was a lot of work as it was. I can't imagine doing a full mosaic, though it looks great.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on September 16, 2008, 09:46:59 PM: How's the mosaic on the feet and legs for distance paddling?

It seems like there would be a nice pad weight savings using the mosaic. I was thinking that a combination of solid deck pad for paddling in trim, mixed with mosaic for surfing would work well.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gjbstandup on September 16, 2008, 11:01:54 PM: Gary,
That is exactly what I did to the 10-6 board. I have the solid pad in the middle where I stand paddling and have he mosaic pattern forward and aft . The mosaic random cut pieces are closer together and does provide better grip and traction when I'm using that area of the board. I have noticed that I'm more aggressive in my turns but it could be psychological. As far as being lighter, I cant tell. But I have noticed less water runoff when I pick up board out of the water. Less water absorbation by the pad,; less weight.. The 10-6 project took about three hours to do. Taking off the pad on the 10-3 looks to be a big task and I'm not ready to do yet. Weekend winter project perhaps..
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee280/gjbsup/DSCN4000.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on September 17, 2008, 03:04:56 AM: Glenn, the 10'6" looks SWEET! Nice job on the pad
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on September 17, 2008, 05:24:37 AM: Way cool Glenn, and it looks really great! Very nice work and thanks for the info. I've got a 10-2 Angulo coming in October and it's going to get the mosaic/solid deck pad treatment.
g
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle-Plappe on September 17, 2008, 10:19:57 AM: Quote from: gjbsup on September 16, 2008, 11:01:54 PM
But I have noticed less water runoff when I pick up board out of the water.
Drawing the lines beetween the pieces of the mosaic for the water runs off easily from the board... Does it make sense?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gjbstandup on September 17, 2008, 12:26:21 PM: What it comes down to is that the all pads act like sponges and absorbs water during your session. (some more than others) With less pad and an irregular mosaic pattern, there is less absorbtion and easy run off which equates to less weight on top of the board. Well, my theory.. plus the PSH's are very light Stand Ups...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gkona on September 18, 2008, 02:12:11 PM: New board with the ultimate traction...can't wait for the outer reef sessions!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gkona on September 18, 2008, 02:12:56 PM: oops heres the pic
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gkona on September 18, 2008, 02:15:59 PM: I know the peace sign is kinda cheesy but whatever...
Blane, do you think I spaced out the traction enough...to quote Johnny-boy Gomes from Wave Warriors3 " Get the grip, no slip, full on rip!"
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on September 18, 2008, 04:08:00 PM: Quote from: gkona on September 18, 2008, 02:12:56 PM
oops heres the pic

WOW that looks great. I think the white pad looks so much better than the chopped up camo pad. Almost looks factory applied.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tree on September 18, 2008, 04:57:04 PM: I have been doing this for years on all my skateboards. Back in the early 80's they used to sell the grip tape under the name Gnarly Pizza. All triangles. When I get a new board definately going this route.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on September 18, 2008, 06:45:49 PM: gkona,

How is the deck for just standing and paddling for a while in one spot? Notice any difference on your feet or legs in terms of stress or blood circulation, etc.?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gkona on September 19, 2008, 02:49:28 AM: I haven't even paddled it yet....I'll let you know
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: sylvano on September 19, 2008, 02:58:26 AM: Hello Bill,

Just looking at your bill foote board, I was wondering what is this point in the middle of the board, by the stringer?
Is it a vent valve or what?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Big Island Mike on September 30, 2008, 05:26:59 PM: Looks like C4 is getting into the act:

http://store.c4waterman.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DECK%2DDOTS&Show=TechSpecs
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on September 30, 2008, 06:50:01 PM: Wow! Talk about fast to market.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on September 30, 2008, 07:21:27 PM: Deck Dots were already out. Chan was the first with her nose traction which we expanded onto the whole board. Best shapes seem to be triangles and sharp corners like the pizza grip someone mentioned... I just did another one with majority triangles and wow! Grip is just awesome... Will post pics soon...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on September 30, 2008, 08:43:40 PM: The C4 deck dots is more for the nose. I have a set that was given to me.
Is it better to do it with a footstomp and what size are the triangles?

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on October 01, 2008, 04:00:23 AM: I like the peace sign G.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on October 01, 2008, 07:01:00 AM: Quote from: Blane Chambers on September 30, 2008, 07:21:27 PM
Deck Dots were already out. Chan was the first with her nose traction which we expanded onto the whole board. Best shapes seem to be triangles and sharp corners like the pizza grip someone mentioned... I just did another one with majority triangles and wow! Grip is just awesome... Will post pics soon...

Heeey!!..Was-That?.. C4 can't do deck dots... That's my idea.... ;D ........... Just Kidding.. ;)

I've been slippin' on my arse so many times on my new 11'4" Naish..So I took Blanes idea and went dotty.. ;D

I took these pics last week.. Still haven't got it all done yet.. I've just stuck the black center dots down and I have about a zillion more camo dots to cookie-cut.. ;D

I'll post a pic when it's done.

DJ

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_0958Medium.jpg)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_0949Medium.jpg)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_0952Medium.jpg)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_0955Medium.jpg)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_0959Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: surfcal on October 01, 2008, 09:47:17 AM: DavidJohn,
Did you try using the hole cutter in a drill? I know that you get a pilot hole. I have been using the hole cutter to make an opening for vent plugs before I install traction. and it works well. My dad the old cabinetmaker would die (if he wasn't alread dead) if he saw that rusty hammer and the teeth of the bit :D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on October 01, 2008, 10:00:42 AM: Great tutorial DJ. Thanks.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on October 01, 2008, 10:54:12 AM: Dj

Are you doing the whole board with the dots?

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on October 01, 2008, 03:18:18 PM: Quote from: Byronmaui on October 01, 2008, 10:54:12 AM
Dj

Are you doing the whole board with the dots?

Aloha

Byron

My plan was to just cover the area within the tape..I guess we'll see once I start sticking them on.. I've only stuck the black dots on so far.

I've been getting by without grip in the nose area but sometimes I step forward to paddle for a wave and other times I step forward as I go over the back of a wave while paddling out on a wave that is steep and about to break.

I've been putting off using wax and I didn't want to go full deck grip so the dots should be the answer.. I'm not that much into nose riding but now I can get up there that might change.. ;D

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: capobeachboy on October 01, 2008, 06:01:07 PM: Come on - let's see some creativity here. That's the Wahooli in the middle
(ULI Jim's work, not mine).
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: PonoBill on October 01, 2008, 09:57:58 PM: Quote from: sylvano on September 19, 2008, 02:58:26 AM
Hello Bill,

Just looking at your bill foote board, I was wondering what is this point in the middle of the board, by the stringer?
Is it a vent valve or what?

It's a mast insert so I can wavesail the board, which I can't WAIT to do. Back on Maui November 3. In the water no more than two hours after landing.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on October 02, 2008, 12:30:42 PM: I'm trying to work something out using the triangle pattern. How big should the spaces be between the triangle edges?

Putting a geometric pattern into a non-square space isn't working so well for me. I'm thinking I need to concentrate on the practicality of the mosaic which for a triangular application would be to make sure the spaces aren't too far apart or too close together.

Am I on the right track?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on October 04, 2008, 08:29:48 PM: Here's what I came up with using the "diamond" mosaic recommended by Blane. Diamonds worked well with a North American Indian motif. I hope it's as practical as it is "arty." In the end I figured that I couldn't' go wrong with spacing too close together, 'cause it would be just like a commercial deck pad. So I erred on a diamond pattern that was a little closer together than farther apart.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: cloclo on October 04, 2008, 11:06:47 PM: I notice that almost nobody use a "kick tail pad", don't you think it is usefull, at least for a 9'3 ripper? ???
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on October 04, 2008, 11:35:41 PM: Quote from: cloclo on October 04, 2008, 11:06:47 PM
I notice that almost nobody use a "kick tail pad", don't you think it is usefull, at least for a 9'3 ripper? ???

Except me.. ;D

DJ

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_0959Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: champcrow on October 05, 2008, 03:46:00 PM: Looking good DJ, i like how you have kept the naish camo design going ;D

Champ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: cloclo on October 07, 2008, 08:54:45 AM: I've got one question about the thickness of those pads.
C4 are very thick, soft and comfortable, how about the "deck pad ultimate traction PSH" is it the same kind of materiel?
Also, is it as good as it supposed to be even with booties? (I'm gonna wear booties soon, it is getting cold in france :-[)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on October 07, 2008, 12:38:50 PM: Some follow-up on the Angulo diamond pad. I've surfed the board a couple times now and the diamond traction is excellent. The spacing appears to be adequate. The production board's surface is very slippery without a non-skid covering, and for me, I don't think I'd want the spacing to be any wider than it is. I could have done more diamond pattern instead of the small, rear deck pad, but in standing on the diamonds, they are not all that comfortable. So for paddling, with your feet pretty much in the same spot for minutes at a time, the solid deck pad is the way to go, at least for me.

I'm way stoked on the mosaic pad. It works well and I like the way it looks. It was really fun to "customize" my board and make it more personal.

Thanks for the idea Blane.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: cloclo on October 08, 2008, 10:33:44 AM: Another question, does it protect the board from foot presure, at least like a classic full pads?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on October 08, 2008, 07:44:25 PM: Quote from: cloclo on October 08, 2008, 10:33:44 AM
Another question, does it protect the board from foot presure, at least like a classic full pads?

I'm sure there'd be a small amount of trade-off in that area but not much IMO.. and it still should be better than wax.

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: PonoBill on October 08, 2008, 07:48:54 PM: Hey Srfnff that's one sick looking angulo, how do you like that ride?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Big Island Mike on October 08, 2008, 11:30:58 PM: I call it "The Lava Flow"

My tribute to the Big Island
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Casso on October 09, 2008, 01:22:39 AM: That is just too cool Mike. I love it. Did you cut them out by hand? Scissors? What size PSH is that? How does it go? How does the grip feel?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Big Island Mike on October 09, 2008, 11:45:50 AM: Casso,

I made a masonite template to cut out the "tiles" two types that would line up with each other, side and on end. i had to make paper templates forthe center piece and the Big Island. It was sort of fun and worth the effort. It was a lot of work, a visceral responce due to an upcoming move from Hawaii to your homeland...

The gaps between the tiles makes for better traction, you can dig your toes in. Still getting used to it, all my boards to date are one piece.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on October 11, 2008, 10:35:56 PM: Just did it on my PSH 9'6 Ripper. Came out great, lots of grip, but took a long time to put on. So happy with the results and willpost some pics tomorrow. It takes a long time to install but it is worth it.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on October 11, 2008, 11:13:21 PM: Quote from: motopilot on October 11, 2008, 10:35:56 PM
Just did it on my PSH 9'6 Ripper. Came out great, lots of grip, but took a long time to put on. So happy with the results and willpost some pics tomorrow. It takes a long time to install but it is worth it.

Here's a pic of me applying my Bag of Pad. Took almost 4 hours.

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_3283.JPG)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on October 13, 2008, 03:57:09 AM: Here's how my deck-dots turned out on my new Naish 11'4".

DJ

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_1028Medium.jpg)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/IMG_1023Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ocsurfer32 on October 13, 2008, 04:52:42 AM: Mistral One Design with new traction
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on October 13, 2008, 05:38:18 AM: Quote from: ocsurfer32 on October 13, 2008, 04:52:42 AM
Mistral One Design with new traction

I'll bet that Mistral is a great distance racer. I'd love to grab one for cheap.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on October 14, 2008, 09:38:41 PM: Quote from: PonoBill on October 08, 2008, 07:48:54 PM
Hey Srfnff that's one sick looking angulo, how do you like that ride?

Hey Bill, I love my new 10-2 Angulo. Ed calls it "The Perfect Wave," but I call it the "Holy Grail," because it's a board that surfs loose like a surfboard, but paddles stable like a SUP. It won't wear you out just trying to stay on your feet. Nice eye candy too. I just got back from the Sacred Craft Expo and between keeping up the AnguloSup blog and my own, I'm way behind with the posts. I'll do a full write-up on the 10-2 and tell all. Ed's back on Maui now and if you're there give him a shout and try out the 11-11. I know you really liked the prototype in the board showcase. I think you'll like this one too. The 2009 models are the next level.

Oh yeah, the new Angulo's have mast tracks in them and although I've never wind surfed before, I got stoked on the thread about wind surfing a SUP. Read your articles and got more stoked. I gotta try that out.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on October 27, 2008, 12:37:07 AM: Aloha Everyone,
Heres some of the deck pads I've been installing for the last few months...

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0215.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0228.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0236.jpg)

Doing the fishing board was very humbling. It took some time and planning to make sure the pattern came out perfect.

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Velasco on October 29, 2008, 09:02:57 PM: I have to say that in all my years of surfing (longboarding, shortboarding, windsurfing, prone paddleboarding, kitesurfing and now SUP), I have never seen an aspect of surfing move so quickly - this forum and information sharing venue have benefitted all...

I am saying this because I am a beneficiary of YOUR knowledge and innovation - here is my new board (9'6" Walden, 30" wide with an awesome "magic model" bottom just like Steve's great longboards) and the deck pad I was going to put on in one piece, now cut up and even better performance wise!!!!

I surfed this now in Oxnard beachbreaks, San-O, Dog Patch and Churches - awesome board and even better I believe because of the different shaped deck padding.

Vic
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on October 30, 2008, 06:10:17 AM: Really nice, love your design! Great job!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on November 04, 2008, 09:18:26 AM: Hey Pad Sam.....It is in here on how to remove the pad... ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: supstoked on November 04, 2008, 05:35:17 PM: Hey VELASCO, I have the same WALDEN. Same color and length. Love it.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Velasco on November 04, 2008, 06:56:44 PM: Supstoked -

Did you order one for your wife at the same time?

I walked into the Steve's shop back in Aug and saw an orange and a blue surfing (RIPPING) SUP waiting to be mailed off to someone...

If so, we should compare notes - Jared at the shop also ordered one for himself (still waiting for it last I checked).

Let me know if that orange one was yours.

Vic
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: supstoked on November 05, 2008, 05:29:21 PM: Yes, it was my orange 9'6" and my wife's blue 9'2". I sometimes use her board (I'm 180). It surfs really good. But does not have much glide. You have to take off inside with the pack. My only gripe is that they are both heavy, although it does not affect the surfing much. Just a bitch to carry around and put on the truck.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on November 05, 2008, 09:17:47 PM: Here's another board built by me & my cousin Myron. This board is 12'x 28"x 4-3/8". This built took us one week. We started last week Wednesday and finished it today.

My cousin Myron is the master mind behind this design.
(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/SANY0003.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/SANY0006.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/SANY0010.jpg)

I would like to take this time to thank Bob's Mission Surf & Paddle Surf Hawaii for giving me some deck pad scrap's. We made use of every little piece.

If any one has scrap deck pads laying around the house, feel free to send it to me. I'll pay for shipping :D

Aloha........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on November 06, 2008, 05:44:27 AM: Sam, great job on the design. I would not the patice to put on all those pads on a 12' board. Came out great though as I like the white over the green/yellow board.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on November 06, 2008, 06:43:04 AM: Aloha Moto,
Quote from: motopilot on November 06, 2008, 05:44:27 AM
Sam, great job on the design. I would not have the patience to put on all those pads on a 12' board. Came out great though as I like the white over the green/yellow board.
By looking at all these piece you would think that on must be insane to install/cut all these squares. But really it wasn't as bad as everyone thinks. It took me an hour to cut all these squares while I was watching an episode of "survivor"

Installing it took about 3hrs but our focus was to finish, were at the home stretch of this board completion. Besides at northwest well will arrive tommarrow.

Wait a minute its morning here in Hawaii.........Let's go surfing!!!!! :D :D

Aloha..........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: cloclo on November 08, 2008, 08:40:08 AM: I finally put a deck pad on my new board.

http://sweetspotsurfing.blogspot.com/2008/11/grip.html
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Casso on December 14, 2008, 02:24:10 PM: A bit slow off the mark, I know - but I had to wait until I got a new board and new grip. Here’s my interpretation of the “Ultimate Traction” concept:

(http://www.CyberSUP.com/ox96-10.jpg)

Highs:
- It provides fantastic traction in the surf (your feet and toes can lock into the grooves which allows you to really cling onto your board and maintain control through critical turns).
- It looks good (I reckon).
- It allows you to configure the grip so it perfectly follows the outline of your board (no areas where it stops too short or overhangs too much).
- It allows you to still see some of colour/pattern/design on the deck of your board.
- You don’t need to use as much grip (makes the board lighter and allows you to have some spare stuff left over for repairs).
- If you ever encounter some problematic peel off, you will only have to replace a small piece, not the whole pad.

Lows:
- A bit rougher on your skin when knee paddling.

Here’s some more shots:

(http://www.CyberSUP.com/ox96-13.jpg)

(http://www.CyberSUP.com/ox96-12.jpg)

A little paddle art too:

(http://www.CyberSUP.com/ox96-14.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on December 16, 2008, 07:21:37 AM: Aloha Casso,
I like the design of this pad.......I like the "Marble" style cut. This gives me an Idea ::)

Quote from: Casso on December 14, 2008, 02:24:10 PM
(http://www.CyberSUP.com/ox96-10.jpg)

Cool design......I really like it! :)

Aloha.........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on December 16, 2008, 07:42:17 AM: Here's another pad I did on a board I made for my friend....Can one guess how many square blocks are on this board.......Any one dare to guess? :o

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/FILE0003.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/FILE0005.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/FILE0007.jpg)

Bob from "Bob's Mission Surf" helped with supplying the materials: http://www.missionsurf.com/

Aloha.......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Shnoover on December 16, 2008, 06:59:57 PM: Casso - That one looks very good, classy even! On a side note, thanks for the site. I'm changing boards and have been referring to your reviews a ton.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: PonoBill on December 17, 2008, 06:06:54 PM: Sam, that hurts my eyes and back just thinking about doing something like that. You've got to be one patient dude. I don't watch enough TV to do that.

By my count it's roughly 300 per side--600 total.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gatorboy on December 21, 2008, 09:30:57 PM: I finally did my board too(10-6 PSH AA). I used the precut deckpad pieces that they sell at Blane's shop (Thanks, Blane!). It didn't take too long applying the new deckpad. It just took some work to get the remaining adhesive off after getting the old deckpad off. Thanks for the tip on using acetone and a paintbrush. It really made things easier!

It was definitely worth the time to do it. I've found that the grip is so good that I can save myself from a lot of mistakes that would previously cause me to fall off.

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq332/reyortiz2404/DSCN2877.jpg)

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq332/reyortiz2404/DSCN2881.jpg)

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq332/reyortiz2404/DSCN2880.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on December 21, 2008, 10:51:09 PM: Great job.. I'm going to clean all tha wax off my old mal and do that to it.. :D

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RobDog on December 21, 2008, 11:09:56 PM: I like the grip around/over the psh sticker. Clever.

By the way, has anyone experienced any delamination under the black sticker on really hot days?
Or are these type of boards made to handle those extremes? ???

I would think it would be a problem on a normal fibreglass surfboard.

Thanks
RobDog
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ABG on December 25, 2008, 12:45:42 PM: I enjoy a little pattern in my boards.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Admin on December 25, 2008, 05:03:46 PM: Quote from: ABG on December 25, 2008, 12:45:42 PM
I enjoy a little pattern in my boards.

Oh , you win. You gotta go into business bro.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on December 25, 2008, 07:38:29 PM: Absolutely incredible! The top eliminator(s) for sure. Beautiful designs and work.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: BIG on December 25, 2008, 08:24:53 PM: Byronmaui,
Did you find out how to remove the old pad? I would like to know too.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: BIG on December 25, 2008, 08:31:15 PM: It's OK, I found it on page two. I'll try it out soon?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on December 28, 2008, 06:54:37 AM: Look what I got for Christmas............It's a "Danai" Pa'ani Kai model from Pacific Rad Sports.
The boards 10'-3"x 28"x 4.4 with a swallow tail, double barrel/ "V" bottom & concave at the nose.

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0301.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0297.jpg)

Anyone care to take a guest on how many square are on this board?

Quote from: PonoBill on December 17, 2008, 06:06:54 PM
Sam, that hurts my eyes and back just thinking about doing something like that. You've got to be one patient dude. I don't watch enough TV to do that.

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/FILE0005.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/FILE0007.jpg)

By my count it's roughly 300 per side--600 total.

Hey Bill........just so you didn't think I forgot........The count is 433 (over all)

Aloha.........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: kito on December 29, 2008, 05:39:49 AM: HOLY TRIBAL!!!! ABG That is to cool!!
I started to do something a Little more creative ( OCD ) & then my 9 year old wanted to help.
Next came my 4 year old then my 12 year old and my 2 year old got in on the fun. It turned out killer and took about 45 minutes. I cut triangles and let them put them on. It was a cool family project.
Kito
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: gatorboy on December 29, 2008, 07:24:07 AM: ABG, that's just too freaking cool. Very artistic.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on December 29, 2008, 07:53:00 AM: That's a triple threat of deck pads/boards Austin ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on December 29, 2008, 10:58:39 AM: ABG,
The trible patterns look unreal-artistic flare to say the least.
The quiver that delivers ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ABG on December 31, 2008, 04:15:09 PM: Thanks guys. Happy New Year to everyone. Here is my latest I just finished, my new 9-6 Wide All Arounder Hand Glassed. I can't wait to surf it this week with the small swell that came in.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on December 31, 2008, 04:21:37 PM: Nice job ABG.. :)

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: BIG on December 31, 2008, 06:58:08 PM: ABG,
Sweet!- endless ideas
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on December 31, 2008, 08:21:04 PM: Aloha Austin,
Quote from: ABG on December 31, 2008, 04:15:09 PM
Thanks guys. Happy New Year to everyone. Here is my latest I just finished, my new 9-6 Wide All Arounder Hand Glassed. I can't wait to surf it this week with the small swell that came in.
Always a creative mind........Awesome!!! Happy New Year

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Casso on January 04, 2009, 02:06:50 PM: Another new board for me ... another ultimate traction grip design:

(http://www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery/Stand_Up_Paddle/2173922.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: champcrow on January 04, 2009, 07:11:44 PM: Way to stand out casso........very cool 8)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: paddledaddy on January 06, 2009, 01:18:38 AM: I need about 3 square feet of white scraps with 3m sticky back adhesive to finish up a project. If anyone can help, I can pay you something for them. I just don't want to buy a whole sheet. I could also use a little blue as well.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on January 06, 2009, 11:46:48 AM: Austin - I like your designs... and I like the PSH logo on the Big Island.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Kepa on January 24, 2009, 11:01:14 PM: Just finished the ultimate traction deck pad on my new PSH 9-8 Ripper, thought I would share.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Admin on January 25, 2009, 03:15:28 AM: You guys are too much. Pad looks great. Nice looking board!!!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on January 25, 2009, 06:58:23 AM: Quote from: Kepa on January 24, 2009, 11:01:14 PM
Just finished the ultimate traction deck pad on my new PSH 9-8 Ripper, thought I would share.

You win ;D

Spectacular job

Blane, this one is worthy of being featured on your web site ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on January 25, 2009, 07:14:18 AM: Perfect art! Form, function and beauty. I can hear the applause from my house.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on January 25, 2009, 08:41:23 AM: that looks awesome! how long did it take you to do it all?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on January 25, 2009, 10:41:53 AM: Endless ideas, right on.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Kepa on January 25, 2009, 03:34:03 PM: This one took me about 3 hours. Not too bad sitting in front of the TV making it a crafting event with the kids helping stick the pieces on. Tried it today for the first time in 3-5' Himilayas on the NS and it works unreal (board and the traction). This time I tried to get the traction geared and directed toward where my feet would be on the critical parts of the wave. Worked.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on January 25, 2009, 09:12:54 PM: Awesome pad Kepa...

Here's my latest on the 9-10 Ripper. I cut some V shaped grooves that seem to lock my foot in nicely... Works great! Board freaking rips BTW....
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/miscnshore/websize/zzpad.JPG)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/gopro/websize/a3.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/gopro/websize/a2.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: TP on January 25, 2009, 10:44:47 PM: Does installing the deckpad in this way also work for booties? Or is this only for the lucky ones who SUP barefooted?

Blane, some of the pictures on your site definitely showcase some of the nicest pad designs I've seen yet. Nice work!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ABG on January 31, 2009, 01:53:05 PM: Two of my recent creations. My 9-10 Ripper and my 9-2 All Arounder.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: warped on January 31, 2009, 04:23:30 PM: ABG, that's insane! I especially like the 9'2". Definitely creative.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on January 31, 2009, 04:47:01 PM: ABG,
Just when I think I seen it all, you come out with some awsome, killer idea's. Can't help but think back in the day of the old shop and.............now some heavy stuff. Unreal!!!!!
Aloha ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tunico Lage on January 31, 2009, 08:28:37 PM: My take...
Amauter job. Questionable colors. But this thing really works!
Board is a PSH 9-6 wide ripper.

(http://supsurf.tv/images/SUP05/bc96_10.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 02, 2009, 08:33:52 AM: Everyone those designs are nutz. Great jobs and creativity......

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 03, 2009, 09:36:36 PM: Here is my deck pad install.......Look carefully and don't laugh. More info to follow in another thread... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0002.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0001.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0003.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0005-1.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0006.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on February 03, 2009, 09:50:36 PM: brah, that is trippy! for a second there I thought you had some kind of inlay on your board... then scrolled down and saw the rest of the pictures! very creative!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tony DaKine on February 03, 2009, 09:56:06 PM: Cool Byron, it took me a little while to figure out what you did. It's like one of those pictures where you stare at it long enough and and image pops out.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on February 03, 2009, 10:33:59 PM: Byron,
As soon as I saw the second pic.......I seen it!!!.......However I showed it to my wife and it drove her crazy.....till I showed it to her.

Everyone....Please don't spill the beans on this image....Amazing!!!!

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: bigdom on February 03, 2009, 11:55:22 PM: is it a naked lady ?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on February 04, 2009, 06:02:03 AM: Ha ha ha ha!!!
That's a classic one Byron ;D
Cracking up over here ;D ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 04, 2009, 08:24:16 AM: Quote from: bigdom on February 03, 2009, 11:55:22 PM
is it a naked lady ?
Thats classic.... ;D ;D

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: MST on February 04, 2009, 10:26:02 AM: Nice - I would like to see that work on the water!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 04, 2009, 11:39:33 AM: Quote from: MST on February 04, 2009, 10:26:02 AM
Nice - I would like to see that work on the water!

Me too.... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on February 04, 2009, 06:13:48 PM: Quote from: bigdom on February 03, 2009, 11:55:22 PM
is it a naked lady ?

My wife's first guess was a "silhouette" image of a male's "anatomy"........

Now that was funny!!! :D :D

Aloha....Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tunico Lage on February 04, 2009, 07:35:00 PM: Ehhhrrr...I've been looking at the pictures for several minutes and still didn't get it...
I guess those strange herbs I used to smoke during my youth did in fact damage my brain...

Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Should I concentrate on the dark pieces or the light ones?

Thanks (very enbarassed)

Tunico
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on February 04, 2009, 08:06:10 PM: Quote from: Tunico Lage on February 04, 2009, 07:35:00 PM
Ehhhrrr...I've been looking at the pictures for several minutes and still didn't get it...
I guess those strange herbs I used to smoke during my youth did in fact damage my brain...

Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Should I concentrate on the dark pieces or the light ones?

Thanks (very enbarassed)

Tunico
I will gladly point you in the right direction.........If you don't see it, then PM me and I'll show it. ;)

Hint: You can clearly see it in the second pic....LOOK CLOSLY ::) :o :D

Aloha.....Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 05, 2009, 09:12:22 AM: Wow.......Sorry that I put a controversial picture up.... :-* :-* :-* :-*

I still think ABG has the best designs and am curious if he does it free hand or what is the technique used? Also for ABG or anyone have the designs stayed put after surfing or have they peeled away?

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ABG on February 07, 2009, 03:07:53 PM: Aloha Byron,

Thanks for the props. I see plenty of awesome designs on here from everyone. I free hand all of my designs. I was asked if I draw out a template prior to cutting but I usually just cut and stick as I go and just let my hands go free.

As for the pieces staying on, they seem to stay on throughout a lot of abuse. A few pieces may start to peel but I simply replace the small ones but overall maintenance is very low to nothing at all.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: 808assassin on February 10, 2009, 12:09:35 PM: hey austin.. i'll pay you to make a free hand design like the tako ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 10, 2009, 11:26:25 PM: There always needs to be an ugly ducky in the group and here is my submission..... ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0662.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0663.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0665.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0683.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0671.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0675.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0676.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0668.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0680.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/100_0681.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 15, 2009, 08:27:12 PM: 3/4 of the way done. Work courtesy of my wife. Each grey piece is cut in a triangular shape.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/January182009006-2.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/January182009005-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on February 15, 2009, 10:07:43 PM: I recognize the ugly duckling board Byron. That one rocks!! I still have the scabs on my arms from climbing up on the board ;D

The Manta Ray board looks super cool! I think that that one will last longer than the ones with the small triangles.

Mahalo again for everything ;D

Aloha,
Sam

P.S. I just landed and now I'm back in the rainy flooding bay area. Wish I was back home again.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 16, 2009, 01:29:19 PM: Quote from: Paduan Sam on February 15, 2009, 10:07:43 PM
I recognize the ugly duckling board Byron. That one rocks!! I still have the scabs on my arms from climbing up on the board ;D

The Manta Ray board looks super cool! I think that that one will last longer than the ones with the small triangles.

Mahalo again for everything ;D

Aloha,
Sam

P.S. I just landed and now I'm back in the rainy flooding bay area. Wish I was back home again.

Glad you made it back safely and hope to see your Ultimate Traction Pics soon.

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 18, 2009, 11:22:32 PM: Final completed board.....

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/002-2.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/001-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on February 19, 2009, 12:24:17 PM: That board is sick Byron!
Reyna has a lot of artistic talent.
When are you going to take it for a test run?

Aloha,
Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 19, 2009, 01:27:56 PM: Quote from: Paduan Sam on February 19, 2009, 12:24:17 PM
That board is sick Byron!
Reyna has a lot of artistic talent.
When are you going to take it for a test run?

Aloha,
Sam

I promissed a member on this forum that he would have the first go cause he may be purchasing a PSH 10 and wanted to do a test drive....More to follow.

ALoha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: bigdom on February 20, 2009, 07:54:43 AM: well here is my takayama ali 10-03 with its new flaming 8-ball nose !

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2uperuh.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on February 21, 2009, 10:26:02 AM: Quote from: Bmaui on February 18, 2009, 11:22:32 PM
Final completed board.....

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/002-2.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/"cc43/byronmaui/001-1.jpg)

Unreal Byron,

That board is " Cherry". I Hope I will have the patience to do my board like that.

Aloha,

Ned
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 22, 2009, 12:27:13 PM: Quote from: Paddle Hard on February 21, 2009, 10:26:02 AM
Quote from: Bmaui on February 18, 2009, 11:22:32 PM
Final completed board.....

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/002-2.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/"cc43/byronmaui/001-1.jpg)

Unreal Byron,

That board is " Cherry". I Hope I will have the patience to do my board like that.

Aloha,

Ned

I hope your having fun right now with da Ray Ned.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on February 22, 2009, 01:31:02 PM: Quote from: Bmaui on February 22, 2009, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: Paddle Hard on February 21, 2009, 10:26:02 AM
Quote from: Bmaui on February 18, 2009, 11:22:32 PM
Final completed board.....

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/002-2.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/"cc43/byronmaui/001-1.jpg)

Unreal Byron,

That board is " Cherry". I Hope I will have the patience to do my board like that.

Aloha,

Ned

I hope your having fun right now with da Ray Ned.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron

Howzit Bryon,

Board is cherry, extra loose. To loose, I did change the middle fin to a 5 1/2" with the black side fins, same 432's "I think" alittle stiffer. Drove off the bottom better. I hope you don't mind, I'm going to try different set up.

Aloha,

Ned...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 22, 2009, 05:05:11 PM: No probs. Ned change fins how you like. It will save you time when you buy your PSH board... 8) 8)
Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on February 22, 2009, 09:04:17 PM: Hey Byron,

I forgot to tell you, that the padding feels great, esp. the cross section gray pads. I was able to get some juice in the larger chest high waves where I could drive off the bottom and really feel the grip of the padding.

Okay brah, talk to you guys lata...

Aloha

Ned
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hhscsup on February 24, 2009, 10:08:53 AM: I took the old slick pad off my Bonga Perkins and came up with this. I call it "man on the inside". Much fun... ::)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/maplesjamie/GetAttachment-1aspx-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on February 24, 2009, 04:35:15 PM: OK.....Yesterday we were surfing at Makaha (8'-10'ft) and Myron was catching some bomb from the point but got smashed while trying to make the section/bowl...So while getting caught in the bowl the "play mat" got ripped to shreds. So we came home and replaced it with a new design.

I was inspired by Casso design on his Naish board.....
Quote from: Sam Pa'e on December 16, 2008, 07:21:37 AM
Aloha Casso,
I like the design of this pad.......I like the "Marble" style cut. This gives me an Idea ::)

Quote from: Casso on December 14, 2008, 02:24:10 PM
(http://www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery/Stand_Up_Paddle/2173922.jpg)

Cool design......I really like it!

So here's my pad I call........"Stepping stones"

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/fins057.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0384.jpg)
(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/500/medium/000_0383.jpg)

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on February 24, 2009, 07:21:48 PM: Quote from: jamie on February 24, 2009, 10:08:53 AM
I took the old slick pad off my Bonga Perkins and came up with this. I call it "man on the inside". Much fun... ::)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/maplesjamie/GetAttachment-1aspx-1-1.jpg)

That is good looking. Very creative. :) :) :)

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: andygere on February 24, 2009, 09:15:49 PM: Here's my entry. Mild by the standards set here, but it works for me and was fun to do.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/andygere/SUP%20Surf/IMG_0005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/andygere/SUP%20Surf/IMG_0009.jpg)
Title: ULIboards newest deckpad creation....da squid
Post by: steamroller on February 24, 2009, 09:16:46 PM: still the original ULI15' race board shape BUT only 34 lbs and a cool new custom deckpad...Da ULISQUID :D

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/stmrlr/forum/uli15/ulisqd2.jpg)

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj110/stmrlr/forum/uli15/ulisqd1.jpg)
Title: Re: ULIboards newest deckpad creation....da squid
Post by: steamroller on February 24, 2009, 09:43:01 PM: Oops...wrong place....Admin can you move this to the "deckpad" thread in Gear Talk.... :-[
Title: Re: ULIboards newest deckpad creation....da squid
Post by: hhscsup on February 25, 2009, 05:18:11 AM: Love the squid...
Title: Chan - look what you started .... again
Post by: hi tide on March 04, 2009, 02:22:35 PM: 1 hour after cutting into the deck pad & i was thinking what did i get myself into. :o no turning back after that though. ( just used a phone camera. wish i had a go pro or whatever DavidJohn uses ).
white granite deck pad & da kine foot pads on PSH 12' = standup tattoo 8)

(http://) (http://) (http://) (http://)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: tumbledry on March 04, 2009, 03:00:12 PM: WOW! nice job Hitide!

how long did that take and what did you use to cut it?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hi tide on March 04, 2009, 04:30:26 PM: a whole lot of espns & a x-acto knife.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on March 04, 2009, 05:24:51 PM: Hi Tide that is beautiful work....this is my effort on my 9-1 it was all from scarps .

Rob
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paduan Sam on March 05, 2009, 02:54:24 PM: Hi Tide

Are you going to use the 12'0" for surfing bombs or for cruising? Just curious.

Mahalo,
Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on March 05, 2009, 05:11:54 PM: Wow! That is beautiful and unique work. Congrats!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: srfnff on March 05, 2009, 05:16:23 PM: I wanted mosaic for traction, but a solid pad for regular paddling. On the nose is Clear Grip. This combo of Clear Grip/solid pad/mosaic is working well for me.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on March 11, 2009, 04:33:12 PM: One more to add to the lists.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on March 11, 2009, 09:14:29 PM: nice
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on March 11, 2009, 11:36:33 PM: Aloha Piros,
Gotta Love the "Bolt"........I love it!!!
Quote from: Sam Pa'e on September 15, 2008, 12:27:48 AM
Here's my ultimate deck pad......I was inspired by my friends on Maui. Randy Royce has a lighting bolt in-lay on his deck pad........It looks awesome

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0193.jpg) (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0196.jpg) (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0197.jpg)

This is dedicated to the gang at Lighting Bolt Maui and all the Aloha they showed me while I was on working Maui.

I made a Lighting Bolt also on my board back in Sept 08'.......Hey Randy (Bolt Upright) lets see your bolt.

Aloha....Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on March 12, 2009, 01:17:48 AM: Thanks Sam , I have to admit though I got the idea from your board....hope you don't mind.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Big Island Mike on March 12, 2009, 03:38:41 AM: Hi tide. You win, hands down!!!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hi tide on March 12, 2009, 11:48:43 AM: thanks Big Island Mike but i just got inspired by all the other creative designs on the zone. wanted to try after talking with some people about the traction.

was searching for an idea when i saw Rusty's tat at Makaha who said it was his family tree. the possibilities are endless.... * wish i could have started standup boarding in my teens.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: wgsurf on March 24, 2009, 09:13:11 PM: OK guys...my very first post to this awesome site! I have a new PSH 9'6" AA coming in a few days (thanks for all of the input that helped make this decision), and it comes without a deck pad. Before I saw this thread about cutting the pads into little various shapes (some very elaborate I must say), I was just going to throw down the standard pad (like those on my C4's) and get in the water. Now I am seriously contemplating some of the mosaic designs. I saw someone who was applying pieces which appeared to be precut from a "bag of pad"? Is that something that is available for purchase, or did you just make them up and put them in a bag? I see some deck dots from C4, but that is not what I am looking for. As to the size of the triangle pieces I see much of, what are the approximate dimensions of those? And are they just randomly sized, or repeated in a few sizes? Are you guys just using scissors and matt knife for the cutouts? Thanks again for all the info on this site. It is endless fun!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: chipmonk on March 24, 2009, 09:16:32 PM: When I stopped into the PSH Oahu store, they were selling bags of precut deck pad triangles. Save you mucho time...

Didnt see how much $$$
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tunico Lage on March 25, 2009, 09:11:00 AM: Quote from: wgsurf on March 24, 2009, 09:13:11 PM
As to the size of the triangle pieces I see much of, what are the approximate dimensions of those? And are they just randomly sized, or repeated in a few sizes? Are you guys just using scissors and matt knife for the cutouts?
Hi wgsurf,
I used scissors. The type of pad I had was thin and soft enough that scissors was OK. And the sizes, it depends on the design you want to make. In the photos here you can see all kinds of designs with all kinds of size and shape of the pieces. In my design I used triangles about 2 inches each side.
When I started cutting I was very careful to get the sizes right...but very soon I was cutting fast and furious, each piece coming out a bit dufferent ;D
The most important thing in my view is to make a sketch of the design you want.

Hope this helps...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tom on March 25, 2009, 01:31:38 PM: I saw on the C4 web site that they sell a bag of 35 peices for $20.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on March 25, 2009, 01:50:16 PM: We hire a friend to cut and fill 1 gallon zip lock bags. He packs them to the limit where it can barely close. Well over 100 pieces per bag and 2 bags can do a 3/4 board which come out to $50 a board give or take depending how tight your spacing is. For sure cheaper than any production pad out there. 3 bags will do an entire 12' Gun with tight spacing.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on March 25, 2009, 03:10:11 PM: can you order the bags, or is it just whatever you have in stock? any chance you'd ship them? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on March 25, 2009, 06:05:44 PM: Howzit Gang,

I got my 9'6" WAA two weeks ago. It was on a Saturday when I gave Bryon (much mahalo to Bryon) back his board to retrieve my board from Aloha cargo (Maui). I immediately started on the mosaic padding when I got home, which was done mid day on Sunday. I tested it out in flat water, and the padding felt better then any padding I had on my other boards. More grip equals more control. All I got to do now is master the board in surf. With the help of coach Bryon and son Noah, I know I can. I'll post some pictures lata, but no laugh .

Aloha.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on March 26, 2009, 12:59:12 PM: Quote from: Paddle Hard on March 25, 2009, 06:05:44 PM
Howzit Gang,

I got my 9'6" WAA two weeks ago. It was on a Saturday when I gave Bryon (much mahalo to Bryon) back his board to retrieve my board from Aloha cargo (Maui). I immediately started on the mosaic padding when I got home, which was done mid day on Sunday. I tested it out in flat water, and the padding felt better then any padding I had on my other boards. More grip equals more control. All I got to do now is master the board in surf. With the help of coach Bryon and son Noah, I know I can. I'll post some pictures lata, but no laugh .

Aloha.

Give me a break about coaching you....You grew up on the westside of Oahu so no play possum. Post up pics cause dying to see what you did.

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on March 26, 2009, 03:08:02 PM: Quote from: Bmaui on March 26, 2009, 12:59:12 PM
Give me a break about coaching you....You grew up on the westside of Oahu so no play possum. Post up pics cause dying to see what you did.
A Byron how much is your lessons??.......I need some coaching ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aloha........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: wgsurf on March 26, 2009, 07:58:45 PM: Blane,

I too would like to know if I can order these "bag of pads" you mentioned. Can you tell me more? Like, are the colors and shapes just randomly cut from scraps you have, or can you order specific colors and shapes? And, would you be able to ship? I will need to do something quickly when my new PSH 9'6" AA arrives in a week or so.

Thanks to Tunico Lage (?) for the info about cutting the triangle shapes myself. That is what I was leaning towards doing since I can get a Quickblade deck pad locally. (In the water quicker)

One other question in case any one has some input....I just ordered the Surfco EZ Plugs (not the handle), so I can rig it up to carry the board with my paddle, which works well on my C4.
Has anyone had experience with that? I read good reviews about the Surfco handle product, but not the plugs. I am a bit concerned that they are so small, if they will stick well enough to trust carrying my new board over the rocks?

And Blane, I think you mentioned your new boards would come with a handle? But, I don't think mine is.

Thank you again for all of your great input from this site.

Wayne
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: chipmonk on March 26, 2009, 08:24:29 PM: Regarding the surfco leash plugs thingys, I asked SurfCal @ Bobs Mission Surf, and he said put one on an older board for the leash. It held and the force of that would be much more than what we're gonna put on it carrying the board by the paddle.

I'm concerned that they might be kinda annoying if you step on em, but they wont stick up too much around the deck pad.

Bob recommended that you sand that area to get better adhesion.

Let me know what you think, I've havent tried em yet...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: wgsurf on March 27, 2009, 07:24:12 PM: I just ordered a couple of the Surfco Ez Plugs, and will let you know how they work out on my new PSH 9'6" AA. They appear to be pretty low profile, and shouldn't stick up much above the deck pad. The loop of nylon rope I use now on my C4 doesn't bother me at all either, but the leash plugs are recessed in the deck.

Wayne
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Hilly on March 29, 2009, 05:02:27 AM: Here's my effort it really works feet do not move. Kids helped they are proud of it. :D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on March 29, 2009, 01:17:05 PM: Great job Hilly.. Also great to get the family involved.. :)

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on March 30, 2009, 10:22:05 PM: I am glad forum member Paddle Hard did not have his camera available cause it gave me a reason to see this gem. Check his deck pad out and the colors of the board. Unreal...........Deck pad looks hot dude.. ;D ;D ;D

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0001-6.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0002-8.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0003-7.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0004-7.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0005-5.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0006-5.jpg)

Bottom of Board

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0007-6.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0008-4.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0009-6.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0010-4.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/SANY0011-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on March 30, 2009, 10:32:47 PM: Thanks Byron,

Best deck pad for the money. Extra grip, extra control, everything said about this type of padding is true folks. Try it, I bet you won't go back to the other padding. Hey Byron, lets show everybody the Ulua when its done.

Aloha.

NK
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on March 30, 2009, 10:37:44 PM: Quote from: Paddle Hard on March 30, 2009, 10:32:47 PM
Thanks Byron,

Best deck pad for the money. Extra grip, extra control, everything said about this type of padding is true folks. Try it, I bet you won't go back to the other padding. Hey Byron, lets show everybody the Ulua when its done.

Aloha.

NK

Yeah baby....I forgot paddle hard is adding some more artwork to this bad boy soon. I will post when done.

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on March 31, 2009, 08:16:49 AM: Paddle Hard - that is some insane color work! sick board and I can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on March 31, 2009, 11:31:41 AM: Hilly,
Nice job, looks great
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on March 31, 2009, 07:09:32 PM: Thanks gang,

Thanks for the compliments of my board, with all the unreal pictures of the other boards that were posted, the real reason I wanted to do this is the for grip and control. I tried three different pads and none compared to this style of padding. Imagine, I could have saved money if I knew this before. Each pad cost about $100.00 x 3 = 300.00. I could have bought a Methane paddle....

Aloha,

NK

Lets see more folks...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Hilly on April 01, 2009, 02:17:56 AM: Quote from: awe on March 31, 2009, 11:31:41 AM
Hilly,
Nice job, looks great

;D thanks
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on April 03, 2009, 02:41:59 AM: I have now re decked my entire quiver , after many hours of cutting and stripping with Goof Off and peeling the ends off my fingers these are my boards , I only realized after I posted theses pics I did the lightning bolt on the 12-6 in mirror reverse...... whoops too many beers :P

First shot my Ron House 9-1
Second Shot Ron House 9-10
Third Shot Dale Chapman 12-6 which won it's very first race at the Noosa Surfing Festival Down Under (March 09)

Rob
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: warped on April 03, 2009, 03:11:45 PM: Now that this thread has been going for a while and many people have changed to this type of traction, I wanted to ask if any of you have had any problems with the triangles coming off, particularly in the areas where your feet put pressure during any snaps, cutback, etc.? I'd like to switch to this type of pad, but I was curious if these shapes would start peeling off over time, either partially or completely. Thanks!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on April 03, 2009, 03:28:04 PM: Quote from: warped on April 03, 2009, 03:11:45 PM
Now that this thread has been going for a while and many people have changed to this type of traction, I wanted to ask if any of you have had any problems with the triangles coming off, particularly in the areas where your feet put pressure during any snaps, cutback, etc.? I'd like to switch to this type of pad, but I was curious if these shapes would start peeling off over time, either partially or completely. Thanks!

Howzit,

Good question, I asked Bryon about that. He told me not to place the shapes to far apart from each other. I also noticed that Blane Chambers has his set up where the the middle is closer together and the shapes on the front and the back board are farther apart. So far no problems, and even if it did come off, I would just replace the shape.

Aloha,

NK
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tunico Lage on April 03, 2009, 04:02:30 PM: Quote from: Paddle Hard on April 03, 2009, 03:28:04 PM
Quote from: warped on April 03, 2009, 03:11:45 PM
Now that this thread has been going for a while and many people have changed to this type of traction, I wanted to ask if any of you have had any problems with the triangles coming off, particularly in the areas where your feet put pressure during any snaps, cutback, etc.? I'd like to switch to this type of pad, but I was curious if these shapes would start peeling off over time, either partially or completely. Thanks!

Howzit,

Good question, I asked Bryon about that. He told me not to place the shapes to far apart from each other. I also noticed that Blane Chambers has his set up where the the middle is closer together and the shapes on the front and the back board are farther apart. So far no problems, and even if it did come off, I would just replace the shape.

Aloha,

NK

No problem with my board so far. Only the tip of one triangle was ripped off and I didn't even replaced it.
The only bad aspect about this type of pad is that it is a bit rash on the knees and toes when knee paddling.

Tunico

P.S. ...starting the long road to "Rincon"
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Casso on April 03, 2009, 08:18:54 PM: Here's my blatant rip off, of Blane's design, on my new 9'3" Ripper:

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/sup/psh-9-3-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on April 03, 2009, 09:52:15 PM: Quote from: Casso on April 03, 2009, 08:18:54 PM
Here's my blatant rip off, of Blane's design, on my new 9'3" Ripper:

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/sup/psh-9-3-1.jpg)

Nice...

I don't even think Blane would care...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bolt Upright on April 04, 2009, 08:07:41 AM: Love the bolts Piros ;D ;D

Rock On!!

Randy ;)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ABG on April 04, 2009, 04:58:53 PM: Aloha guys. Great deck pads coming out, very inspirational. Here is my new pad design broken down in three steps.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on April 04, 2009, 05:19:27 PM: Quote from: ABG on April 04, 2009, 04:58:53 PM
Aloha guys. Great deck pads coming out, very inspirational. Here is my new pad design broken down in three steps.

insane designs! definitely some creative stuff coming out on your boards!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on April 04, 2009, 07:41:01 PM: ABG,
Unreal....never ceases to amaze me......

SOLID STUFF

ALOHA
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tunico Lage on April 05, 2009, 06:33:05 PM: Quote from: ABG on April 04, 2009, 04:58:53 PM
Aloha guys. Great deck pads coming out, very inspirational. Here is my new pad design broken down in three steps.

For me yours is THE BEST ONE so far!

Incredible CREATIVE and FUCTIONAL!

The position of the fish ribs...it's like you are disgising the function.

Congratulations.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Evan Lloyd on April 15, 2009, 10:59:01 PM: You guys inspired me to give the mosaic thing a try. Thanks Blaine for the wonderful idea. I didn't take a ton of time to plot these out, but I think they are fun. I'm looking forward to doing more.

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk244/aevanlloyd/DSC_0019.jpg)
Here is my 8-6 Starfish with a diamond design

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk244/aevanlloyd/DSC_0058.jpg)
Here is the 9-6 Thunderbird with a native american theme.

These were my first attempts. I'm sure I'll get better with practice. My wife would be great at this. She is the arts and crafts queen.

Take care
Evan
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: wgsurf on April 21, 2009, 09:26:40 PM: OK, you guys all inspired me, so here are my two cents on the subject. I just bought a new
9'2" AA PSH, and had much deliberation about just throwing on the stock deck pad and getting her in the water vs. taking the time to do something more creative like so many others on this thread. I decided to try the later. I must say that it did take a number of hours, many of which were dry runs of different layout designs. But I am glad that I did it. As everyone here says, the "grippyness" is unreal. In fact, my feet were sore (no booties even in 50 degree water) the first session because of the extra grip.

I started by cutting the stock Dakine camo pad into 2" triangles (suggested earlier). I wanted the layout to be closer where I mostly stand, and spread out a bit near the rear. I opted for a rear stomp pad that was pre-cut into 5 pieces. I worked from the outer rails towards the center. When I got closer to the center line, I realized that the pattern was slightly off from one side to the other, and decided to run a center stip to make the transition disappear. I didn't realize until a friend mentioned it, but the center line and stomp pad appear somewhat like a paddle.

Hope you don't mind that I "borrowed" some design elements from this thread.
Here are some pics.

WG
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on April 21, 2009, 10:01:35 PM: :) cool idea
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on April 22, 2009, 06:23:49 AM: wgsurf - are those Surfco EZ Plugs on the deck? does the plug closest to the tail get in the way of your front foot while you're surfing?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: wgsurf on April 22, 2009, 08:25:47 PM: hawaiian style,

Since the PSH does not yet come with a handle (Blane says they will soon), I opted for the Surfco ez plugs to attach my paddle for a carrying handle. They work great so far. They are very low profile only stick up a little above the deck pad level), and don't get in the way of my feet while surfing. I did not want to drill into my new board to mount any of the other handles out there. Hope that is helpful.

WG
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: noworrieshawaii on April 26, 2009, 08:27:21 AM: I have new respect for the folks who do those intricate deck patterns... Took me almost 2 hours to do this simple one. Of course the sprinklers going on didnt help. Or the wine. The Black Pad was existing but I kept slipping where it didnt cover. So I got a bunch of scrapes from Hi Tech and filled in the gaps. Still have to figure out what to do with Mickey logo. Dont want to cover it but thats where my back foot seems to go all the time and its slippery. Maybe just wax it or get the clear no slip stuff... Also have to figure out what to do with the nose. Didnt want to do the pattern all the way.. Would be too much I think on such a big board... Clear no slip again or wax.. Cause I wanna get all the way on the nose.. New goal.. I LOVE THIS BOARD in little stuff. This was my first real board and hadnt ridden it in a couple years.

Byron- your wife is an artist.. and very patient..

(http://www.tracydudley.com/Surf/Munoz094.jpg)

(http://www.tracydudley.com/Surf/Munoz095.jpg)

(http://www.tracydudley.com/Surf/Munoz097.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on April 26, 2009, 02:24:35 PM: Tracy,
If give me a measurement on how big your Mikey logo is.......I may have a scrap clear pad for you. Send me a template with a self address stamped envelope, I'll cut your pattern & send it to you.

Aloha.......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on April 27, 2009, 12:23:00 AM: This was done for mauirippers.com by my wife. We are not a business just stoking friends for the love of SUP. This is manta 2........ ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/Manta007.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/Manta006.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/Manta005.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/Manta002.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/Manta003.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/byronmaui/Manta004.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on April 27, 2009, 12:25:06 AM: Noworries good job and thanks for the compliment. You are right about the patience cause I have none for these deck pads. Do a few more and you will be good.. ;D ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on April 27, 2009, 08:01:38 PM: nice job on the manta's :)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: loco4olas on April 27, 2009, 08:27:53 PM: Quote from: Piros on April 03, 2009, 02:41:59 AM
I have now re decked my entire quiver , after many hours of cutting and stripping with Goof Off and peeling the ends off my fingers these are my boards , I only realized after I posted theses pics I did the lightning bolt on the 12-6 in mirror reverse...... whoops too many beers :P

First shot my Ron House 9-1
Second Shot Ron House 9-10
Third Shot Dale Chapman 12-6 which won it's very first race at the Noosa Surfing Festival Down Under (March 09)

Rob

Mate,

I'm having toy envy-you gotta' a lotta' toys.....
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: JJ on April 27, 2009, 09:48:37 PM: 8 hours of cutting and sticking triangles, couldn't be happier. Thanks Chris, Jim, and Jesse for helping out.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on April 27, 2009, 10:47:57 PM: Another great job by Casso.

DJ

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/SUP/dc8-10-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: loco4olas on April 28, 2009, 01:32:39 AM: Quote from: DavidJohn on April 27, 2009, 10:47:57 PM
Another great job by Casso.

DJ

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/SUP/dc8-10-1.jpg)

I paddled that board last weekend at a demo day-VERY sweet board -I sat on it out the back (wind was gusting 20knots or more at times) and it felt like a scaled up shortboard-looked to be really well made, with great finish and attention to detail.

(grip was fine too-to stay on topic)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: rocadura on April 28, 2009, 12:16:05 PM: can not get these pad pieces nowhere. where do y6ou guys get it...?

how hi must the pad be. ..too hi will damage feeling while surfin... 0.5 cm centimeter is ok? what doyou think?

anyway,
this board looks like a 6 foot blond ontheother side of the street. aw!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on April 28, 2009, 02:09:23 PM: Quote from: rocadura on April 28, 2009, 12:16:05 PM
can not get these pad pieces nowhere. where do y6ou guys get it...?

how hi must the pad be. ..too hi will damage feeling while surfin... 0.5 cm centimeter is ok? what doyou think?

anyway,
this board looks like a 6 foot blond ontheother side of the street. aw!

I think the thiner the better.. btw.. I think thicker pads should have less gap between the pieces and thinner grip can have a slightly bigger gaps.

I also think that pieces can be better.. not only for traction but where there large temp changes.. These pads expand and shrink alot and maybe that's where edges start to lift when it's a large area pad.

.5 of a centimeter is pretty thick.. Try and get something a bit thinner. (imo)

Sorry loco4olas.. I thought Casso had gripped that board that he posted pics of.. You did a great job.. :)

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on April 28, 2009, 03:15:35 PM: Quote from: JJ on April 27, 2009, 09:48:37 PM
8 hours of cutting and sticking triangles, couldn't be happier. Thanks Chris, Jim, and Jesse for helping out.

what a difference that these sliced and diced deck pads have when applied to the uli inflatable, not only does it make the board look better, seem smaller (tesselated optical illution), and feel lighter (because it actually is), but it rolls down a lot tighter too!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Casso on April 28, 2009, 04:03:51 PM: Quote from: DavidJohn on April 28, 2009, 02:09:23 PM
Sorry loco4olas.. I thought Casso had gripped that board that he posted pics of.. You did a great job.. :)

Yeah, I did grip it. Took two hours (a quick one). Unfortunately the shaper didn't let me hang onto it for a while (it was going on a tour of the East Coast) and I couldn't afford to buy it off him. :(
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: loco4olas on April 28, 2009, 04:13:16 PM: Quote from: Casso on April 28, 2009, 04:03:51 PM
Quote from: DavidJohn on April 28, 2009, 02:09:23 PM
Sorry loco4olas.. I thought Casso had gripped that board that he posted pics of.. You did a great job.. :)
Yeah, I did grip it. Took two hours (a quick one). Unfortunately the shaper didn't let me hang onto it for a while (it was going on a tour of the East Coast) and I couldn't afford to buy it off him. :(

Yeah Casso is definitely the grip man-I'm NO artist.

Would you have bought the board? Did you get a good ride in some waves?

It looked to be a VERY nice board-felt like the future (at least near future) of performance SUP boards to me-just crappy windy conditions prevented any kind of real feel for the board.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: sylvano on April 28, 2009, 11:11:37 PM: Quote from: loco4olas on April 28, 2009, 01:32:39 AM
Quote from: DavidJohn on April 27, 2009, 10:47:57 PM
Another great job by Casso.

DJ

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/SUP/dc8-10-1.jpg)

I paddled that board last weekend at a demo day-VERY sweet board -I sat on it out the back (wind was gusting 20knots or more at times) and it felt like a scaled up shortboard-looked to be really well made, with great finish and attention to detail.

(grip was fine too-to stay on topic)

What board is this?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: loco4olas on April 29, 2009, 12:59:20 AM: Quote from: sylvano on April 28, 2009, 11:11:37 PM
Quote from: loco4olas on April 28, 2009, 01:32:39 AM
Quote from: DavidJohn on April 27, 2009, 10:47:57 PM
Another great job by Casso.

DJ

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/SUP/dc8-10-1.jpg)

I paddled that board last weekend at a demo day-VERY sweet board -I sat on it out the back (wind was gusting 20knots or more at times) and it felt like a scaled up shortboard-looked to be really well made, with great finish and attention to detail.

(grip was fine too-to stay on topic)

What board is this?

Casso will be able to provide much more detail than me-I think he may have had some input into the design-it's an Australian board, from Queensland, a Dale Chapman 8'10" SUB. Beautiful board.

Website: www.chapmansurfboards.com/
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on April 29, 2009, 03:11:04 AM: Quote from: loco4olas on April 29, 2009, 12:59:20 AM

(http://www.cyberlearn.com.au/SUP/dc8-10-1.jpg)

Casso will be able to provide much more detail than me-I think he may have had some input into the design-it's an Australian board, from Queensland, a Dale Chapman 8'10" SUB. Beautiful board.

Website: www.chapmansurfboards.com/

That is a great looking board and deck pad. Some manufacturer should figure out how to put these deck pads in production. Maybe with a sheet of post-it type glue backing on the front face to hold it all together. The first one to figure it out WINS ;)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Casso on April 29, 2009, 02:43:52 PM: Quote from: loco4olas on April 29, 2009, 12:59:20 AM
Casso will be able to provide much more detail than me-I think he may have had some input into the design-it's an Australian board, from Queensland, a Dale Chapman 8'10" SUB. Beautiful board.

Indeed I can ... and here is the full review:
http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=3766.0
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: tautologies on April 29, 2009, 03:26:05 PM: how about just painting / clear coating some sugar on the board? The board itself will not be as protected, but it is easier to see any potential damage, and it sure gives you traction...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Evan Lloyd on April 29, 2009, 04:09:00 PM: Quote from: tautologies on April 29, 2009, 03:26:05 PM

how about just painting / clear coating some sugar on the board? The board itself will not be as protected, but it is easier to see any potential damage, and it sure gives you traction...

Check out Monster Paint. I think it is what you are looking for.
http://www.paddlesurfwarehouse.com/monster-paint-clear-spray-on-traction-for-stand-up-paddle-boards.html
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: joeag on May 18, 2009, 10:22:27 AM: Here's my new ULI Lopez. My son and I spent about 11 man hours on the mosaic deck pad. I am sure we could do it a lot faster the second time!

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_bDbOHxth9Mw/ShG3cBZ006I/AAAAAAAAAIc/dHH0vNdNqG8/s800/IMG_0161.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on May 18, 2009, 02:16:54 PM: Nice.. but you need two more small grey bits near the tail.. ;D

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on May 20, 2009, 01:15:53 PM: Took this photo this past weekend. This is his PSH 9'6 ripper. great job as the photo does not do it justice. Took him 3 days, a couple of helpers and alot of x-knives. Its a great looking pad.
(http://[url=http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/500/medium/iss96ripper.JPG]http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/500/medium/iss96ripper.JPG[/url])
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on May 21, 2009, 12:44:54 PM: out 'o sight...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on May 21, 2009, 01:27:34 PM: Not sure if this ones been posted.. I spotted it in my local shop the other day.

DJ

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/djp-1/P5190074Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on May 21, 2009, 01:49:44 PM: i thought he meant this one...

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/500/medium/iss96ripper.JPG)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on May 21, 2009, 02:25:04 PM: shapeshifter - have any more pictures of that board? that's an insane design!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on May 21, 2009, 05:09:08 PM: Thanks shapshifter, that's what I posted , I thought. Does not show on my computer but that is it. Came out great! Guys did a great job on it.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: ABG on May 24, 2009, 09:19:29 PM: Howzit guys. I want to share with you something that blew my mind. A fellow SUPer Troy, who is down here on Oahu, offered to pad up my next board. I didn't hesitate to take the offer because i knew what he was capable of doing. I saw his first pad job that he did for his friend and it blew my mind. Hopefully I can get a picture of it to show you guys later, I know everyone would appreciate it. This pad was shown to me in a sketch before he worked on it. Amazing. The thing that impresses me is the that he incorporates the scales for the grip and kept it the amount I look for in my custom pads. I made a few custom pad jobs myself but his art is another level all together. Mahalo Troy!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on May 24, 2009, 09:29:03 PM: That is just CRAZY! I swear, when I started this whole thing it was purely just traction inspired by Chan's old board. Now this thing has taken on another life! Awesome...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: 1paddle2paddle on May 25, 2009, 01:31:01 PM: Although lacking the creativity of some of those pieces of art posted above, this pedestrian effort required over four hours of my life (its a 10'6" wide), but it works great!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on May 25, 2009, 09:59:42 PM: 1 paddle that looks like alot of work. Very nice and I hope you let your wife use her board once in a while... ;) ;) ;) ;)

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on May 25, 2009, 10:10:35 PM: Quote from: ABG on May 24, 2009, 09:19:29 PM
Howzit guys. I want to share with you something that blew my mind. A fellow SUPer Troy, who is down here on Oahu, offered to pad up my next board. I didn't hesitate to take the offer because i knew what he was capable of doing. I saw his first pad job that he did for his friend and it blew my mind. Hopefully I can get a picture of it to show you guys later, I know everyone would appreciate it. This pad was shown to me in a sketch before he worked on it. Amazing. The thing that impresses me is the that he incorporates the scales for the grip and kept it the amount I look for in my custom pads. I made a few custom pad jobs myself but his art is another level all together. Mahalo Troy!

Wow
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: 1paddle2paddle on May 26, 2009, 11:01:06 AM: Quote from: Bmaui on May 25, 2009, 09:59:42 PM
1 paddle that looks like alot of work. Very nice and I hope you let your wife use her board once in a while... ;) ;) ;) ;)

Aloha

Byron
Ha! Hey Byron, for once in my life, I made the right move and let her use it before I ever surfed it. Check this out - I stayed with baby on the beach for over and hour (from like 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. yesterday) while she surfed, then I went out afterwords and she took baby home. She was really stoked, the board was stable enough to give her confidence but yet easy enough to turn to allow her to move around and catch some waves. She had a big smile on her face when she came in!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on May 26, 2009, 09:22:27 PM: Good for you 1paddle. Glad you finally pulled the trigger on a PSH and stoked for you and the family. Hopefully we will see some pics of your wife ripping on it and not you.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on May 28, 2009, 03:25:58 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on May 28, 2009, 07:16:31 PM: Jup, that's sick!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on May 29, 2009, 07:46:26 AM: Jupiter, good looking board! what kind of rail tape is that?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on May 29, 2009, 09:29:18 AM: Quote from: jupiter on May 28, 2009, 02:57:28 PM
Finished my board this past weekend. It's not much compared to all the other amazing designs out there, but I love it. The kanji at the top is my last name.

Yeah Jupiter looking good. Where is the gopro mount cause I know you have one... ;) ;) ;)

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on June 05, 2009, 10:53:57 PM: Iggy,
Nice job.looking good, and I bet the traction is going to feel great.
Aloha :)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on June 20, 2009, 08:22:53 PM: been dreaming of putting a basket weave design on a board since 2007.
the first time i put this design on a board, it was a lonnie toft eight wheeler... an og skateboarder would know that was a long time ago.

when a friend ordered ULI's Gerry Lopez model i jumped at a chance to customize the amazing board for her.

i like to call this grip design the basketcase.

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/505/basketcase2.jpg)
the symetrical ridges created provide resistance for foot placements at asymetrical angles as well as parallel.

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/505/basketcase1.jpg)
from another angle.

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/500/basketcase3.jpg)
close up detail of piece work. not perfect but the whole board took about 15 hours to finish.

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/504/Infinitypaddle.jpg)
this was my first board back in 2007 which had the start of the design on the nose area in cork.
the plan was to eventually cover the whole board in the tessellated basket weave design but
opted for cork stripes on the body of the board while testing it... too bad the board was a failure.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on June 21, 2009, 04:32:02 AM: Amazing... Well done... I like it.

Is the outer edge all one piece?

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Dwight (DW) on June 21, 2009, 04:57:36 AM: Sweet! ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on June 21, 2009, 04:14:33 PM: thanks guys!

happy to announce that the lady loves the board! we took it out for a spin and she handled the responsive board really well. the lighter weight of the Gerry Lopez model was much to her liking. i always worry when giving recommendations about something as personal as a surfboard, in this case it looks like a great fit.

(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/505/basketcase4.JPG)
here's a picture while it was under construction. when cut into thin strips the padding material is quite flexible. this picture shows where the outer edging, composed of three long pieces, meet on the sides about three quarters up the pad area. the first strip forms the semi-circle of the front of the pad joined by two strips that end at the ULI's d-ring leash attachment. provided one had long enough pad material, it would have been possible to do the whole outer edge with one strip. alas, the material i was supplied had been cut into approximately six foot lengths, which sufficed.

the trapezoid sections which comprise the rest of the work measures 1" wide cut at a 30° angle, 3" on the short edge, by 4-1/4" on the long edge. luckily the pad was demarcated by ridge lines at 1/2" widths so it was a simple matter of cutting along the lines. having done this before with a more gritty material, i just took the first trapezoidal shape and laid it back to back along the strip to cut out the next one. varying the length of the trapezoid and adjusting the spacing of the mosaic dictates the proportions of the final product. also all measurements are only approximate there's a certain amount of stretching and squeezing you can do due to the spongy properties of the material.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on June 21, 2009, 07:36:05 PM: Walking on Broken Glass
Hey has anyone ever wondered what it would look like if you cut the clear grip in triangles? ???

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/Brokenglassmilf.gif) (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/000_0602.jpg)
Have you ever walked on broken glass while SUP'in? It's not as bad as it looks.

Feels really good... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tony DaKine on June 21, 2009, 08:45:03 PM: That's really cool Sam. Is that the clear grip with the raised/rough pattern or is the Versa Traction? I've actually gone old school on one of my boards with pure wax. Not as comfy for paddling but I really like the tactile transfer between my feet and the board way better than foam deckpads. The downside is that wax is messy. I'd like to do something like the broken glass method on the whole board if you think the grip is good enough.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on June 22, 2009, 02:34:58 AM: Aloha Tony,
Quote from: Tony DaKine on June 21, 2009, 08:45:03 PM
That's really cool Sam. Is that the clear grip with the raised/rough pattern or is the Versa Traction? I've actually gone old school on one of my boards with pure wax. Not as comfy for paddling but I really like the tactile transfer between my feet and the board way better than foam deckpads. The downside is that wax is messy. I'd like to do something like the broken glass method on the whole board if you think the grip is good enough.
This is the clear raised /rough pattern.....It works REALLY well when wet!......I've been using this grip on my boards for about a year now (nose area only). Not sure how it will do on the whole board, but I'll be willing to try!...I trust the produced that much!!!!

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: bigdom on June 22, 2009, 07:46:32 AM: i have put narrow strips of similar stuff on the nose of my boards

its like small grains of hard plastic set in rubbery tape

good grip but not for the whole board as a bit rough
on the feet or boots
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on June 28, 2009, 01:48:02 AM: This is my latest grip it's pretty basic but effective.

Rob
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on June 28, 2009, 06:44:21 AM: Cool!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on June 28, 2009, 05:00:01 PM: Looks good Rob.

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: champcrow on June 28, 2009, 08:23:48 PM: NICE one Rob ;D cool board as well ;)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: steamroller on June 28, 2009, 08:25:04 PM: chekitout....brand stinkin NEW ULILopez X2 ...24 lbs and totally bulletproof...not mine ...on loan from ULIJim to catch this bunch of big south swells you oahu gys are gettin...see ya Tuesday afternoon...stay tuned...

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt24/steamrollersurfpics2/GL_X2_special.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on June 28, 2009, 09:08:23 PM: Luv it Steamroller.. Great job.

btw.. That's the best looking inflatable that I've seen.

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Chan on June 28, 2009, 09:54:34 PM: Wow, that rocks. How many hours?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on June 28, 2009, 10:28:10 PM: Quote
Wow, that rocks. How many hours?

No kidding... That is sick!

Chan, you are the original inspiration to this madness! I did it for traction. These guys are, well, CRAZY!!!!!!!!! In a good way of course.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: steamroller on June 28, 2009, 10:37:09 PM: Chan and Blane too bad you guys didnt patent this idea or something...in my opinion this is the best thing to hit the surfing world since the surf leash...

the design took Jim 14+ hours to create mostly because ive been badgering him for months to get me a board like Dan Gaveres to take to hawaii...he finally finished it yesterday and made me PROMISE to return it when i get back since i have a nasty habit of assimilating all good eguipment once I get my reedy little hands on it....heres my reply to his email....ha ha....
:D :D

HOLY CRAP JIM!!!!...that board is AWESOMMMMMEEEEEEEEEE!!!...

i promise NOTHING...hear me?!?!...NOTHING!!!..ha haaaaaaaaa...you make up a board that bitchen and expect to get it back?!?!?..HA! forgetaboutit....you aint NEVER seein it again...its mine MINE....ALLLLLLLMINE...HA hA hAAAAAAAA!!!

nah jsut kidding...i promise...

AWESOME board though and thanks a LOT...14+ hours is a LOT of work...i do appreciate it...im showing it off on the zone OK?

the waves are supposed to be 5-10' the whole time i am there and high tides around midday winds 10-20mph...thats perfect conditions for ovarocks and a BUNCH of other spots...im hoping to get some good video this time...

ok later thanks Jim
clinton
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: outcast on June 29, 2009, 05:09:04 AM: i'm just blown away by this whole sport......this thread is less than a year old, and it is amazing how rapid the progress is on this one seemingly minor element is.

ALL of these boards are off the hook, and some are downright art.

This forum is 100% stoke! Thanks guys!!!! (includes wahines)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on June 29, 2009, 06:48:13 AM: Hey Steamer,
Quote from: steamroller on June 28, 2009, 10:37:09 PM
i promise NOTHING...hear me?!?!...NOTHING!!!..ha haaaaaaaaa...you make up a board that bitchen and expect to get it back?!?!?..HA! forgetaboutit....you aint NEVER seein it again...its mine MINE....ALLLLLLLMINE...HA hA hAAAAAAAA!!!
If you put this board in MY hands you can bet that you'll NEVER GET IT BACK!!!!!!!!........Look me up, you got my number........If you need to film, I got you covered (GoPro). See you when you get here!!!!

Aloha......Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Chan on June 29, 2009, 09:13:05 AM: Quote from: Blane Chambers on June 28, 2009, 10:28:10 PM
Quote
Wow, that rocks. How many hours?

No kidding... That is sick!

Chan, you are the original inspiration to this madness! I did it for traction. These guys are, well, CRAZY!!!!!!!!! In a good way of course.

Please send royalty checks to 1500 Mo’munny Lane. All I did was put some scraps on the nose. All the credit goes to the unreal artists out there. I am constantly impressed at the level of creativity in this community. Hope this stoke continues as the sport grows!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: shapeshifter on June 29, 2009, 10:53:52 AM: that is one raging graphic grip jim assembled... it would break my heart to have to give that back. a taste of how the ultra lite model performs makes me wanna get my hands on one of those gerry lopez x2's now. can't wait to see the videos of you on that board in the waves!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Wazza66 on June 29, 2009, 11:09:11 PM: Cool design Rob.

Did it take along time to apply.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on July 01, 2009, 09:35:58 PM: I have had the pleasure to see, touch, and watch this board in action here in Hawaii.....AWESOME!!!!!

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt24/steamrollersurfpics2/GL_X2_special.jpg)

Needless to say that there is only one guy that work this peace of art, drive it down the line, rip the hell out of the wave, and tame this beast to when it time to slow down.........Stearmroller "The ULI Tamer" ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on July 07, 2009, 04:04:37 PM: Hey Piros,
Look what you made me do to my newest board!!!........Your right though........simple but affective... ;D ;D ;D ;D

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/7-8DanaiMilf.gif)

At lease between set's....... I can play twister :D :D :D :D

Aloha.....Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on July 07, 2009, 04:24:52 PM: That looks so cool Sam , I wish we could get all those different coloured deck pads down under..by the way nice looking board ;)

Rob
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: surfcal on July 07, 2009, 05:03:43 PM: Okay, Sam.
How'd you cut the perfect circles?
Video please :D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on July 07, 2009, 08:02:46 PM: Quote from: surfcal on July 07, 2009, 05:03:43 PM
Okay, Sam.
How'd you cut the perfect circles?
Video please :D

my vote goes for the coffee can :D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on July 09, 2009, 07:18:31 PM: After getting so much inspiration from this site I decided to try and tell a story on this grip.

The turtle represents strength and speed in the water, the turtle focuses all it's energy around my paddle and on my fins giving my board the speed and power of the turtle. The jellyfish is the turtle’s favourite food which it needs to carry us both on our long journeys.

The board is a Ron House 12-0 a beautifully built board which deserved a special grip.

Rob
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: poppi on July 09, 2009, 07:53:00 PM: Piros,
Wow nice work........Pure and simple
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on July 09, 2009, 08:46:52 PM: And the bar just goes another notch higher.. ;D .. good one Piros.

Mark one up for the Aussies.. :D

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on July 09, 2009, 10:24:24 PM: well, this isn't nearly as impressive as Piro's 12' Ron House, but I'm happy that I made it through the horrible process of peeling off an old pad and removing the adhesive from the entire board. thanks to Blane for the inspiration! I know everyone says the grip is unreal, but seriously, this is nuts!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: al808 on July 09, 2009, 11:12:37 PM: Rob,
That's definitely a piece of art work, like the other rest on this post.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on July 10, 2009, 01:49:34 AM: Quote from: surfcal on July 07, 2009, 05:03:43 PM
Okay, Sam.
How'd you cut the perfect circles?
Video please :D
OK It has been requested that I show how I cut these circle so perfect. Here at Pacific Rad Sports we have our own custom die cut logo, but we need to cut our own 6" hole in the pad so our logo fits..........This custom 6" cutting (razor shape) tool can cut threw any deck pad with one hit and cuts it perfect every time. So I'll punch out the plug prior to installing a pad. However If a pad is laid out a board and needs a hole for a logo we will lay the tool down and spin the tool to cut/slice and mark my circle. Then I'll finish it with with razor, peel, and install logo.

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/7-8milfpad.gif)

We install every and any color pad you can think of. The customer has a choice of a color pad and we punch out a hole for the logo......... :) :) :) :) :)

Quote from: hawaiian.style on July 07, 2009, 08:02:46 PM
my vote goes for the coffee can :D
Sorry it's not a coffee can........Good guess though. :) :) :)

Aloha........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bob from Brazil on July 10, 2009, 11:27:20 AM: Piros,

Great job!!! Board looks insane... Probably rides insane too... If you can, open up a topic and let us know how does the 12' Ron House feels...

Mahalo do Brazil,
Bob.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Shawn on July 13, 2009, 09:54:26 PM: I have some red and yellow available and Approx size around three/four blades in coverage.
Looking at the nice price of: the shipping.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on July 22, 2009, 10:00:31 AM: No frills, pure traction... Not sure what it is about this traction that keeps catching my eye...
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc/websize/zlexy9.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on July 22, 2009, 02:34:07 PM: Plenty of frills there catching my eye.. :o .. Thanks Blane... The board looks great also.. ;)

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bravo on July 22, 2009, 06:30:45 PM: I just finished putting on my deck pad on my new 9-10 and I thought I would take a photo of my quiver. The center board is my 10-6aa and the board on the right is my new 9-10 while the board on the left is my 9-6wr. From the looks of the pads, I bet you could guess which board I got first.
I think tomorrow I will get the time to take the 9-10 for a test paddle.
Aloha
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: poppi on July 22, 2009, 11:30:49 PM: Bravo,
Nice quiver, I got the same, the 9'10" was my last one too. I'll post a picture soon. My pad designs are not up to par like the rest, just simple designs.

Aloha
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on July 23, 2009, 11:28:13 AM: the blue camo pad is sweet!!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on July 24, 2009, 09:19:49 AM: Quote from: hawaiian.style on July 23, 2009, 11:28:13 AM
the blue camo pad is sweet!!

Agree I have never seen that one before. You have a very nice quiver there.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bravo on July 24, 2009, 10:50:59 AM: Thank you.
I too like the Blue camo pad the best.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hb aloha on July 28, 2009, 03:40:24 PM: Aloha
Here is Connors new 9'2 aa. Thanks to Blane and the PSH new pricing we were able to afford to buy him it for his 13th bday. He is sooo stoked! Thanks Blane. It took him and his brother and sister about 10 hours.

Brad
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on July 28, 2009, 04:10:18 PM: hb aloha: that's nuts!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on July 28, 2009, 04:42:38 PM: WOW! That's amazing. Next time I buy a board I will send to you first to do the pad.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: poppi on July 28, 2009, 09:17:20 PM: ;D........nice, wow great job

Aloha
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on July 28, 2009, 10:31:03 PM: Just got this from Didier in Tahiti... Tahitian Tatoo Style Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc/websize/aDidiers%20Pad.jpg)

Deck Pad in action
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/newmisc/websize/adidierspad2.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hawaiian.style on July 28, 2009, 10:42:42 PM: meeean!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on July 28, 2009, 10:50:44 PM: Quote from: hb aloha on July 28, 2009, 03:40:24 PM
Aloha
Here is Connors new 9'2 aa. Thanks to Blane and the PSH new pricing we were able to afford to buy him it for his 13th bday. He is sooo stoked! Thanks Blane. It took him and his brother and sister about 10 hours.

Brad

That is just awesome!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on July 28, 2009, 11:25:13 PM: Great Job Bravo.....Nice looking quiver. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Connor glad you finished the deck pad now get some action shots. Tell your dad to shoot some photos so I can monitor the progress.... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Aloha

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Quik564 on August 03, 2009, 09:51:30 AM: Custom traction on our Pearson Arrow SUPs...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Quik564 on August 03, 2009, 10:08:03 AM: I've got scraps left for sale, if anyone is interested. For the blue triangle mosaic board (10'6), I used half of the traction pad. I'd say you can easily get another mosaic board completed with the blue camo scraps alone. PM me.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Ho'e He'e Nalu Mel on August 07, 2009, 12:35:42 PM: Quote from: hb aloha on July 28, 2009, 03:40:24 PM
Aloha
Here is Connors new 9'2 aa. Thanks to Blane and the PSH new pricing we were able to afford to buy him it for his 13th bday. He is sooo stoked! Thanks Blane. It took him and his brother and sister about 10 hours.

Brad

Ok, That is Cool indeed!!!! Makes the carved door look weak now.... ::) Great job HB Aloha Ohana....but the real question is WHERE IS YOUR DAD??? ;)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on August 07, 2009, 04:22:08 PM: 9'8 PSH Ripper.....

I know it is not perfect so sorry. My wife did the good parts and I did the junk ones.. :) :)

(http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/bmaui/341.jpg)
(http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/bmaui/343.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: poppi on August 07, 2009, 05:02:40 PM: NICE! ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on August 07, 2009, 09:53:29 PM: Looks perfect to me Byron,,,,,,,,Can't really find anything wrong with the 9'8"...Your toooo modest...

Aloha,

Ned
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on August 08, 2009, 01:19:06 AM: My New SP Downwinder
Hey everyone I needed to re-do the deck pad on my downwinder due to a shipping incident that happened. The deck had delaminated while in the 40' container. So I cut it out, glassed it, and put simple pad design. It was a bit of a challenge.......but I finished! Aloha......Sam

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/12-6DownwinderMilf.gif)
Now can anyone see something different with this board?

And Byron you can't guess, you have an unfair advantage....stinker! :P :P............Oh and nice board!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on August 24, 2009, 09:35:25 PM: Special deck pad that my wife did for Paddle Hard's son who just returned from defending and protecting our country. We really appreciate him and if you see him on Maui or Oahu tell him Thanks..

Aloha

Byron

(http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/bmaui/173-1.jpg)

(http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/bmaui/174.jpg)

(http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/bmaui/171-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Weasels wake on August 24, 2009, 09:49:52 PM: Damn, we got 22 pages of this stuff, and it's all awsome, and I'm still on a solid black pad. But I have to wear booties, so it works pretty well, but still..........
Keep it going, I love it. Just had to say that, it gets overwhelming sometimes, I love the creativeness of it all...................... Next board.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Paddle Hard on August 25, 2009, 02:46:47 AM: Much mahalo to all the folks who made this possible for me to get this board for my son, Blane and Austin from Paddle Surf Hawaii, and to Byron and Rena for the cherry pad design. My big hearted solider boy was quiet on the way home, with tears in his eyes. I guest it finally soaked in to him that he was home with family and freinds.

Aloha,

Ned
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: hi tide on August 25, 2009, 03:18:03 AM: beautiful board. great story. this topic is one of my favorites on the whole forum. all good.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Byronmaui on August 25, 2009, 11:03:18 AM: Quote from: Paddle Hard on August 25, 2009, 02:46:47 AM
Much mahalo to all the folks who made this possible for me to get this board for my son, Blane and Austin from Paddle Surf Hawaii, and to Byron and Rena for the cherry pad design. My big hearted solider boy was quiet on the way home, with tears in his eyes. I guest it finally soaked in to him that he was home with family and freinds.

Aloha,

Ned

I hope my son grows up with the amount of courage and respect your son has. You did well and look forward to seeing him in the water.

Byron
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: bigdom on September 03, 2009, 01:48:40 PM: boots get little advantage from the triangle and gap
configuration and hard soles can start to rip those
pointy edges pretty quickly

i wear boots a lot so made a design without gaps and the main
standing area just plain deckpad
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on September 03, 2009, 03:20:22 PM: Don't think you will notice the increase in traction w/ Bag O Pad and Booties. I only have worn booties a couple of times in the spring when I am up north (NJ) and had great traction just of regular pads. The plus though on the Bag O Pad setup is if you do rip on, its easy to replace. Had that on one of my boards. Just pull up the piece and replace. Done and done.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on September 13, 2009, 12:41:41 AM: Picked up my new DC8-11 yesterday.....this is the first of the Ron House- Dale Chapman San Clemente model , the board was shaped off a Ron house 8-8 fish and stretched to 8-11 x 28.5 x 4-1/4 with a few minor changes by Dale.

The deck grip fish represents the Ron House fish design and the ribs of the fish are outlines of all my different fins showing the fusion of the Aussie and American design to make this great board.

Piros
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Wazza66 on September 13, 2009, 01:26:24 AM: Nice boat Piros, oh yeah the board is ok too ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Piros on September 13, 2009, 02:39:04 AM: Yeah I thought I would sneak in a couple of photos of my girl "Pearl"
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: sylvano on September 13, 2009, 02:58:02 AM: Quote from: Sam Pa'e on August 08, 2009, 01:19:06 AM
My New SP Downwinder
Hey everyone I needed to re-do the deck pad on my downwinder due to a shipping incident that happened. The deck had delaminated while in the 40' container. So I cut it out, glassed it, and put simple pad design. It was a bit of a challenge.......but I finished! Aloha......Sam

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/12-6DownwinderMilf.gif)
Now can anyone see something different with this board?

And Byron you can't guess, you have an unfair advantage....stinker! :P :P............Oh and nice board!
Sam, you are an artist!!
If you come to Lanzarote, I have a longboard to show you: delaminated deck! :'(
;)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sam Pa'e on September 13, 2009, 11:07:02 AM: Aloha Sylvano,
Quote from: sylvano on September 13, 2009, 02:58:02 AM
Sam, you are an artist!!
If you come to Lanzarote, I have a longboard to show you: delaminated deck!

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/12-6DownwinderMilf.gif)

Mahalo.........But I don't think I'll ever make it there in the near future. However it is nice to be wanted, even thought I have no idea were "Lanzarote" is... :D :D LOL

Aloha.........Sam
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on September 27, 2009, 08:28:46 PM: Here's my new 8'12" x 32" Snowboard.. It was made for my by Dean Snow near Bells Beach Australia.

I thought I'd try and do an Aboriginal art thing with the grip.

DJ

(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/djp-2/P9280014Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Admin on September 27, 2009, 10:17:58 PM: Quote from: DavidJohn on September 27, 2009, 08:28:46 PM
Here's my new 8'12" x 32" Snowboard.. It (http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/djp-2/P9280014Medium.jpg)

Cool looking grip! 8'12"...good length. Can you feel much difference between that and, say a 9 footer?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on September 28, 2009, 08:30:51 AM: I am getting dizzy off the deckpad. Very nice board. Would like to see some video of you on that.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Tom on September 28, 2009, 03:16:07 PM: Quote
Here's my new 8'12" x 32"

I once dated a girl who said she was 5'12" tall.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: sylvano on September 28, 2009, 04:29:18 PM: Quote from: Sam Pa'e on September 13, 2009, 11:07:02 AM
Aloha Sylvano,
Quote from: sylvano on September 13, 2009, 02:58:02 AM
Sam, you are an artist!!
If you come to Lanzarote, I have a longboard to show you: delaminated deck!

(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/12-6DownwinderMilf.gif)

Mahalo.........But I don't think I'll ever make it there in the near future. However it is nice to be wanted, even thought I have no idea were "Lanzarote" is... :D :D LOL

Aloha.........Sam

Good luck at the battle!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Essoxlupine on October 07, 2009, 06:37:34 PM: My new gun.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on October 07, 2009, 07:20:40 PM: :o :o :o........Hooo thats sweeeet..oooyyeaa
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on November 03, 2009, 08:31:16 PM: Nice work guys! Man, amazing stuff in here...

I been staying with this basic pattern lately. Tons of grip and pretty quick to do...

Did this on Jamie Sterlings 9-6 Ripper he's picking up tomorrow
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/9909andbeyond/websize/Jamie%20Sterling%209-6.jpg)

This is my 10-8
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/9909andbeyond/websize/DSC_8162.JPG)

I lay out a regular pad first then cut it out. 2 hours and results are super comfort and grip...
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/9909andbeyond/websize/DSC_8161.JPG)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Scotty Mac on November 04, 2009, 03:08:07 AM: Blane,
Jamies 9'6" is a sweet looking machine. How wide is it? I am guessing 27 3/4"? I love it.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on November 04, 2009, 09:57:22 AM: Quote from: Scotty Mac on November 04, 2009, 03:08:07 AM
Blane,
Jamies 9'6" is a sweet looking machine. How wide is it? I am guessing 27 3/4"? I love it.

Pretty close! 27-1/4" Wide
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bob from Brazil on November 05, 2009, 01:07:04 PM: Aloha Blane,

That's an insane 10'8!! I'll bet it flies down the line...

Mahalos do Brazil,
Bob.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on November 05, 2009, 02:14:19 PM: I agree.. that 10'8" looks really nice.. :o

DJ
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: GabeS on November 16, 2009, 08:10:41 AM: Here is my new 10-6 AA, design ripped from - er, I mean inspired by one of Blane's boards.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: cloclo on November 17, 2009, 01:27:34 PM: Quote from: Blane Chambers on November 04, 2009, 09:57:22 AM
Quote from: Scotty Mac on November 04, 2009, 03:08:07 AM
Blane,
Jamies 9'6" is a sweet looking machine. How wide is it? I am guessing 27 3/4"? I love it.

Pretty close! 27-1/4" Wide

I really like the shape of this 9'6 Ripper, especially the tail.
What about the thikness ?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RKC11 on November 19, 2009, 11:53:24 AM: Here is my new 9' 3" Ripper, and my version of ult. traction.
Not quite as cool as a lot of the designs here, but I like it!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Hilly on November 29, 2009, 04:43:41 PM: Finally finished - big girl not such a wallflower next to the 10er now ;D

Why the Seahorse??

The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the seahorse was an attribute of the sea god Neptune/Poseidon and as such, the seahorse was considered a symbol of strength and power.

Further, the ancient Europeans believed that the seahorse carried the souls of deceased sailors to the underworld - giving them safe passage and protection until the met their soul’s destination.

Chinese cultures believed that the seahorse was a type of sea dragon, and as such they were revered for their power and thought to be symbols of good luck.

Sailors have long viewed the seahorse as a good luck charm too.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: makaiolani on December 01, 2009, 06:10:58 PM: Hey is anyone making these designs for money yet? I don't have the time to make one on my own.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on December 09, 2009, 10:11:00 PM: Allen Mozo's 12' Gun with Ace of Spades deck pad. Craig borrowed it and laid that sucker on rail!
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/9909andbeyond/websize/Copy%20of%201.JPG)
(http://photos.imageevent.com/torturechambers/9909andbeyond/websize/Copy%20of%202_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Reef Rocket on January 05, 2010, 09:57:05 AM: Felt like it needed a little something extra.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/1alohanoserider/P1040004.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/1alohanoserider/P1040003.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: J-Bird on January 07, 2010, 08:04:37 AM: Hey Makaiolani, Send me your design ideas, a picture, or a general concept of what you want (or give me the freedom to use my own ideas), and I can do a killer pattern for ya.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: maui wave warrior on January 13, 2010, 09:58:25 AM: Question for those of you who have switched to this type of pad. Did any of you cut out spaces from your existing pad while it was attached to your board or did you pull off the pad and replace with pieces. Any tricks to pulling off the existing pad and cleaning the deck if that was the method?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Marcelo on January 13, 2010, 10:27:57 AM: Maui wave warrior, my deckpad is supper slippery and i was looking for ways to make it a little better, Photosettle sugested cutting it out with a plastic knife and peeling it out...it did come out easily with no need for cleaning up but that might have something to do with the quality of the pad.

Give it a try.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Reid SUP'd on January 14, 2010, 07:02:54 AM: WHere did you get that wood grain looking pad??
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: motopilot on January 14, 2010, 07:31:47 AM: Quote from: Reid SUP'd on January 14, 2010, 07:02:54 AM
WHere did you get that wood grain looking pad??

Yeah who makes that? Is is still grippy? I have some ideas for that.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Blane Chambers on January 14, 2010, 08:42:07 AM: Hydro Turf
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Reef Rocket on January 14, 2010, 10:24:17 AM: Yup....Hydro Turf. It seems to be grippy enough for what the board was designed for. I chose the smooth aggresive brushed over grooved or diamond cut due to the amount of time on feet for distance paddling......a bit thicker and softer. The extra at the top came in the package of surf dots they offer. They are the grooved mat and I installed them to 1. give me a few extra feet of placement 2. reference for my feet (feel) along the rail
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on February 02, 2010, 06:17:42 PM: ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RecSuppa on March 01, 2010, 01:22:09 PM: OK, that's an old thread, but that's where it belongs anyway...

Here goes a pic of my Starboard Extremist with a new deck pad.

I was inspired by Bane's and others mosaic kind of approach, and thou it didn't end up perfect in terms of simetry, i really liked the way it looks in the end. Plus, this one has so much more grip than the original white SB deck.

Aloha,

Recsuppa.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Reid SUP'd on March 01, 2010, 01:44:52 PM: hey Recsuppa what did you use to take off the old SB pad? was it hard/messy to do?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: awe on March 01, 2010, 08:31:52 PM: Hey, looks good to me ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RecSuppa on March 02, 2010, 07:08:03 AM: Quote from: Reid SUP'd on March 01, 2010, 01:44:52 PM
hey Recsuppa what did you use to take off the old SB pad? was it hard/messy to do?

Hi, Reid.

It wasn't really messy, but it was a bit of a hard work (took me about 6 hours). The original SB deck was peeling and tearing in some places, specially in the tail area. Also, I've been using this board a lot for the past two years and I always thought its deck could have a bit more of grip to it...

Anyway, that's how I did it:

Part 1- Removing the old deck: I used a wax comb with lots of WD40 (two whole cans) to soften the glue underneath the deck. Started from one of the peeling parts, spraying a little WD40 underneath and using the wax comb to separate the deck from the board top, as if I was skinning an animal (a big one) :D Some dots of white rubber still kept glued to the board, so after removing the whole deck, I used more WD40 in these rubber pieces and worked harder with the comb to remove them. After that, there was some glue residue on the top of the board, but it was already softer and easier to remove, due to the WD40 action. I used the wax comb one last time for a final "skinning" on the deck area to remove the rest of the glue. This part of the job took most of the total time.

Part 2 - Cleaning the board top: WD40 is an oily remover and it can ruin the glue of a new deck if it stays on the board surface, so first, I cleaned the surface with lots of old newspapper, trying to dry it as much as I could. Second, washed the surface with water and soap, then dryed it with a cloth. Third, I used some window cleaner (Vidrex, Windex...) with another dry cloth until the surface looked really dry and shiny. This took about 30 to 40 minutes.

Part 3 - Applying the new deck: this was the easiest part of the job. Cut the deck pads the way I planned, put them on the top of the board to check each pad's position, made the adjustments, marked their positions with a marker pen and then sticked them. This took about one hour (can take definitely more if you come up with a more intricate deck mosaic...)

As I said, it's a bit of hard work, but if your deck is getting old and starts to deteriorate, I think it's worth. Plus, you can always use some creativity to give a different look to your board.

Aloha,

RecSuppa
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: outcast on December 19, 2010, 08:31:30 AM: This was/is one of my all-time favorite Zone threads.....and the source of inspiration.
We kind of embrace the Big Leboswski thing here on Cape Cod
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: DavidJohn on December 19, 2010, 01:04:09 PM: Not sure if these two have already been posted.

DJ

(http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/4368191.jpg)

(http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/4369471.jpg)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: mdsurf on December 19, 2010, 04:04:59 PM: All these boards are inspiring but those last two are beautiful. Were they computer generated and cut on a machine and then stuck to the board? I have cut triangles and other shapes out of my pads for my boards and they don't look anything like these beautiful works of art.

I love the way my feet stick on these pads and it works for me with the mosaic and triangle cut outs.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Puamana4me on December 19, 2010, 07:03:25 PM: like this.......................
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: mdsurf on December 19, 2010, 07:44:28 PM: Like that. Nothing like that kick ass tiger. Can we get that Tiger or the Dolphin thingy in a kit?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: moogie on December 20, 2010, 08:08:58 PM: The deck pad designs I have seen on this thread are so incredible. And they just keep getting better! DJ, the two you just posted show such attention to detail and design, wow. Real artistry. Truly awesome. I would be cracking under the pressure to get all the pieces placed so perfectly! ;D
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: pdxmike on December 20, 2010, 08:19:03 PM: I agree--these deck pads show some amazing artistry and craftsmanship.

Although I understand even these may be blown away by what Martha Stewart is working on for her new Laird board.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: KenT on December 23, 2010, 03:15:18 PM: (http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/4369471.jpg)

I am the one who realized the deck pad of the pink PSH, a 22 years old guy from the south of France, funny to find it in this topic, I think DJ found this picture on the PSH Facebook, where my father post it, anyway, here I am, so I can answer to some questions :).

Quote from: mdsurf on December 19, 2010, 04:04:59 PM
Were they computer generated and cut on a machine and then stuck to the board?

It's all HANDMADE dude ;D ! I cut with light-duty utility knife (for handcrafts and model making). It was an order from a friend, she wanted something with dolphins :-[ . It was my first try, but I was satisfied by the result !
I made the dolphins one in last october, so I am posting the new one I made this week for a friend of her, she asked me to put the roxy logo and hawaiian flowers, and up to me for the rest...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: mdsurf on December 23, 2010, 05:19:27 PM: KenT,

You are a great artist with great vision to be able to cut and work with the pad and the board to come up with these works of art. I would be proud to have any of your work on my boards. You want to do my next board?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: paddlejones on December 29, 2010, 08:51:22 AM: FYI, found this code for 20% of of xtrak pads

http://xtrak.blogspot.com/2010/12/save-20-on-all-x-trak-products.html (http://xtrak.blogspot.com/2010/12/save-20-on-all-x-trak-products.html)

these are not cheap, so it is a good time to pick one up
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: KenT on December 31, 2010, 05:03:40 PM: Offer me a plane ticket and I come to make you that !! ;D
More pics...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: outcast on May 24, 2012, 09:51:47 AM: Where are we at with this in 2012?

To me, this was one of the most creative threads ever, but in my own feeble attempts, stuff starts peeling up after a while, and needs maintenence
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: mdsurf on May 24, 2012, 11:06:13 AM: Outcast, I have done several boards and some for friends but none tot he extent of KenT above. All of mine have lasted and I did get better with each one I did. They have great traction and are as good as day one.

I guess if needed you could add more or replace pretty easy in a mosaic pad.

I replaced a regular pad from a differnt company and suffered thru three days of peeling and cleaning and the end result with the new pad is a new favorite board with great traction.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: PaddleCrazy on May 24, 2012, 12:11:47 PM: OH WOW!!! Thanks for resurrecting this thread. Being new here, I had not seen it before, and those are some incredibly wonderful deck pad designs.

My hat goes off to all of the creative artists that styled those masterpieces. I sit here in awe and jealousy, as I can't even draw recognizable stick figures, so I can't imagine how one thinks of, and then creates such works of art......with a piece of rubber and an X-acto knife for Pete sakes.

You guys never fail to amaze me with all of your hidden talents!!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction - Thread revival -- Lost ART!
Post by: supthecreek on September 25, 2014, 03:26:56 PM: This need to bee seen... I just read every page..... amazing lost art, just waiting to be uncovered.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on September 30, 2014, 12:40:25 PM: So stoked on this thread! Provided great insight and ideas for my first project..

I got a question for you advanced SUP artists..

Have any of you guys done traction like the one in this picture? I like the look of the traction being more spread out. But I wonder if it is effective? Can I get away with it being this spread out or will I need to get them a little bit closer. Any feedback is appreciated!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: supthecreek on September 30, 2014, 01:21:38 PM: The spread out pieces works fine on Starboards, because they have Star-touch deck treatment, so no slippery spots between grip-bits.

You could "Monster Paint" spray between the pad pieces after you apply them.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on January 27, 2015, 02:28:13 PM: My contribution to an old but favorite topic of mine.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Weasels wake on January 27, 2015, 03:54:00 PM: Now what would make anybody think this is a favorite subject or thread?
It's only been read over 94 thousand times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!

Another nice board!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on January 27, 2015, 07:03:45 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 06, 2015, 06:04:57 PM: Hey guys,

Got a question for the experienced artists.

1) How do I cut out perfect triangles of pad? (I tried ordering triangle shaped titanium cookie cuters, hamering it into the pad to make an outline and then using an exacto knife to cut it out. Not perfect...)

Any feedback appreciated!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 07:25:04 PM: Easiest way is to simply lay them out with a straight edge and mark it with chalk like a seamstress pen then just start cutting with an exacto. I like using the diamond grooved pad and making the cuts based on the diamonds...not equilateral triangles though.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 06, 2015, 07:28:11 PM: Quote from: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 07:25:04 PM
Easiest way is to simply lay them out with a straight edge and mark it with chalk like a seamstress pen then just start cutting with an exacto. I like using the diamond grooved pad and making the cuts based on the diamonds...not equilateral triangles though.

Yeah but it would seem like using a straight edge over and over leaves too much room for error? how do you get perfect shaped triangles in equal size over and over without being an artist?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 08:33:09 PM: Geometry...60 deg angles. If you can draw a straight line with a ruler you can do it
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 06, 2015, 09:21:39 PM: Quote from: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 08:33:09 PM
Geometry...60 deg angles. If you can draw a straight line with a ruler you can do it

Does the straight edge ur talking about measure degrees?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: TallDude on March 06, 2015, 09:26:16 PM: Quote from: Sup44 on March 06, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 07:25:04 PM
Easiest way is to simply lay them out with a straight edge and mark it with chalk like a seamstress pen then just start cutting with an exacto. I like using the diamond grooved pad and making the cuts based on the diamonds...not equilateral triangles though.

how do you get perfect shaped triangles in equal size over and over without being an artist?
You can make a template out of 1/8" plywood with a jigsaw. File a sand the angles clean, press it firmly against the deck pad, and cut it with a sharp exacto blade. It helps to have a cutting mat under the pad when you cut it.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 10:31:25 PM: If you want to get a bunch done quickly it's much faster to take a little time and lay it out. Say you have a piece that is 28" square and you want a bunch of 2" triangles. Take a ruler and draw intersecting circles 28" in radius, draw lines from those corners to the intersection of the circles and you have an equilateral triangle with 28" sides. Mark lines at 2" on all three sides of the triangle and then start drawing lines between them all. Then just go over it with an xacto...that part goes quickly. It will look like the illustration below. You get 186 2" triangles out of it with very little waste (scraps are always good to have around) . The setup time is well worth it.

If you want more simply extend the lines out all the way to the edge and add the remaining lines to fill it in.

Also...its a little easier working and cutting from the bottom and you can use a sharpie for marking there.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: IRideYellow on March 07, 2015, 11:41:16 AM: I want to customize my new board and think maybe the way to go is using the pad as the place to differentiate. I have read through the posts and see that there are lots of options.

What I have not read is how well the small pieces remain attached to the board? Or do you need to have those small pieces away from the edges so as you remount the board they are not peeled off?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 07, 2015, 01:32:31 PM: I've had very little peeling up of the small segments. That said I wouldn't go too thin. There are some designs here that are beautifully done but I think some won't last in heavy use. That's partly why I like doing the mosaics. You get the best grip from them and if a small piece does come loose I just replace it. I have a box of scraps from those that I've done and I always make more pieces than I use when I'm doing it because I want exact replacements if possible.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: WhatsSUP on March 07, 2015, 04:40:19 PM: Just got thru the 27 pages or so of this thread: WOW! Some beautiful work!!!!! And a PERFECT winter time DIY!

Gonna now have to read up now on methods to remove the original pad. I've got a 11' NSP that's the perfect patient!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 07, 2015, 06:11:17 PM: Quote from: stoneaxe on March 06, 2015, 10:31:25 PM
If you want to get a bunch done quickly it's much faster to take a little time and lay it out. Say you have a piece that is 28" square and you want a bunch of 2" triangles. Take a ruler and draw intersecting circles 28" in radius, draw lines from those corners to the intersection of the circles and you have an equilateral triangle with 28" sides. Mark lines at 2" on all three sides of the triangle and then start drawing lines between them all. Then just go over it with an xacto...that part goes quickly. It will look like the illustration below. You get 186 2" triangles out of it with very little waste (scraps are always good to have around) . The setup time is well worth it.

If you want more simply extend the lines out all the way to the edge and add the remaining lines to fill it in.

Also...its a little easier working and cutting from the bottom and you can use a sharpie for marking there.

Hey first of all thanks for the time u've put into explaining it. I really wanna get this and i've heard your a well respected mosaic'er. With that said this went pretty far over my head. What I did understand is cut out a 28 x 28" square of pad for starters. Could you pick up from there?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 07, 2015, 06:53:42 PM: Not so sure what a well respected mosaic'er is but I'll take any compliments..... :)

OK...truthfully I don't usually go through all that anyway. I can cut equal angles (or close enough) by eye. I've been drawing lines and using x-actos with straightedges for a long time. But if you can't do that something even easier if you don't worry about the triangles being equilateral is to just cut it up into 2" squares and then cut them in half diagonally. You'll get 392 right triangles that are 2" x 2" x 2-13/16".

You also don't need to be absolutely perfect. I've tried to do my pads that I've done mosaics on in a pattern that will give the best grip and while I try for mirror images I don't get them exact. I don't actually like the pattern that I did on my 8' Vec for it's aesthetics...looks like a victorian church window to me but the grip is great. I'm going to be redoing my 14'er this spring and will be doing something more precise and artistic on that pad.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: southwesterly on March 07, 2015, 07:36:01 PM: It just might be THE only time you could use the Pythagorean theorem in your entire lifetime.

The sum of the areas of the two squares on the legs (a and b) equals the area of the square on the hypotenuse.

Start cutting!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 07, 2015, 08:04:40 PM: Quote from: stoneaxe on March 07, 2015, 06:53:42 PM
Not so sure what a well respected mosaic'er is but I'll take any compliments..... :)

OK...truthfully I don't usually go through all that anyway. I can cut equal angles (or close enough) by eye. I've been drawing lines and using x-actos with straightedges for a long time. But if you can't do that something even easier if you don't worry about the triangles being equilateral is to just cut it up into 2" squares and then cut them in half diagonally. You'll get 392 right triangles that are 2" x 2" x 2-13/16".

You also don't need to be absolutely perfect. I've tried to do my pads that I've done mosaics on in a pattern that will give the best grip and while I try for mirror images I don't get them exact. I don't actually like the pattern that I did on my 8' Vec for it's aesthetics...looks like a victorian church window to me but the grip is great. I'm going to be redoing my 14'er this spring and will be doing something more precise and artistic on that pad.

Thank you! This helps. I'm gonna start with the square idea
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 07, 2015, 08:06:42 PM: Stoneaxe - How do you think something like this will serve for traction?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 08, 2015, 09:39:32 AM: That would work fine. Easy to do as well.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 08, 2015, 10:17:10 AM: Quote from: stoneaxe on March 08, 2015, 09:39:32 AM
That would work fine. Easy to do as well.

Alright. Possibly my final question. If i've got a minor case of OCD and want to space the triangles out semi perfectly - downright perfect.... Any advice as to how to do that?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Bean on March 08, 2015, 11:31:21 AM: Maybe some narrow tape as reference lines...
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Biggreen on March 08, 2015, 12:10:44 PM: I use cheap masking tape to mark off the perimeters and then use a magic marker to create the lines where I want it all to go. Once done, a paper towel and alcohol takes off the magic marker. Easy peasy
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 09, 2015, 06:22:07 AM: What biggreen said...or penciled grid. I just eyeball it except for a few reference marks. Lay it out dry first and you can get it exactly how you want it. Then lift and peel the backing from each piece and go slowly. Good luck, have fun, post some pics.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on March 09, 2015, 03:18:14 PM: Get a cutting mat and change the cutting blade often if you want sharp line/edge. Finally, don't rush the job.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 09, 2015, 08:24:22 PM: Quote from: RATbeachrider on March 09, 2015, 03:18:14 PM
Get a cutting mat and change the cutting blade often if you want sharp line/edge. Finally, don't rush the job.
+1....shoulda mentioned that. I tend to forget, I've probably made a gazillion cuts over the years with x-acto knives. Drafting/graphics tools of the trade. I change the blade immediately if it starts to catch....get a box of x-acto blades. You can also get a cutting mat with rulers and degrees marked.
http://www.staples.com/X-Acto-Self-Healing-Cutting-Mat-12-x-18-/product_609016
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 10, 2015, 01:16:17 PM: Awesome guys this all helps a lot. Thank you! Will post pics when done.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: KT on March 11, 2015, 12:05:04 AM: For Sup44,
Just did my board by first making a 2" triangle pattern out of an old plastic table placemat. Then I used my metal square "one side is 2" wide" and cut 2" strips out of the pad material. I then took my pattern on the back side of pad and used a red pencil to trace the triangle. As you line up the triangle along the 2" strip you start to have some right side up and some upside down triangles all butted next to each other. To cut them I used a cutter I got from Sears that looks like a plier handle but has a replaceable razor blade which made it very easy to cut and no waste.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on March 11, 2015, 06:35:16 PM: Lastly, make sure the cutting blade is straight to the pad otherwise the piece(s) will have edge(s) at an angle.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 14, 2015, 07:31:30 PM: Quote from: KT on March 11, 2015, 12:05:04 AM
For Sup44,
Just did my board by first making a 2" triangle pattern out of an old plastic table placemat. Then I used my metal square "one side is 2" wide" and cut 2" strips out of the pad material. I then took my pattern on the back side of pad and used a red pencil to trace the triangle. As you line up the triangle along the 2" strip you start to have some right side up and some upside down triangles all butted next to each other. To cut them I used a cutter I got from Sears that looks like a plier handle but has a replaceable razor blade which made it very easy to cut and no waste.

Thank you! This was exactly what im looking to do for my new starboard. How is it working for traction?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: KT on March 14, 2015, 11:07:52 PM: Sup44,

Sorry I didn't get to try it out yet, waves not cooperating :( From what I'm reading,the starboard startouch has grip between the pad pieces so I'm hoping it'll be alright. I'll post after I try it out. Keep on shredding !!!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on March 14, 2015, 11:43:30 PM: KT...don't you think you want some on those gaps at the rear rails. I can see feet being planted there on occasion.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: KT on March 15, 2015, 06:30:43 PM: Stoneaxe...Mahalo, probably will add the ends to a few more rows. Haven't tried it yet but would hate to blow a sweet wave slipping off. Aloha and keep shredding !!!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on March 20, 2015, 04:58:30 PM: New design. The gaps are just wide enough to give the feeling of having a massage ;). The toe grips better too.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 20, 2015, 07:00:13 PM: Love it!!
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Post by: stoneaxe on March 21, 2015, 06:49:58 PM: Nicely done.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on March 22, 2015, 11:41:16 AM: Thank you!
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: Sup44 on March 22, 2015, 11:46:35 AM: Quote from: KT on March 15, 2015, 06:30:43 PM
Stoneaxe...Mahalo, probably will add the ends to a few more rows. Haven't tried it yet but would hate to blow a sweet wave slipping off. Aloha and keep shredding !!!

KT - Did you get a chance to try it yet? Curious to see how the traction worked
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: KT on March 23, 2015, 08:48:17 PM: Sup44- yes I did, very small day maybe chest high sets. Feels like more grip than a solid pad pushing both toe side and heel side. Used a Popsicle stick "3/8" for spacing and it feels ok paddling, not as cushie as solid pad but worth the trade off Imo. Guess you could close the gap for more comfort and still be ok cause the toes will drop in the gaps. Good luck doing your board and I think you'll like it
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on May 08, 2015, 03:13:31 PM: The new 7'8x27 board.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: surfcowboy on May 10, 2015, 09:06:34 PM: Beautiful work. Is there white pad around the mermaid?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on May 11, 2015, 04:53:09 AM: Wow....are those getting machine cut or are you just very patient?.... :D.

How is that working as traction? Seems like a lot of empty spots and some very thin lines....do they hold without tearing?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on July 14, 2015, 05:43:54 PM: Sorry for the late reply. No white pad. Hand cut and it took few a couple of days. I've no problem with traction (my friends have problem because they are so used to the full pad) and after two months the design is holding up well.
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: outcast on May 31, 2017, 07:12:30 PM: Re-booting for the newbies
So many cool shots in here

I just got a new stick..blue and red, so i have some work ahead....begging for a little white i think
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on June 05, 2017, 11:14:18 AM: I'm in the midst of fixing my 14'er. Stripped the pad so a redo will be in order. White with the Vec star in blue so wavy red pad and more blue stars...... :)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: outcast on June 11, 2017, 12:39:17 PM: My attempt at patriotic surf
Board was already blue red
not happy with the star (yet)
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: stoneaxe on June 11, 2017, 04:56:18 PM: Scatter some small solid white stars around the logo?
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: outcast on June 12, 2017, 04:55:22 AM: Yeah Stony!...I like it!
Thats' the look i want
Should be easy to find some stickers
at 8' I'm not going up there anyway

Thanks for the Photoshoppin
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Crowdsource deck pads....maybe shap? and paint scheme next
Title: Re: Deck Pad Ultimate Traction
Post by: RATbeachrider on September 06, 2017, 05:49:14 PM: Latest design for a super hot ripper!