Current favorite deckpad?

[exiled]

Okay, so I have a custom Rawson on order that is coming to me 'barebones' so I'm looking for a deckpad for it. I'm hoping to track down an old x-trax pad. Is anyone making a Closed cell EVA foam pad these days or is there something else better now? I haven't really been paying attention to pads for a while. Not really looking for wax or hexatraction since I like the padding under my feet.

[2Rivers]

If you like X-Trak, check out Seadek (who made X-Trak).
http://www.seadek.com/c-5-sheet-material.aspx
The embossed version is the X-Trak pattern...
I have the "brushed" version. Super comfy eva foam and has good grip when wet.

[mrbig]

FCS "dimple" still really good IMHO.

Let us know how your Rawson works for you!

[surfinJ]

My Rawson with FCS dimple. Top board so I figured state of the art pad.

[PDLSFR]

Got my Custom Kings Laser naked with no pad and installed this one, has the best grip of all pads I tried, however if You want super soft then I recommend the Kings Decks pads

https://www.kingspaddlesports.com/products/deck-pads-kings

[PDLSFR]

Here is the Kings Deck pad, super soft and comfortible (could paddle all day on this one).

[Board Stiff]

From an aesthetic perspective, my favorite is StoneAxe's deckpad that he applied in small pieces to a board he had at the Wellfleet SUPathon a few years back. My wife still remembers him as "the guy with the board that looked like a stained-glass window"!   

[SUP Sports ®]

Our deckpads are another option...I prefer them to X-Trak even though we also sell X-Trak...

http://blog.surfingsports.com/2017/02/sup-deck-pads.html

These pads feature closed cell EVA foam…no H20 absorption…best 3M peel & stick backing…integrated tail kick pad…lightweight…comfortable…can be used with or without removable geometric cutouts…high quality PVC embossed logo…longer version available with silver nose logo…
SUPer easy to install…black only…

Short Wide: MSRP $149…ON SALE $129…

http://supsports.com/shop/sup-schwag/gear/sup-deck-pad-short-wide/

Long Wide: MSRP $159…ON SALE $139…

http://supsports.com/shop/sup-schwag/gear/sup-deck-pad-long-wide/

[Dusk Patrol]

Take a look at NSI's deck pad material (cut to fit). Particularly the dual density option (1/8” 5# EVA laminated under ¼” EVA top material). 

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28

It's a good little company out of Hood River. No affiliation. Just affinity.

[Night Wing]

I've had two sups (so far). My first sup was a Hobie ATR-2, 12'2"x32" and the pad on it hurt the bottom of my feet and since I'm only 147 pounds (at the moment), it shouldn't have hurt my feet like that since it was a thick pad. Much thicker than 3mm.

My second sup is my present SUP Sports 8'11"x31" Hammer and the pad on it is very comfortable. If my memory serves me correctly, I think the pad is 3mm in thickness.

[supthecreek]

100% on the FCS Dimple Pad!
Light weight
Super comfortable
Perfect Grip

[exiled]

Follow up question: has anyone ever played with putting an archbar in the middle of your board for your front foot? I love having the rear arch. Do you think having something upfront to get your foot positioning right would help?

[NorthJerzSurfer]

FCS Dimple with a traditional (or sup sized) surf tail pad.

Moved to this setup on my Pocket Rocket when my deck pad died and loved it.  Will do the same when my next stock pad wears out.

[surfafrica]

FCS "dimple" still really good IMHO.

FCS Dimple with a traditional (or sup sized) surf tail pad.

+1 on the FCS dimple & surf tail pad.

[JimK]

Guys,

I gotta say RSPro Hexatraction super good traction,light . Componentized and you can install it the best way for YOU>The Hexatraction is the best after market traction system.
We offer ZONER discount so that makes it alot less expensive too

Let me know if I can help

JimK
Extreme Windsurfing