FCS Julian Wilson Treadlite Traction Pad
FCS Julian Wilson Treadlite Traction Pad
Designed and tested in collaboration with the world’s best surfers, the FCS Athlete Series Traction range has rider specific features for the ultimate in performance.
Treadlite Technology
Treadlite uses micro-dot traction technology which allows maximum stick potential in high performance maneuvers.
It is our thinnest and lightest traction pad yet, making the back of the board more responsive and easier to feel your way through the turn.
Features
- 3 piece pad
- Custom Groove
- High tail kick
- Nano-dot grip technology
- Ultra-thin sensitivity
- Channels for extra resistance
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Each Creatures of Leisure traction pad has been indivually designed by a team of world class surfers and experienced traction designers. In constructing this pad Creatures have used the best materials available, including Creatures of Leisure's unique high density E.V.A. foam formula for maximum grip amd 3M adhesive for superior strength. Creature's quality control results in a premium, functional product that is built to last.
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Dakine John John Florence Pro Traction Pad
THE SURFBOARD TRACTION PAD DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC DEMANDS OF JOHN JOHN FLORENCE.
Built in collaboration with Hawaii-raised, history-making surfer John John Florence, this Dakine traction pad is designed around John John's specific dimensions and progressive style.
Delivering maximized grip and precision via triple-cut Positraction grip, a five-piece design allows adjustability for use on an array of boards, from everyday shortboard to step-up.
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- Dakine Friendly Foam biodegradable EVA foam
- Plastic free packaging
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- Black
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THE UGLY TRUTH
Traction has been left in the dust. Nearly 50 years from its creation, traction has yet to take the giant revolutionary leap like surfboards, leashes, wetsuits, fins and boardshorts have.
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MULTI-LOC™ : WORLD-FIRST MULTI-DIRECTIONAL GRIP PATTERN
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RECOIL KICK: SPRING LOADED KICK TAILS
"I love! Can I get a steeper kick?" - Italo
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Eco 1 piece traction featuring Otis Carey’s Indigenous artwork, also seen on his signature twin +1.
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“The artwork on the pad and the fin… it’s my interpretation of tides and how a full moon high tide goes right up the river” - Otis Carey
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