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Created by bramber > 9 months ago, 2 Feb 2021
bramber
VIC, 134 posts
2 Feb 2021 1:15PM
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What's the best rubber surfboard grip product to use to cover the surface of a small classic shape kite surf board?

smook
VIC, 196 posts
2 Feb 2021 9:37PM
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bramber said..
What's the best rubber surfboard grip product to use to cover the surface of a small classic shape kite surf board?


Been using this front and rear pads on my boards and others have been happy as well on surf or freestyle kite boards I have them in Stock in Vic as well


kemp90
QLD, 1692 posts
3 Feb 2021 8:13AM
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Iv been using boating deck grip. I got a 2.4m by 90cm roll for $70 off dick smith.
It's very grippy and it's about 5m thick so it has more Cush then the regular surf grips. Iv done 4 boards and still have enough for many more. You just have to cut it to size.

www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/maysarah-240cmx90cmmarine-flooring-faux-teak-eva-foam-boat-yacht-decking-sheet-6mm-whskpbcostrc/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_ads&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURRl-NGL5_yk5EZBcCKYiUgj6N5X1fjkRj1yTZReJ3xDuKaWYrm2DBRoCL_wQAvD_BwE





GoldBear
VIC, 3 posts
5 Feb 2021 3:20PM
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I've looked far and wide, and the best deck padding I've found is www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/product/surf-sail-australia-stretched-diamond-charcoal-grip-sheet-1#surf-sail-clothing-hardware. Proper 3M adhesive backing. Not cheap but works a treat.

Andrash
WA, 637 posts
5 Feb 2021 7:11PM
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kemp90 said..
Iv been using boating deck grip. I got a 2.4m by 90cm roll for $70 off dick smith.
It's very grippy and it's about 5m thick so it has more Cush then the regular surf grips. Iv done 4 boards and still have enough for many more. You just have to cut it to size.

www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/maysarah-240cmx90cmmarine-flooring-faux-teak-eva-foam-boat-yacht-decking-sheet-6mm-whskpbcostrc/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_ads&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURRl-NGL5_yk5EZBcCKYiUgj6N5X1fjkRj1yTZReJ3xDuKaWYrm2DBRoCL_wQAvD_BwE









Boat grip will not work when you have water constantly flashing over the surface, e.g. on a surf board. It will slip. I know this, because I've tried. Eventually, I had to cover the key areas with proper "grooved" grips (over the boat grip) to channel excess water.

kemp90
QLD, 1692 posts
7 Feb 2021 4:18PM
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Andrash said..

kemp90 said..
Iv been using boating deck grip. I got a 2.4m by 90cm roll for $70 off dick smith.
It's very grippy and it's about 5m thick so it has more Cush then the regular surf grips. Iv done 4 boards and still have enough for many more. You just have to cut it to size.

www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/maysarah-240cmx90cmmarine-flooring-faux-teak-eva-foam-boat-yacht-decking-sheet-6mm-whskpbcostrc/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_ads&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURRl-NGL5_yk5EZBcCKYiUgj6N5X1fjkRj1yTZReJ3xDuKaWYrm2DBRoCL_wQAvD_BwE










Boat grip will not work when you have water constantly flashing over the surface, e.g. on a surf board. It will slip. I know this, because I've tried. Eventually, I had to cover the key areas with proper "grooved" grips (over the boat grip) to channel excess water.


Really, it's been working for me. It has so much grip. More then octopus or channel island grip. If you zoom in it has crocodile like patten and is very grippy

Andrash
WA, 637 posts
7 Feb 2021 7:13PM
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Really, it's been working for me. It has so much grip. More then octopus or channel island grip. If you zoom in it has crocodile like patten and is very grippy


Yes, crocks can be grippy in far NQ, but down here we have only great whites...... and chops and winds which bring lots of water over the board on high speed, and that water has to channel somewhere, as I've found it out . But it's good that it works well for you over there.

kemp90
QLD, 1692 posts
14 Feb 2021 7:45PM
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Loaded up my slingshot celero. Almost twice the amount of grip hight. Should be fantastic on the heavy landings. will update on the performance (not that it's been a problem in the past).




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