Comments on: Hawaiian Hot Grip Traction Pad http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/ Custom Surfboards, Shaper and Surfboard Reviews Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:26:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: apneablue http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-14338 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:16:17 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-14338 I have stepped in wet cow patties that had more traction than this thing. It's not only the first clear traction pad that doesn't rip up your knees and pull the hair off, It' also the only traction pad out there that you have to wax to make it work about 1/4th as good as a normal traction pad. I have been suring short boards for 18 years and never came across a surf product that sucked as much balls as this one does. The only people who will like this thing are the ones who ride straight. But hey, it sure looks cool! I have stepped in wet cow patties that had more traction than this thing. It’s not only the first clear traction pad that doesn’t rip up your knees and pull the hair off, It’ also the only traction pad out there that you have to wax to make it work about 1/4th as good as a normal traction pad. I have been suring short boards for 18 years and never came across a surf product that sucked as much balls as this one does. The only people who will like this thing are the ones who ride straight. But hey, it sure looks cool!

]]> by: Alli http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-9061 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:21:43 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-9061 i've had a bunch of these things and i love em.. they are slippery at first if you dont follow the directions on the package that tell you (in fine print) to scrub the pad down with dish soap and hotwater first.. this is beacause the mold they use to make em is covered in silicon to make the pad pop out of it easier. it also helps to rub a lil bit of wax on them at first.. it gets them reall reall sticky. my only legit complaint is that if one of the air pockets burst (usually thru the ultra thin membrane on the bottom if your pushing the pad really hard) it is hard to notice, then all the air chambers fill with water, making the pd weigh like 5 lbs. this sucks obviously, and it's hard to notice when this happens because the pad still looks and feels the same. i’ve had a bunch of these things and i love em.. they are slippery at first if you dont follow the directions on the package that tell you (in fine print) to scrub the pad down with dish soap and hotwater first.. this is beacause the mold they use to make em is covered in silicon to make the pad pop out of it easier. it also helps to rub a lil bit of wax on them at first.. it gets them reall reall sticky.
my only legit complaint is that if one of the air pockets burst (usually thru the ultra thin membrane on the bottom if your pushing the pad really hard) it is hard to notice, then all the air chambers fill with water, making the pd weigh like 5 lbs. this sucks obviously, and it’s hard to notice when this happens because the pad still looks and feels the same.

]]> by: Neal http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-5321 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:34:10 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-5321 I had another friend tell me that the Hot grip traction pad was extremely slippery! Still haven't gotten my new stick to try the pad out but I'm kind of hesitant now to put it on, especially if I have to peel the darn thing off. Too bad if it is slippery because I like the 'almost see through' color and it has a soft rubbery feel. I had another friend tell me that the Hot grip traction pad was extremely slippery! Still haven’t gotten my new stick to try the pad out but I’m kind of hesitant now to put it on, especially if I have to peel the darn thing off. Too bad if it is slippery because I like the ‘almost see through’ color and it has a soft rubbery feel.

]]> by: frank http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-4679 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:12:00 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-4679 this pad is extremely slippery. it feels good until it gets wet. have done the splits several times because of this pad. wont buy again for sure. this pad is extremely slippery. it feels good until it gets wet. have done the splits several times because of this pad. wont buy again for sure.

]]> by: Neal http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-2425 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:22:40 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-2425 A friend told me that the only negative with this particular grip pad is that it gets a little slippery. He did complain that his foot slipped a few times. I have my demo model I'll be trying out...waiting for my new board before I share my thoughts. A friend told me that the only negative with this particular grip pad is that it gets a little slippery. He did complain that his foot slipped a few times.

I have my demo model I’ll be trying out…waiting for my new board before I share my thoughts.

]]> by: sheldon http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-1255 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:43:20 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/hawaiian-hot-grip-traction-pad/#comment-1255 I have a clear Hot Grip traction pad on my 9' Noah Ka Oi Comp and I am totally satisfied with the function and looks of this pad. The thing I love about this pad is that the non-abrasive ridges on the pads create air pockets (think, old school Nike shoes w/ the air bubbles...), which mold to your foot when pressure is applied. It's really comfortable to use and not to mention, it doesn't "block out" any graphics you have on your board. Highly recommended for everyone out there! I have a clear Hot Grip traction pad on my 9′ Noah Ka Oi Comp and I am totally satisfied with the function and looks of this pad. The thing I love about this pad is that the non-abrasive ridges on the pads create air pockets (think, old school Nike shoes w/ the air bubbles…), which mold to your foot when pressure is applied. It’s really comfortable to use and not to mention, it doesn’t “block out” any graphics you have on your board. Highly recommended for everyone out there!

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