Deckpads
A deck pad, or tail pad, is a grip pad you stick on the tail of your surfboard so your back foot does not slip. This page shows all our deck pads. Choose a flat pad for full tail coverage, or one with an arch and kick if you want to find your back foot without looking.
Visit us at 320 Ward Ave Suite #111, Honolulu, or call (808) 597-9055.
Buying guide
- Tail shape: match the pad to your tail (squash, round or pin). Many pads are listed by tail.
- Pieces: 3-piece pads fit most shortboards; 4 and 5 piece pads let you fit wider tails.
- Arch and kick: a raised arch and kick help you find your back foot without looking.
- Width: wider tails (fish, grovelers) suit wide pads such as VEIA Explorer Magnum Wide or fish pads.
- Board buyers get 15% off accessories and clothing.
| Type | Best for | Examples we carry |
|---|---|---|
| Pro model / signature | Shortboards; pick your favourite shape | Creatures Mick Fanning, Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing; FCS Yago Dora, Filipe Toledo; VEIA x Florence JJF; Blak Bear Clay Marzo, Reef McIntosh |
| 3 piece | Most shortboards | VEIA Explorer 3 Piece Squash; FCS T-3 Mid Eco |
| 4–5 piece | Wider tails, custom spacing | Firewire Slater Designs 4 Piece Flat; Firewire Slater Designs 5 Piece Arch; Firewire GO Fish 4 Piece |
| Pin / round tail | Step-ups and pin tails | Creatures Proto 1.5 Pin Tail; Creatures Jack Freestone Pin Tail; VEIA JJF Round Tail Pro |
| Front foot | Extra grip under the front foot | Firewire Front Foot 4 Piece; Creatures Front Deck IV Lite |
See also: Creatures deck pads · VEIA deck pads · FCS traction · Blak Bear deck pads · Firewire deck pads · Futures deck pads · Leashes · Fins
Surfboard deck pads at HSS
FAQ
How do I choose a deck pad?
Match the pad to your board's tail shape and width, then pick the arch and kick you like.
Will a deck pad fit a wide or fish tail?
Pick a wide or multi-piece pad (4–5 piece) so you can space it to the tail.
Do board buyers get a discount on deck pads?
Buying a surfboard from us? Board buyers get 15% off accessories and clothing.
How long does shipping take?
We ship by USPS Ground Advantage. Most orders arrive in about 7–10 days. There is no same-day delivery.
How do I know an item is in stock?
Our website inventory updates every 10 minutes. If you are coming in for a certain item, call first and we will check it for you.