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Woweee do we have the tail pads for you. With one piece tail pads, two piece and three piece grips we are bound to have the right width for any size surfer. With differing arch styles we can accommodate for everyone including those with foot issues. We have almost every pattern under the sun and are happy to offer advice on styles and colour schemes. If wax isn’t your jam we have the necessary products to grip your whole board. With Brands of Sticky Johnson,Creatures, Ocean and Earth, Gorilla Grip, FCS and Dakine we will have a Deck Grip to suit you.

  • Creatures Grffin Colapinto Lite Ecopure Traction

    Griffin Colapinto's Signature LITE EcoPure 3-Piece Traction Pad is designed with Less Impact and Proven Performance for extreme traction. The THERMO-LITE Diamond Loc II pattern and steep Alpine Kick is what Griffin wanted for that locked-in feel for his modern surfing approach. 

    Features

    EcoPure Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    Diamond Loc II - Traction Pattern. Thinner, Lighter, More Responsive

    7mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    30mm Alpine Kick

    3 Piece

    3M Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions

    L - 300mm (11 3/4")

    W - 300mm (11 3/4")

     

    $89.00
  • Creatures Mick Fanning Loc-Lite Ecopure Traction

    Creatures LOC-LITE is the newest traction advancement developed by 3x World Champion Mick Fanning. Fusing the proven Square Loc high profile traction with micro dot THERMO-LITE finish, strategic heel & toe cut-outs for ultimate foot engagement and performance.

    Features

    • EcoPure Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    • Dual Traction: LOC-LITE x THERMO-LITE

    • 7mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    • 28mm Table Top Kick

    • 3 Piece

    • 3M Adhesive

    • Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions

    L - 310mm (12 1/4")

    W - 300mm (11 3/4")

    $89.00
  • Creatures Stephanie Gilmore Lite Signature Ecopure Traction

    7x World Champion Stephanie Gilmore tried and tested team mate Italo Ferreira's dual traction and loved it! The performance of Square Loc and THERMO-LITE traction gave Steph unrivalled confidence in her pad.

    SIGNATURE FEATURES:

    EcoPure Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM 

    Dual Traction: Square Loc x THERMO-LITE Square Loc - Traction Pattern 

    7mm Teardrop Arch Bar 

    30mm Alpine Kick 

    3 Piece

    3M Adhesive  

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable  

    DIMENSIONS: L - 300mm  W - 296mm 

     

    $89.00
  • Creatures Ethan Ewing Lite Pintail Traction Pad

    Inspired by Ethan's love for the RELIANCE III, we used this pad for a basis for his newest 5 piece signature pintail. Adopting the heel & toe-cuts of the RELIANCE III and adding a THERMO-LITE base for an elevated connection through critical manoeuvres. Designed for pintails and step up boards, the narrow template makes it perfect for any pin with the stomp pad addition offering more traction coverage.

    Features

    EcoPure® Organic Additive

    Dual Traction: Square Loc II x THERMO-LITE -Traction Pattern

    8mm Teardrop Wide Arch Bar

    35mm Ramp Kick

    5 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Plastic Free


    Dimensions

    (BOTTOM) L - 300mm W - 300mm

    (TOP) L - 80mm W - 309mm

    $89.00
  • Creatures Griffin Colapinto Lite Ecopure Art Series Traction Pad - Bone Speckle/ Black Flames

    Griffin Colapinto's Signature 3-Piece Pad with THERMO-LITE is more responsive and lighter. The Diamond Loc II is thermo-compressed with a micro-dot pattern for thinner profile and closer-to-board feel that Griffin loves.

    Features


    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    Diamond Loc II - Traction Pattern. Thinner, Lighter, More Responsive

    7mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    30mm Alpine Kick

    3 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions


    L - 300mm 

    W - 300mm 

    $89.00
  • Creatures Italo Ferreira Lite Signature Ecopure Traction Pad - Black Pastel Swirl

    Italo won his World Title with a combination of Mick Fanning Performance + THERMO-LITE traction pads under
    his feet in 2019. The inspiration came easy to create his first Signature Creatures of Leisure pad,
    combining our proven Square Loc I + THERMO-LITE traction.

    Features

    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    Dual Traction: Square Loc x THERMO-LITE Square Loc - Traction Pattern - 15%. Lighter

    8mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    30mm Alpine Kick

    3 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions

    L - 300mm

    W - 302mm

    $89.00
  • Creatures Italo Ferreira Lite Signature Ecopure Traction Pad - Dark Blue Lavender Lime Swirl

    Italo won his World Title with a combination of Mick Fanning Performance + THERMO-LITE traction pads under his feet in 2019. The inspiration came easy to create his first Signature Creatures of Leisure pad,
    combining our proven Square Loc I + THERMO-LITE traction.

    Features

    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    Dual Traction: Square Loc x THERMO-LITE Square Loc - Traction Pattern - 15%. Lighter

    8mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    30mm Alpine Kick

    3 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions

    L - 300mm

    W - 302mm

    $89.00
  • Creatures Mick Fanning Loc-Lite Ecopure Traction Pad - Black Fluoro Red Camo

    LOC-LITE is the newest traction advancement developed by 3x World Champion Mick Fanning. Fusing the proven Square Loc high profile traction with micro dot THERMO-LITE finish, strategic heel & toe cut-outs for ultimate foot engagement and performance.

    Features

    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    Dual Traction: LOC-LITE x THERMO-LITE

    7mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    28mm Table Top Kick

    3 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions

    L - 310mm 

    W - 300mm 

    $89.00
  • $89.00
  • Creatures Italo Ferreira Lite Signature Ecopure Traction Pad - Fluoro Blue Lavender Swirl Black

    Italo won his World Title with a combination of Mick Fanning Performance + THERMO-LITE traction pads under his feet in 2019. The inspiration came easy to create his first Signature Creatures of Leisure pad, combining our proven Square Loc I + THERMO-LITE traction.

    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    Dual Traction: Square Loc x THERMO-LITE Square Loc - Traction Pattern - 15%. Lighter

    8mm Teardrop Arch Bar

    30mm Alpine Kick

    3 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    Dimensions

    L - 300mm 

    W - 302mm

    $89.00
  • Creatures Ethan Ewing Lite Pintail 

    $89.00
  • Creatures Jack Freestone Lite Ecopure Traction Pad

    Jack Freestone's THERMO-LITE traction pad is thinner, lighter and more responsive. He created his Signature traction with a squarer and wider template for his larger foot, and prefered wider tail surfboards. 

    SIGNATURE FEATURES

    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM

    THERMO-LITE Diamond Loc II - Traction Pattern - 15%. Lighter

    7mm Teardrop Wide Arch Bar

    35mm Ramp Kick

    3 Piece

    3M™ Adhesive

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable

    DIMENSIONS: L - 310mm  W - 320mm 

    $89.00
  • Creatures Mick Eugene Fanning Lite Ecopure Grip 

    3x World Champ Mick Fanning created the Signature Mick 'Eugene' Fanning traction for his small wave and wider tail surfboards. Constructed with ultra-lightweight THERMO-LITE texture upon the Square Loc traction pattern for extra grip and response.

    SIGNATURE FEATURES: 

    EcoPure® Organic Additive - Biodegradable FOAM 

    THERMO-LITE Square Loc - Traction Pattern

    10mm Diamond Arch Bar 

    30mm Alpine Kick 

    3 Piece

    3M Adhesive  

    Responsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable  

     

    DIMENSIONS: L - 320mm  W - 320mm 

    $89.00
  • The Front Deck IV combines the lightweight Thermo Mould traction pattern and the
    appealing Creatures front deck outline. No cut outs for that all-over traction feel. Super grippy and comfortable under the foot. Made using premium materials and 3M adhesive.
     
    FEATURES
    Thermo Mould Pattern
    Flat Pad
    3-PiecePad
     
    DIMENSIONS

    Length: 403.5mm 15.9"

    Width: 375mm 14.8"

    $89.00
  • FCS Filipe Toledo 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. 

    Features

    • 3 piece pad

    • Diamond III Groove

    • Drop arch bar

    • High tail kick

    • Sanded surfaces for enhanced grip

    • Ultra-thin sensitivity

    • ​Channels for extra resistance

    Focusing on comfort, support and increased grip, FCS Traction keeps your foot connected to the board so you can push hard against your fins for maximum speed and drive.


    "Whether you're pushing hard through a turn or launching off the lip, my pad is designed to help you feel connected and in control of your board" - Filipe Toledo

    $89.95
  • FCS Filipe Toledo Treadlite Traction

    Filipe Toledo's signature 3 piece pad with new Treadlite technology. Featuring a thinner base for more feeling and nano-dot traction.

    Overview

    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
    • Diamond III Groove
    • Drop arch bar
    • High tail kick
    • Nano-dot grip technology
    • Ultra-thin sensitivity
    • ​Channels for extra resistance

    $89.95
  • 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

    $89.95
  • FCS Kolohe Andino Traction Pad

    Kolohe Andino's signature 3 piece 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.

    Focusing on comfort, support and increased grip, FCS Traction keeps your foot connected to the board so you can push hard against your fins for maximum speed and drive.

    "​I move my back foot around a bunch when I surf, sometimes I even stand on the kick when I'm turning, so everything on this pad has been designed to balance movement then grip when where I need it" - Kolohe Andino

    Features

    • 3 piece pad
    • Custom Groove
    • High tail kick
    • Sanded surfaces for enhanced grip
    • Ultra-thin sensitivity
    • Channels for extra resistance

    $89.95
  • FCS Kolohe Andino Treadlite Grip

    Kolohe Andino's signature 3 piece pad with new Treadlite technology. Featuring a thinner base for more feeling and nano-dot traction.

    Designed and tested in collaboration with the world’s best surfers, the FCS Athlete Series Traction range has rider-specific features for the ultimate performance. 

    Treadlite Technology

    Treadlite uses micro-dot traction technology which allows maximum stick potential in high-performance maneuvers.

    It is FCS' thinnest and lightest traction pad yet, making the back of the board more responsive and easier to feel your way through the turn.

    Focusing on comfort, support and increased grip, FCS Traction keeps your foot connected to the board so you can push hard against your fins for maximum speed and drive.


    "​I move my back foot around a bunch when I surf, sometimes I even stand on the kick when I'm turning, so everything on this pad has been designed to balance movement then grip when where I need it" - Kolohe Andino

    Features

    • 3 piece pad

    • Custom Groove

    • High tail kick

    • Nano-dot grip technology

    • Ultra-thin sensitivity

    • Channels for extra resistance

    $89.95
  • FCS Otis Carey Eco Grip

    Eco 1 piece traction featuring Otis Carey’s Indigenous artwork, also seen on his signature twin +1.

    The Otis Carey tail pad offers a signature grip with signature art and performance.

    “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

    The grooves, kicks and arches are all dialled in to perfection, where these key features are designed to match your surfing.

    Focusing on comfort, support and increased grip, FCS Traction keeps your foot connected to the board so you can push hard against your fins for maximum speed and drive.

    Features

    • Made from Eco EVA
    • 1 piece pad
    • Diamond groove - high profile diamond-shaped groove with larger spacing locks your foot in place
    • Sabre arch - large tapered square design for larger feet and maximum coverage
     

    $89.95
  • $89.95
  • Creatures Proto 1.4 Eco Traction - Black Platinum

     

    AVAILABLE JUNE 2023, ONLY AVAILABLE IN-STORE 

    THE BIGGEST REVOLUTION IN SURF TRACTION SINCE IT WAS INVENTED. MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.

    After 3 years of intensive development with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira, Creatures have created a traction pad that both elevates your surfing and drastically reduces manufacturing waste. 

    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. 

    Surf grip is still made using the same inefficient and limiting processes as it has for decades.

    Currently, making one tail pad creates 67%* EVA foam waste.  it’s an ugly truth that produces a mountain of EVA foam off-cuts and dust.

    WHY IS MOULDED TRACTION BUILT BETTER?

    Instead of cutting from blank EVA foam blocks, every element is injection-shaped for ultimate precision. PROTO™1.4’s moulded tech reduces waste to just 5%! Mixing in EcoPure® organic additive to the EVA formula ensuring the material biodegrades at its end of life. The end result is an ultra-precise tail pad that creates radically less waste and ultimate performance. 

    WHAT ABOUT PERFORMANCE?

    Because moulded technology offers unlimited potential, there's no longer the archaic constraints of routing, cutting and sanding.  Working with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira to re-imagine traction as we know it. And when it comes to performance, they each have radically different approaches and preferences...

    Mick Fanning: 5'11" natural foot with a fundamental approach that's calculated and precise.

    Italo Ferreira: 5'7" goofy foot with explosive, unpredictable flair and a massive bag of tricks.

    With 4X World Titles and an Olympic Gold medal between them, we had the confidence to raise the bar.

    MULTI-LOC™ : WORLD-FIRST MULTI-DIRECTIONAL GRIP PATTERN

    13X World Titles have been won using Creatures proven Square-Loc and Diamond-Loc traction patterns. This influenced the fundamental development of MULTI-LOC™. 

    Through the 3-year R&D process, and introducing foot mapping to analyse exactly what Mick and Italo required to push their level of connection and response.

    Mick altered every detail down to a fraction of a millimeter, including the direction, angle and space of each traction element. 

    Italo increased the profile of the traction on the kick incline and in the "sweet spot".

    Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo settled on a 55 duro for the perfect density. Not too hard, not too soft.

    RECOIL KICK: SPRING LOADED KICK TAILS

    "I love! Can I get a steeper kick?" - Italo

    The RECOIL kick is where it all started and was identified as a potential game-changing component to modern surfing. The rear hex pattern offers a natural folding point that springs back when compressed. The steep alpine kick provides engaged response through critical manoeuvres.

    The form-fitting concave underside is designed for the convex deck of a performance surfboard for premium application. A channel on the top of the kick allows flex to form-fit any shaped deck. 

    Italo steepened the kick to a 46° angle.

    Prototype Notes: The increased kick angle raised its overall height from 32mm to 38mm.

    PRO-FORM ARCH: COMFORT AND SUPPORT LIKE A RUNNING SHOE

    "I'm constantly moving my back foot, the arch provides support exactly where I need." - Mick

    The PRO-FORM arch is based off Creatures proven tear drop shape and is over-moulded by a grip pattern that is designed for comfort. The result is a squishy base and contoured shape that hugs your foot, helping soften the impact of hard landings.

    It is compression moulded to the MULTI-LOC™ traction without the use of glue. This creates a single component that keeps water out.

    Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo softened the arch squishiness at a duro of 40 for added comfort and impact absorption.

    NEXT LEVEL TRACTION BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.

    Re-inventing traction through Moulded Technology, Creatures PROTO™1.4 provides the world-first multi-directional grip pattern, MULTI-LOC™, to lock your foot in place. A PRO-FORM arch gives cushioned support, and a RECOIL kick helps lift projection through critical manoeuvres. In our aim to make a product that is BUILT better, moulded technology has allowed us to dramatically reduce our manufacturing waste.

    MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.

    *analysis undertaken using Creatures of Leisure Icon III pad using industry standard manufacturing

     

    $99.00
  • Creatures Proto 1.4 Eco Traction - Black Speckle Lime

    AVAILABLE JUNE 2023, ONLY AVAILABLE IN-STORE 

    THE BIGGEST REVOLUTION IN SURF TRACTION SINCE IT WAS INVENTED. MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.

    After 3 years of intensive development with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira, Creatures have created a traction pad that both elevates your surfing and drastically reduces manufacturing waste. 

    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. 

    Surf grip is still made using the same inefficient and limiting processes as it has for decades.

    Currently, making one tail pad creates 67%* EVA foam waste.  it’s an ugly truth that produces a mountain of EVA foam off-cuts and dust.

    WHY IS MOULDED TRACTION BUILT BETTER?

    Instead of cutting from blank EVA foam blocks, every element is injection-shaped for ultimate precision. PROTO™1.4’s moulded tech reduces waste to just 5%! Mixing in EcoPure® organic additive to the EVA formula ensuring the material biodegrades at its end of life. The end result is an ultra-precise tail pad that creates radically less waste and ultimate performance. 

    WHAT ABOUT PERFORMANCE?

    Because moulded technology offers unlimited potential, there's no longer the archaic constraints of routing, cutting and sanding.  Working with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira to re-imagine traction as we know it. And when it comes to performance, they each have radically different approaches and preferences...

    Mick Fanning: 5'11" natural foot with a fundamental approach that's calculated and precise.

    Italo Ferreira: 5'7" goofy foot with explosive, unpredictable flair and a massive bag of tricks.

    With 4X World Titles and an Olympic Gold medal between them, we had the confidence to raise the bar.

    MULTI-LOC™ : WORLD-FIRST MULTI-DIRECTIONAL GRIP PATTERN

    13X World Titles have been won using Creatures proven Square-Loc and Diamond-Loc traction patterns. This influenced the fundamental development of MULTI-LOC™. 

    Through the 3-year R&D process, and introducing foot mapping to analyse exactly what Mick and Italo required to push their level of connection and response.

    Mick altered every detail down to a fraction of a millimeter, including the direction, angle and space of each traction element. 

    Italo increased the profile of the traction on the kick incline and in the "sweet spot".

    Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo settled on a 55 duro for the perfect density. Not too hard, not too soft.

    RECOIL KICK: SPRING LOADED KICK TAILS

    "I love! Can I get a steeper kick?" - Italo

    The RECOIL kick is where it all started and was identified as a potential game-changing component to modern surfing. The rear hex pattern offers a natural folding point that springs back when compressed. The steep alpine kick provides engaged response through critical manoeuvres.

    The form-fitting concave underside is designed for the convex deck of a performance surfboard for premium application. A channel on the top of the kick allows flex to form-fit any shaped deck. 

    Italo steepened the kick to a 46° angle.

    Prototype Notes: The increased kick angle raised its overall height from 32mm to 38mm.

    PRO-FORM ARCH: COMFORT AND SUPPORT LIKE A RUNNING SHOE

    "I'm constantly moving my back foot, the arch provides support exactly where I need." - Mick

    The PRO-FORM arch is based off Creatures proven tear drop shape and is over-moulded by a grip pattern that is designed for comfort. The result is a squishy base and contoured shape that hugs your foot, helping soften the impact of hard landings.

    It is compression moulded to the MULTI-LOC™ traction without the use of glue. This creates a single component that keeps water out.

    Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo softened the arch squishiness at a duro of 40 for added comfort and impact absorption.

    NEXT LEVEL TRACTION BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.

    Re-inventing traction through Moulded Technology, Creatures PROTO™1.4 provides the world-first multi-directional grip pattern, MULTI-LOC™, to lock your foot in place. A PRO-FORM arch gives cushioned support, and a RECOIL kick helps lift projection through critical manoeuvres. In our aim to make a product that is BUILT better, moulded technology has allowed us to dramatically reduce our manufacturing waste.

    MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.

    *analysis undertaken using Creatures of Leisure Icon III pad using industry standard manufacturing

     

     

    $99.00
  • Creatures Proto 1.4 Eco Traction - Platinum Sparkle Fluoro

    AVAILABLE JUNE 2023, ONLY AVAILABLE IN-STORE

    THE BIGGEST REVOLUTION IN SURF TRACTION SINCE IT WAS INVENTED. MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.

    After 3 years of intensive development with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira, Creatures have created a traction pad that both elevates your surfing and drastically reduces manufacturing waste. 

    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. 

    Surf grip is still made using the same inefficient and limiting processes as it has for decades.

    Currently, making one tail pad creates 67%* EVA foam waste.  it’s an ugly truth that produces a mountain of EVA foam off-cuts and dust.

    WHY IS MOULDED TRACTION BUILT BETTER?

    Instead of cutting from blank EVA foam blocks, every element is injection-shaped for ultimate precision. PROTO™1.4’s moulded tech reduces waste to just 5%! Mixing in EcoPure® organic additive to the EVA formula ensuring the material biodegrades at its end of life. The end result is an ultra-precise tail pad that creates radically less waste and ultimate performance. 

    WHAT ABOUT PERFORMANCE?

    Because moulded technology offers unlimited potential, there's no longer the archaic constraints of routing, cutting and sanding.  Working with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira to re-imagine traction as we know it. And when it comes to performance, they each have radically different approaches and preferences...

    Mick Fanning: 5'11" natural foot with a fundamental approach that's calculated and precise.

    Italo Ferreira: 5'7" goofy foot with explosive, unpredictable flair and a massive bag of tricks.

    With 4X World Titles and an Olympic Gold medal between them, we had the confidence to raise the bar.

    MULTI-LOC™ : WORLD-FIRST MULTI-DIRECTIONAL GRIP PATTERN

    13X World Titles have been won using Creatures proven Square-Loc and Diamond-Loc traction patterns. This influenced the fundamental development of MULTI-LOC™. 

    Through the 3-year R&D process, and introducing foot mapping to analyse exactly what Mick and Italo required to push their level of connection and response.

    Mick altered every detail down to a fraction of a millimeter, including the direction, angle and space of each traction element. 

    Italo increased the profile of the traction on the kick incline and in the "sweet spot".

    Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo settled on a 55 duro for the perfect density. Not too hard, not too soft.

    RECOIL KICK: SPRING LOADED KICK TAILS

    "I love! Can I get a steeper kick?" - Italo

    The RECOIL kick is where it all started and was identified as a potential game-changing component to modern surfing. The rear hex pattern offers a natural folding point that springs back when compressed. The steep alpine kick provides engaged response through critical manoeuvres.

    The form-fitting concave underside is designed for the convex deck of a performance surfboard for premium application. A channel on the top of the kick allows flex to form-fit any shaped deck. 

    Italo steepened the kick to a 46° angle.

    Prototype Notes: The increased kick angle raised its overall height from 32mm to 38mm.

    PRO-FORM ARCH: COMFORT AND SUPPORT LIKE A RUNNING SHOE

    "I'm constantly moving my back foot, the arch provides support exactly where I need." - Mick

    The PRO-FORM arch is based off Creatures proven tear drop shape and is over-moulded by a grip pattern that is designed for comfort. The result is a squishy base and contoured shape that hugs your foot, helping soften the impact of hard landings.

    It is compression moulded to the MULTI-LOC™ traction without the use of glue. This creates a single component that keeps water out.

    Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo softened the arch squishiness at a duro of 40 for added comfort and impact absorption.

    NEXT LEVEL TRACTION BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.

    Re-inventing traction through Moulded Technology, Creatures PROTO™1.4 provides the world-first multi-directional grip pattern, MULTI-LOC™, to lock your foot in place. A PRO-FORM arch gives cushioned support, and a RECOIL kick helps lift projection through critical manoeuvres. In our aim to make a product that is BUILT better, moulded technology has allowed us to dramatically reduce our manufacturing waste.

    MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.

    *analysis undertaken using Creatures of Leisure Icon III pad using industry standard manufacturing

     

    $99.00