does the pad not cut your knees? i tried one and it was so bad i had to remove it i would have rub burns and bleed. i don't know if it was just the specific one i was using or if that's how they all work.
Glue Feet! Can you guys show that video of when you took a 3D image of Mick Fannings foot and did a dynamic simulation of the pressure points when he's doing a rail grab cutback.
Hey Rasta, in short, the performance difference is in the 3 main traction features; a multi-directional grip pattern, the kick tail, and arch bar. Traditional manufacturing cannot achieve what we were able to with moulded tech. They have been refined to provide the best connection to foot that is possible. Mick and Italo have different approaches to their surfing, so we feel very confident that performance-wise it's the best on the market. Hope that answers your question and hope you can experience it for yourself.
Step in the right direction, but the original exposed sanded finish is way grippier than the molded surface. The molded surface has closed (melted) cells instead of more open cells. Maybe a blend of the two would work, like a quick sand somehow at the end of the process. Surfing is plagued by unnatural, unsustainable toxic materials at every turn (haha), until they come up with flax wetsuits and mushroom foam blanks glued together with kale resin we are all guilty AF. Any drop in the ocean is something at least.
What will be the difference in price? +/_ 60 less materials wasted ,will this be reflected in the price? Molding stuff isn't cheap to set up ,but neither is having to set up cnc machines , but running costs should be cheaper and a higher production rate with less operator costs. Pads shouldn't cost more than 25€ at retail taking into account what it actually is.
Hey Dani, appreciate your interest. Check your local shop for pricing in your area. You are correct, moulds aren't cheap. PROTO™1.4 is a premium product. It also is a first in our industry that hopefully will pave the way in the future. Stoked for you to see for yourself.
I am surprised more people don’t roll without a pad if their not professionally competing and have their boards and footing tuned in….surfing without a pad mentally gives you no perceived feeling that you have to have your foot in a certain position.. that said these pads look pretty epic….most intermediate and beginner boards are volume forward and would require a super wide stance if the pad is way back and and the waves are below average especially on something like a twin pin
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does the pad not cut your knees? i tried one and it was so bad i had to remove it i would have rub burns and bleed. i don't know if it was just the specific one i was using or if that's how they all work.
Glue Feet! Can you guys show that video of when you took a 3D image of Mick Fannings foot and did a dynamic simulation of the pressure points when he's doing a rail grab cutback.
Stay tuned to our Instagram...thanks!
What will be the difference in performance from regular traction pads?
Hey Rasta, in short, the performance difference is in the 3 main traction features; a multi-directional grip pattern, the kick tail, and arch bar. Traditional manufacturing cannot achieve what we were able to with moulded tech. They have been refined to provide the best connection to foot that is possible. Mick and Italo have different approaches to their surfing, so we feel very confident that performance-wise it's the best on the market. Hope that answers your question and hope you can experience it for yourself.
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The Arch is different than a normal one?
And the kick looking the same.. hmm 🤔
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By the way,
The multi lock pattern can be achieved by CNC from on axis too..
Correct?
Step in the right direction, but the original exposed sanded finish is way grippier than the molded surface. The molded surface has closed (melted) cells instead of more open cells. Maybe a blend of the two would work, like a quick sand somehow at the end of the process.
Surfing is plagued by unnatural, unsustainable toxic materials at every turn (haha), until they come up with flax wetsuits and mushroom foam blanks glued together with kale resin we are all guilty AF. Any drop in the ocean is something at least.
What will be the difference in price? +/_ 60 less materials wasted ,will this be reflected in the price?
Molding stuff isn't cheap to set up ,but neither is having to set up cnc machines , but running costs should be cheaper and a higher production rate with less operator costs. Pads shouldn't cost more than 25€ at retail taking into account what it actually is.
Hey Dani, appreciate your interest. Check your local shop for pricing in your area. You are correct, moulds aren't cheap. PROTO™1.4 is a premium product. It also is a first in our industry that hopefully will pave the way in the future. Stoked for you to see for yourself.
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Molded products should reduce the price per unit..
At the moment the price is almost dubble then a normal pads
What about the front foot. Wax is waste too. And a PITA.
The waste in 1 MF Reef sandal nullify's any traction waste saving. But anything helps I guess.
Hey Rich, we don't make sandals but we're so looking forward to the future of moulded traction pads and so much less waste. Thanks for watching!
Been using these new proto pads for the last 3 months...... this new material is WAY too slippery!!!
You know how you get no waste. Don't use em.
I am surprised more people don’t roll without a pad if their not professionally competing and have their boards and footing tuned in….surfing without a pad mentally gives you no perceived feeling that you have to have your foot in a certain position.. that said these pads look pretty epic….most intermediate and beginner boards are volume forward and would require a super wide stance if the pad is way back and and the waves are below average especially on something like a twin pin
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