Built for the Replacement Side of the Surf Aftermarket
00559 surf traction tail pad is made for the practical end of surf distribution: a textured deck grip with a self-adhesive backing, shaped to sit under the back foot. Shops fit it when a board comes in with grip that has gone smooth or lifted; rental desks and surf schools use it to bring a tired fleet back to a standard a customer will take out. It goes on the tail, centred on the stringer, and presses into place once the old grip and residue are gone.
Why Shops Keep It on the Bench
- Refit-ready adhesive: the backing is already on the pad, so a workshop can strip, clean and fit without booking a glassing slot. That keeps a repair moving and turns a worn deck into a same-day turnaround.
- Grip under the back foot: the textured surface breaks up contact under the foot, giving the rider something to push against through a turn instead of a polished deck.
- Cushion where the foot lands: the pad takes some of the sting out of a hard landing, which matters most on a thin board and in a long session.
- One reference for repeat orders: design 00559 gives a buying team a fixed item to plan around, so a shelf reset does not depend on matching a picture from memory.
- Trade-friendly range logic: it works as the quiet design in a traction section, beside bolder pads that catch the eye, giving the fixture contrast without adding another supplier.
Seating It on the Tail
Prepare the deck fully. Take off the old surfboard tail pad and the adhesive left behind; a new pad will not bond over residue. Scrape with a plastic tool, wipe the deck clean and let it dry.
Dry-fit before peeling. Set the surf traction tail pad on the stringer line, keep it clear of the leash plug and inside the rails, then mark the outline with tape. On a narrow tail, check that it does not overhang; on a wider tail, check that it still sits where the back foot lands.
Press from the centre out. Peel a short strip of backing, anchor the pad at the tail end and work outwards, chasing air ahead of your thumb. Run along the edges and any cut-outs, then leave the board flat and out of direct sun while the adhesive settles.
Model Notes Before You Commit
| Item | Detail |
|---|
| Product type | Surfboard tail pad |
| Model | 00559 |
| Deck position | Tail area, on the stringer line |
| Fixing | Self-adhesive backing, peel-and-stick |
| Surface | Textured, cushioned deck grip |
| Board use | Surfboards and similar decked boards with a clean tail area |
| Coverage | Tail only; not a full-deck grip |
| Range link | Sits with the leash, fin, cover and rack lines |
| Not for | Safety, flotation or load-bearing use |
Fitting the Fixture, Not Just the Board
A single surfboard traction pad cannot carry a whole fixture on its own. The useful question for a wholesale buyer is how the designs sit together: one quiet reference like 00559, one or two bolder looks, and a centre or waxless pad for riders who want grip beyond the tail. That mix gives a supermarket outdoor aisle a reason to stock more than one peg and gives a surf shop a way to move a customer from a replacement buy into a fuller deck setup.
Because the pad comes from the same accessory programme as our leashes, surfboard fins, covers and racks, the traction order can be planned with the lines that surround it. A buyer who agrees one season's mix across those categories spends less time chasing separate deliveries and gets a fixture that looks deliberate rather than assembled piece by piece.
Scale & Supply Capability
CIMI is a factory-based supplier with 16 years in surf and watersports hardgoods, manufacturing at our own facility rather than sourcing through traders. Chain stores, supermarkets and surf-brand stores buy from us because one supplier covers a full accessory assortment, so a season's order and its reorders can be planned together. We take on OEM and private-label work, adapting designs, colourways and branding to your programme, and we schedule production against your agreed range plan. Send us your buy list and target dates, and we will confirm what we can make and when.
FAQ
What is design 00559 supplied as?
It is supplied as one surfboard tail pad with a self-adhesive backing already applied. The pad is shaped for the tail area and has a textured, cushioned surface; it is not a full-deck grip and does not include leashes, fins or other accessories.
Where should the pad sit under the back foot?
Set it on the stringer line so the ball and heel of the back foot land on the textured area in a normal stance. Keep the rear edge inside the tail outline, leave the leash plug clear, and dry-fit before peeling the backing. A narrow tail may need a smaller design from the range; a wider tail usually gives more room to position the pad.
Can it go over an existing full-deck grip?
No. This surfboard traction pad is meant to bond to a clean, dry deck, not to another grip. Remove the old pad and adhesive first; if the board carries a full-deck grip and only the tail is worn, replace the whole grip or ask us about the full-deck option we make.
How do I keep the texture from going slick?
Rinse with fresh water after a session and use a soft brush with mild soap when sand or wax builds up. Avoid solvent-heavy cleaners and abrasive pads, and keep the board out of direct sun and hot cars so the adhesive does not soften. When the surface looks polished flat under the back foot, the texture has worn out and the pad should be replaced.
Can the pad be made for a private-label brand?
Yes. We take on private-label work, adapting the pad design, colourways and branding to your programme requirements.
As surf board manufacturers, we build from our own factory, so share the artwork direction and the model you want to work from and we will confirm what can be produced.
What is the difference between this and a full-deck board grip?
This is a tail pad: it covers the area under the back foot and leaves the rest of the deck clear. A full-deck board grip covers the whole standing area for riders who want one continuous surface. The two are separate models in the range, so a shop can stock both for different board setups.
