{"title":"Traction | Grom Template","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe World’s Winningest Surfboard Traction Pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s one surfboard grip pattern that’s won more world titles than any other - the Creatures’ Square Loc (Mick Fanning x 3, Steph Gilmore x 8, Italo Ferreira x 1, Chelsea Georgeson x 1, and counting). Throw in Italo’s historic surfing Gold Medal and it has proven to hold up at the highest levels of performance. That’s extra confidence for you when throwing yourself over the ledge of your local slab, or trying to land a full-rote for the first time in a wave pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, even if two surfboard traction pads have Square Loc on them, they’re often not the same. You might need a tail pad to suit a fish tail shape, you might want full deck grip to avoid using wax, or you might want something with the personality of your favourite pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help narrow things down, we’ve put together a handy guide on finding the best surfboard tail pad for you. Read it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/blogs\/news\/surfboard-tail-pads-which-one-is-best\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEcoPure®: Sustainable Surfboard Tail Pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, Steph Gilmore challenged us to come up with better surfboard tailpads that aren’t as toxic for the environment. The search led us to EcoPure® - an organic additive that helps surfboard traction biodegrade in landfill after use, without sacrificing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteph, Mick Fanning, Italo Ferreira, Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing, Jack Freestone and more have since all tested EcoPure® deck grip and love it. This more sustainable option now makes up over 80% of our range! Less impact. Pure performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Creatures Signature Team Tail Pad Collection for pure performance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/collections\/traction\/signature\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or the Reliance series of EcoPure® tailpads for extra value\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/collections\/traction\/reliance\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A way to make a choice that’s better for your surfing, and the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTail Pads and Deck Grips For Groms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-handle=\"mick-fanning-performance-twin\"\u003eWe’ve tailored our surfboard traction range for all sorts of surfers. There are our grom tail pads for pint-sized shredders, THERMO-LITE materials for those who want a tailpad that’s 20% thinner, or full deck options for air lords and longboarders alike. There’s even Mick Fanning’s latest edition to the range -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/collections\/traction\/products\/mick-fanning-performance-twin?variant=39469561708678\" data-bss-pl=\"active\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMick’s Performance Twin Fin Tail Pad\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo view the entire Creatures surfboard traction range, explore above. Or, if you need an ultra-reliable surf leash to go with it, head\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/collections\/leashes\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the convenience of Afterpay, and FREE shipping on all orders over $75, ordering high-quality surf accessories online has never been easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed further tips or advice? Find out more about our products and call on (08) 9755 3408, or email us at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/collections\/cs@leisurecollective.com.au\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ecs@leisurecollective.com.au\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find your closest salty stockist, for board, tail pads, grip, leashes, boardcovers and more, head to the Creatures’ retailer page\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/pages\/store-locator\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehere\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grom-italo-ferreira-lite","title":"GROM Italo Ferreira Lite Signature EcoPure® Traction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/GROM_ICON_2091bfd6-7dc0-4d6a-9edd-ac54bd7970d4_480x480.png?v=1690433202\" width=\"100\" height=\"61\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the GROM Italo Traction Pad, developed for smaller 5ft Grom Boards with all the features of our Italo Ferreira Signature Traction Pad. Creatures GROM is designed specifically for young surfers who are hard on their gear and need reliable equipment to let them keep ripping and having fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"68\" width=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/Signature_EcoPure_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1681970713\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEcoPure® Organic Additive \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDual Traction: THERMO-LITE x Square Loc - Traction Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e7mm Teardrop Wide Arch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e30mm Alpine kick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3 Piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3M® Adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eResponsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eL - 283mm (11 1\/4”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eW - 285mm (11 3\/8”)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: Each swirl pattern varies slightly, and no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/SBIA_JOURNAL3_600x600.jpg?v=1668377475\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creatures of Leisure","offers":[{"title":"PURPLE HAZE SWIRL BLACK","offer_id":42181726306438,"sku":"GMIFL26PRHASWBK","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/GMIFL26PRHASWBK_1_59246496-2862-433b-bc95-2a54bf81b739.jpg?v=1752221131"},{"product_id":"grom-griffin-colapinto-ecopure","title":"GROM Griffin Colapinto Lite Signature EcoPure® Traction | Art Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"60\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/GROM_ICON_2091bfd6-7dc0-4d6a-9edd-ac54bd7970d4.png?v=1690433202\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the GROM Griffin Colapinto Traction Pad, developed for smaller 5ft grom boards with all the features of our Griffin Colapinto Signature Traction Pad. Creatures GROM is designed specifically for young surfers who are hard on their gear and need reliable equipment to let them keep ripping and having fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/Signature_EcoPure_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1681970713\" width=\"311\" height=\"68\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEcoPure® Organic Additive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHERMO-LITE Diamond Loc II  - Traction Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7mm Teardrop Arch Bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e28mm Table Top Kick  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3 Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3M® Adhesive  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eResponsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eL - 285mm (11 1\/4\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eW - 280mm (11\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creatures of Leisure","offers":[{"title":"BLACK OUT FLAMES","offer_id":44039177633926,"sku":"GMGL27BKOFM","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FLURO RED FLAMES","offer_id":40191689818246,"sku":"GMGL24BKFRDFM","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/GMGL27BKOFM_01.jpg?v=1780896305"},{"product_id":"grom-mick-eugene-fanning-lite-ecopure","title":"GROM Mick Eugene Fanning Lite Signature EcoPure® Traction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/GROM_ICON_2091bfd6-7dc0-4d6a-9edd-ac54bd7970d4.png?v=1690433202\" width=\"100\" height=\"61\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the GROM Mick Traction Pad, developed for smaller 5ft Grom Boards with all the features of our Mick Fanning Signature Traction Pad. Creatures GROM is designed specifically for young surfers who are hard on their gear and need reliable equipment to let them keep ripping and having fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/Signature_EcoPure_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1681970713\" width=\"311\" height=\"68\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFEATURES: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEcoPure® Organic Additive  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHERMO-LITE Square Loc - Traction Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7mm Teardrop Arch Bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e30mm Alpine Kick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3 Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3M® Adhesive  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eResponsible Packaging - 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A fitting link to the past reflecting Ethan's raw rail surfing. 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Finished with artwork developed in collaboration with Molly’s influence and colour taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEcoPure Organic Additive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSquare Loc II x THERMO-LITE -Traction Pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7mm Teardrop Wide Arch Bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30mm Alpine Kick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3M Adhesive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResponsible Packaging - Recyclable + Biodegradable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e L -300mm (11.8\") W - 295mm (11.6\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creatures of Leisure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028070690950,"sku":"GMMPL27LAPA","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/files\/GMMPL27LAPA_01.jpg?v=1780452170"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1319\/collections\/GROM_TRACTION_HEADER.jpg?v=1782708262","url":"https:\/\/creatures.com.au\/collections\/grom-traction\/grom.oembed","provider":"Creatures of Leisure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}