Who it's for

  • Young surfers needing a traction pad sized for smaller boards
  • Competitive groms looking for maximum control during high-performance surfing
  • Performance-focused kids who want to keep their boards light

Who should skip it

  • Adult surfers or those with full-sized performance boards
  • Surfers who favor a flat pad over contoured arch support
  • Warm-water surfers who frequently paddle in just boardshorts

Performance breakdown

Grip Security

Double square grooves lock feet in place during aggressive turns.

Excellent

Board Sensitivity

Ultra-thin EVA foam provides direct feedback from the board's surface.

Excellent

Leverage Control

High tail kick offers substantial resistance for powerful, vertical maneuvers.

Excellent

Water Shedding

Integrated channels effectively clear water to maintain consistent surface friction.

Excellent

Weight Efficiency

Strategic perforations keep the setup incredibly light for younger surfers.

Excellent

Arch Ergonomics

Trapeze arch bar promotes natural foot alignment and comfortable positioning.

Excellent

Key Specs

Number of pieces

3

Material

EVA

Arch

Yes

Groove Pattern

Double Square

Arch Bar Type

Trapeze

Is Perforated

Yes

Water Channels

Yes

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FCS Julian Wilson Traction Pad

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