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Forums > Stand Up Paddle General

Front end: Wax or other non-slip?

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Created by LarsDaniel > 9 months ago, 1 Aug 2011
LarsDaniel
2 posts
1 Aug 2011 12:34AM
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I am wondering about the pros and cons of using wax or non-slip tape (or other).
What is proved to work well up front on a SUP that has the typical deckpad that covers the center and back areas?
Thanks!

lotus blossom
SA, 106 posts
1 Aug 2011 9:10AM
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I have just waxed mine, but I have newax on one of my shortboards which is pretty good and I think would work really well up the middle on the font of a SUP. It is pretty hard to find but you can email on newax@bigpond.com and they will post it out to you. I put it on the shortboard at the start of winter so have only had it under booties, I haven't had a chance to see how it goes under bare feet.

jilimbilo
VIC, 16 posts
1 Aug 2011 12:14PM
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This stuff rocks!

https://longboardgrip.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=47

Monster paint traction. I use it on the nose of the SUP and on the rails of the racing catamaran, really grippy but not too rough under foot. Easy to apply you just spray light coats on. About $30 a can.

I think a few of the pro's are using it on their surf sups and on the tail of the race boards.

surfox
QLD, 39 posts
1 Aug 2011 6:34PM
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Thanks for the post Jilimbilo. Can we order this online or is there an Australian distributor?

Gords
NSW, 69 posts
2 Aug 2011 10:27PM
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foxkiter said...

Thanks for the post Jilimbilo. Can we order this online or is there an Australian distributor?



Hi Foxkiter
You can get Monster Tract paint in Qld through either of the Sunstate Hobie Stores in Brisbane or Cooroy. $30 per can and it will do 3 average size boards noses, 3 coats per nose.

LarsDaniel
2 posts
5 Aug 2011 4:56PM
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Thanks. Monsterpaint sounds like a good solution.

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
6 Aug 2011 1:20PM
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There's some special wax called "Mad Wax" which could be worth a go !



Gold !

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
6 Aug 2011 1:28PM
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And then I found this.... Kind of interesting....

MrMyagi
NSW, 204 posts
7 Aug 2011 12:28AM
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This is a repost of a photo I put up before of Chuck P and Gerry Lopez spraying Monster Paint on their boards. Originally I put it up as guys were looking at quick ways to customise their stock boards ...


Ian Grose
TAS, 423 posts
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7 Aug 2011 11:04AM
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For those in the West Stand Up Paddle Sports in Osborne Park has Monster Paint.

Thanks,

Ian

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
7 Aug 2011 11:29AM
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if you have a shortboard style sup and think you need some grip up the front, you are probably better of just getting off the wave and get a better wave next time

hilly
WA, 7473 posts
7 Aug 2011 1:57PM
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laceys lane said...

if you have a shortboard style sup and think you need some grip up the front, you are probably better of just getting off the wave and get a better wave next time


Have to agree with that :-) leave that spinny sh1t to the mals

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
7 Aug 2011 2:58PM
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Only the true masters can handle the nose

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
7 Aug 2011 7:37PM
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62mac said...

Only the true masters can handle the nose


your on the nose

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
7 Aug 2011 7:41PM
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It looks like Gerry has been having a little sniff on the old Monster Paint ! He looks happy.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
7 Aug 2011 5:51PM
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laceys lane said...

62mac said...

Only the true masters can handle the nose


your on the nose


Nope too fat for that

MrMyagi
NSW, 204 posts
7 Aug 2011 11:03PM
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Simondo said...

It looks like Gerry has been having a little sniff on the old Monster Paint ! He looks happy.


LOL! I'm sure he's always that happy!

tha dogman
NSW, 2912 posts
8 Aug 2011 12:00AM
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laceys lane said...

if you have a shortboard style sup and think you need some grip up the front, you are probably better of just getting off the wave and get a better wave next time


now that is soooooooo sooooooooo true........lacey......haha.....

the spray on grip works great, ive got it on the tail area of my race boards

it was a bit harsh at first but it has now mellowed out and is really grippie.....but i still fall onto it heavily and constantly cheese grate myself

but i heard that chicks dig scars, so that is cool!!!!!



snorton
WA, 87 posts
8 Aug 2011 9:31AM
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I use a cold water wax- the added advantage is everytime you stand up, your paddle handle gets a waxing when you lay it on the nose of your board. Good for sunscreen hands



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