How to place a front pad on a surfboard?

[alfredo68]

I would say i have to ride the board and see where my front feet steps , where is the point where a step to change feet etc and then stick the pad on that spot when the board is dry.

Any other ideas?

[or6]

If it's waxed...yes. it's not just a matter of drying the board, though...you have to take the wax off. And then degrease the board.

Later, or6

[mikelet]

If it's a normal length kitesurfboard from 5'8" to 6'2" place your rear foot in the middle of front and rear fins and from there , add your prefered stance ( 46 cm to 52 cm inside to inside foot) depending on your height and board outline and length...never pass the wider point of the board outline....boards with hips forward add few cm to the stance....more or less you've spotted the front pad...
Don't worry with time,practice and spent money ,boards will talk to you at first look

[cglazier]

Surfboard wax comes off easily with common paint thinner (and this doesn't damage your board). Then wipe the residue away with alcohol. It is critical that the board be very clean.
If you are in a cold climate try to find some place warm to apply the pad. The adhesive does not stick well if applied in cold temperature.

CG

[alfredo68]

If it's a normal length kitesurfboard from 5'8" to 6'2" place your rear foot in the middle of front and rear fins and from there , add your prefered stance ( 46 cm to 52 cm inside to inside foot) depending on your height and board outline and length...never pass the wider point of the board outline....boards with hips forward add few cm to the stance....more or less you've spotted the front pad...
Don't worry with time,practice and spent money ,boards will talk to you at first look

Thanks good info

[WMFG]

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