Looking for better underlayment foam

[Berky]

I had a few hard landings over the week end and the grey 8-10mm underlayment foam is dead , is there a more bomber way to go ? , I don't want 25mm as it raises your CG and you loose feel surfing , a bit higher density would be ok..

 

[Sanoman]

l found some nice padding locally at a place that sells high pressure hoses.They carry a lot of rubber padding and foam in bulk.l've used them on several skis over the years w/o any problems.Maybe check around your area,Tem.

 

[#ZERO]

You can use 1/2" or 3/4" neoprene from McMaster and it will outlast that grey micro cell foam.

Also keep in mind that it can be sanded down, so go with the thicker stuff.

 

[TOBY]

This is what i use they are harder/stiffer then the gray and are a little more then 1in thick i got them on sale for 9.99 last year hope this helps.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2313587

 

[Berky]

Thanks for the great info guys ! , that 1/2 " neoprene in the foot hold area would be the totally bitchen (old guys can say stuff like bitchen)

Tem,

 

[Idok]

I had a few hard landings over the week end and the grey 8-10mm underlayment foam is dead , is there a more bomber way to go ? , I don't want 25mm as it raises your CG and you loose feel surfing , a bit higher density would be ok..

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[Berky]

Wow the play mat idea looks good .

 

[TOBY]

ya the playmat stuff works verry well iv used it fir years. SHONUFF has it on his new SJ wonder how he likes it.

 

[stanton]

you should get the white pad from HT, couple layers of the 8mil will do you good.

 

[yamaslut]

just sand the 25mm down a bit... it is a bit high but worth it..

 

[QuickMick]

go get the blue yoga mat from walmart. I used that on a sj and my B1, still holding up great. Its about 1/2" thick and sandable. Its closed cell foam so it wont soak up water.

 

[oxnard111]

25mm plush from HT

I call bull$hit that raising yourself less than 2cm higher makes you loose your feel while surf riding and jacks up your center of gravity.

 

[Aircraftsalz]

Tem 25 mil will help with those big landings, well worth it imo... I can't ride a ski without 25mil in the surf.

 

[yamaslut]

Tem 25 mil will help with those big landings, well worth it imo... I can't ride a ski without 25mil in the surf.

x2

 

[#ZERO]

X3

Also 25mil grey padding or 3/4" neoprene actually measures around 20mm to 21mm, so do yourself a favor and go with the thicker stuff.

 

[Berky]

:439:Ok ok I'll try the thick stuff, I've been working hard to get the tray , pump and motor as low as possible, it seems to be helping alot so I didn't want to throw it out the window and get to high.

 

[WILKEY]

with turf on it that stuff is hard as a rock. HT is well worth the money imo.

 

[butti]

i know 25mm doesnt seem like much but i can totally tell a difference when i jump on a ski with thick padding. yes it feels cushy and nice on the feet but also very disconnected. its all about what your used to though,you can adapt to anything.

i also dont like the feeling of standing up higher in the tray. people with thick padding roll their eyes when i say that haha.

 

[Ross_C]

My opinion, I would not build a boat for the surf with anything less than the 25mm padding.

I think I know 5 or 6 people who have broken heels in the surf. And none of them were running the 25mm pad. It is good stuff and can be easily sanded.

 

[AtomicPunk]

i forget who recommended this... use the 25mm and if you want more "feel", taper the footholds down to almost no padding at the balls of your feet/toes. leave the heals as thick as possible.

I just returfed and previously had no pad and went to 25mm.. I cant imagine getting inverted w/o it.