I use the one that came with my board, but would like to consider a bigger option and maybe with spikes so it sticks better to my boot.
Any recommendations?
I haven't put one on my new board yet but I've heard good things about the metal burton spikes. They come in a pack of six that you can arrange how you want.
I'd recommend not using a stomp pad. They are completely unnecessary, and if you have a good looking board it ruins the look. Just step to the inside of your back binding and use a little backwards pressure against the binding - absolutely no need for a stomp pad.
i think stomp pads are unnecessary but its nice to have.
sometimes the top sheet with snow just makes it too slippery to step on and then ud wish u have a stomp pad.
if ur worried about them ruining ur board, get some smaller ones but they wont stick as good.
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Thanks man!
Yes, I do feel a lot more comfortable with a stomp pad.
Problem is I live in Miami and can't physically choose one... I have to buy it online.
I haven't heard many good things about the Demon brand of stomp pads, haven't tried them personally though. One of my boards has a spike one similar to the one posted and it works well.
If you think you need a stomp pad, you probably do. Fall getting off the lift, jack your knee, and that's the end of your season. It's a $10 insurance policy against a shortened season.
My wife uses the spike stomp pad and loves it. It's a big one, but you can't miss it.
The Dakaine pads and spikes are the best in my opinion both from the standpoint of being effective and also staying stuck to your board. On my decks with a super glossy and slippery surface, I put a few studs down. On my matte finish boards, I really don`t need any. I spend a lot of time riding one footed and even one footed switch. I like having a little extra traction. Don`t let anyone make fun of you for using one; as Monkey spunk said, it`s a very low cost insurance.
I've heard the Dakine Spiked stomp pad works well. I'll probably pick one up for my new board this season. You can cut them up into a smaller size too if that monster square is a bit much. I've used some of the pyramid studs over the past few years and haven't been impressed. Many, although admittantly not all, are more form than function.
I don't use them anymore, but this when I did, I preferred the Dakine Modular. You can place the 3 pieces to fit your boot. The spikes are sharp so they grip your boot well (but be careful, don't step on them barefoot...trust me). They come in various designs, but I went with the clear ones to b less noticeable. Pretty cheap too, less than $10 I think. Oh, and although stomp pads don't look cool, it's a hell of a lot cooler than falling while unloading off the lift, right?
I love the Spiked Studs, slap 6 of them on your board in a pattern that suits your boot and all is well. They also don't ruin the graphic on the topsheet.
Plus, mine are gold coloured, which is totally pimpin.
If your worried about getting one that will cover anything up on your board just get a clear pad & you'll be fine. I use one myself & find them useful I forgot which one I use though hmm...
The Dakaine pads and spikes are the best in my opinion both from the standpoint of being effective and also staying stuck to your board. On my decks with a super glossy and slippery surface, I put a few studs down. On my matte finish boards, I really don`t need any. I spend a lot of time riding one footed and even one footed switch. I like having a little extra traction. Don`t let anyone make fun of you for using one; as Monkey spunk said, it`s a very low cost insurance.
I used to use them. They helped me a lot when I needed them. I would definitely get one with spikes that seem like they won't bend. Some of them with very narrow or pointy spikes, the spikes will get messed up after a while. Dakine seems pretty good.
I put it slightly to the toe side of my board as to have it under the front pad of my foot vs the center of my boot. On my last board I had a giant burton stomp pad and this tiny DC pad seems to give me more overall control.
Hopefully it doesn't decide to fall off on me.... It was free so no huge loss, but I like it. ( =
The Dakine stomp pad functionally provides the most grip, IMO. :thumbsup:
I've been riding nearly 20 years and use a stomp pad. Always will. I tried going without for a while on a new board last year, but decided it was just foolish not to put one on. When you've got something to grab your foot solidly, you can manuever down steep off ramps and over to the top of a run so much easier than if your foot is slipping around the board. The Dakine spike stomp also makes a great kicker to get sticky snow cakes off your boot before stepping into your binding.
The clear Dakine is barely noticeable if you're concerned about hiding graphics. You can hardly see it on this board.
Awesome pic!!!
Thanks for the advise. Tomorrow I am actually driving 20 miles to the only Miami Peter Glenn so I can pick one of those stomp pads. Thanks again for the advise guys!:thumbsup:
I like the studs, and have found the bakoda studs to be a good combination of effective and subtle. I have had them pop off, unlike the Dakine studs, but I also didn't let them set up for 24 hours like it says to do.
stfu. if he's a noob, let him use what he wants so he's not in our way on the ground when he slips off. what the fuck does it matter what someone has on their board? are they going to make you ride shittier with a stomp pad on their board? it doesn't affect you AT ALL.
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