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    good stuff everyone!
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    Just picked up my 5.4 FST Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet potato, thanks for all the advice guys! Quick question though, i've seen a couple of pick with the deck grip right at the back of the board, further than i usually stick my pads, and a lot of people saying you have to have your feet right back. So would it be best not to use a pad at all?
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    i think its good to at least have that kick tail so you know where your foot is.
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    how far back should i put it back then so i get it in the right place?
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    right against the leash plug
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    Million percent agreed!!
    Quote Originally Posted by prjwebb View Post
    i think its good to at least have that kick tail so you know where your foot is.
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    nice one guys, thats where i usually put it anyway, i just saw a pic on another thread where the guy had put it past the leash plug, guess i'm getting the hair dryer out tomorrow ready for monday :-)
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    should be a nice bit of wind slop about to try it on.

    The long range forecast continues to look abysmal :(
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    yeah, its been a long time since i looked forward to 2ft messy waves :-) cant wait till tomorrow LOL
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    thanks for the feedback everyone.

    yeah i love a pad. some of the guys in the office buy longboard pads and cut them to fit the tail as well. this allows you to get your pad and foot WAY back.

    No kick on those pads though...
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