Viskus Wax Alternative Traction | Front | Limited Supply Viskus

Surf wax has been an integral part of the surf experience for half a century, and for the most part, it works great. It’s the reason we can stick to our boards, maneuver them, do airs, get barreled—pretty much do everything that we have dreamt up so far on a surfboard. 

 Fortunately, the guys over at Viskus have come up with a solution—surf wax deck pads made from tree sap! These aren’t deck pads like what we use for the back foot—those don’t work so well for the front foot, as they create terrible rash if you surf without a wetsuit, and tend to tear up your neoprene if you do wear a suit. Instead, this is a plastic sheet with an adhesive on it that feels just like wax, but doesn’t melt! In fact, it’s actually a little bit more adhesive than wax but still feels natural, just like you used real wax on your board.

Viskus has created an adhesive sheet specifically for warm water as we have here in the lake, and it lasts six to eight months—way longer than a normal bar of wax! Eventually, there will be a little bit of wear, but the plastic sheet is easy to remove, which makes it convenient to replace. In fact, when you remove the adhesive sheet, there isn’t even any residue or stickiness on your board! The bumps will never melt, and feel better as you break them in. They get stickier when wet, and don’t make a mess in your car.

Super hard to get a hold of, not manufactured anymore unfortunately, limited supply left! 

Stop worrying about dirty wax, messy board bags, and ruined car seats—go alternative, save yourself a headache, and save the environment at the same time.

 Pro shop staff says this is the best Wax mat pad $$ can buy