Searching for the top quality classic cork traction pads for an awesome surfing holiday? We will see some cork traction pads with the focus on what we think are the best ones, the Shaka Surf pads and fins.

Where to surf? Cape town offers spectacular beach scenery with a backdrop of the majestic Table Mountain. The people are friendly here and the beaches are sublime. Cape Town also has about 150 great surfing spots. There is an open sea from Cape Horn to the coast so the swells can get pretty large. In Cape Town, two seas meet so you get the constantly chilly water of the Atlantic and the warmer Indian Ocean in False Bay. June/August are the winter months with large swells and the chance of thunderstorms but all year round you’ll find surfable waves in Cape Town. In January/February water temperatures can be 13 °C while the air is 35 °C. You can also enjoy the laid back multi-cultural city where flip-flops and shorts are de rigueur and the women are beautiful. Cape Town is one of the immerging top tourist destinations but surfers have been well aware of its charms for years.

The modern traction pads have been upgraded and are ready for critical maneuvers. Surf decks are made of Thermoformed EVA and offer different kicks, arches, colors, and contours. Upper traction is not trendy anymore, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t test it. If it’s good for your surf, that’s great. If you’re going to buy a good surfboard traction pad, check the quality and flexibility of the deck, and then pick your favorite design. The quality of the tape/glue is paramount, but make sure your surfboard is completely cleaned up before applying it. Wait 24 hours and hit the waves.

Our cork traction pads pick: 100% Cork Agglomerate offering superior traction for critical high performance surfing. We’re in love these sustainable traction pads: natural, renewable and recyclable they get the Shaka Surf stamp of approval. Read additional info on Cork Traction Pads.

The South Bay Board FCS thruster set gives you almost everything you need as a surfer. It’s made with fiberglass and polymer, making it durable to withstand the waves. That’ll keep you surfing as long as you want. They fit any FCS and FCSII fin boxes. The thruster set comes with a fin key and 8 screws to keep your fins secure. When you put these on, you’ll have more drive in your board to really get the speed you want in your surfing. Cons: It’s a bit pricier than other fins on this list, but with everything it gives you, it’s worth it.

A very good eco friendly surf fin is the one from Shaka Surf. Shaka Surf Store was started with a simple concept in mind, to use trash found on beaches and make something good from it. As surfers we became alarmed at the amount of trash we were seeing. Working with the best product designers, artists and fueled by a lot of coffee we created this store. We have plans to expand the range, but for now we’re just taking orders on eco surf fins. Read extra info on store.shaka-surf.com.