Roush Creations skim, surface question?

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

What surface is preferred on the skim board? plain, texture deck or pads? Seems like having texture deck would be most optimal?

Chooch · Wed May 06, 09 4:25 pm

It all depends on personal preferance. Some guys use a rear pad with wax up front, some use all wax, some use all pads, and some use all pads with wax on the pads. My issue with wax is that you are constanly applying it and it holds a shit load of sand. Pads are low maintenance and easy on the feet

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Yeah, seems like wax is a lot of hassle. How about texture deck? That seems like clean permanent solution that would give enough traction? Or would it also require wax?

arehn · Since 24 Mar 2008 166 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

ya i just use surf pads. u could also use grip tape but that can cut up up your feet

Chooch · Wed May 06, 09 4:48 pm

What do you mean by a textured deck Blue?

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Cannot dig up a lot of info on their site on this one, other than just being mentioned.

http://www.roushcreations.com/boards.php

Chooch · Wed May 06, 09 5:09 pm

None of the Roush decks I have seen are "textured" enough for riding without any other traction pad or wax.

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1216 Posts Portland BRACKISH

I use this NSI stuff. It is clear and works as good as wax probably not as good as deck pads. I'm also just about always in booties.

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=66&idproduct=198

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Definitely drop in to NSI in HR and sample all the traction options they have.

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Thanks for all the answers. I guess I will go with NSI clear grip traction stuff.

Hein, does NSI have a store? Website lists distributors, but doesn't mention any NSI brick and mortar location. Same as mailing address, I presume?

Chooch · Wed May 06, 09 8:53 pm

You can order direct through NSI's website, either that or you can stop by 2nd Wind. I know Pepi has an account with them

Pepi · Wed May 06, 09 9:25 pm

gorgebob · Since 25 Jun 2007 259 Posts Portland, OR Shop Owner

Ditto here. Demo rate come off purchase . Check out Blake rad padded traction skimmer.