tail pad en · NOUN
Meanings
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A deck grip pad at the rear (ie. tail) of a surfboard, for the surfer's back foot to stand on.
And it's cheap—a bar of wax usually costs around $1.00 and will last for weeks (depending on how often you surf), whereas a tail pad (the cheapest deck grip you can buy) costs around $30.
2009, Louise Southerden, Surf's Up: The Girl's Guide to Surfing:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail pads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |