Creatures of Leisure Griffin Colapinto Signature Traction Three-piece surfboard traction pad — full deck view

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Creatures of Leisure Griffin Colapinto Signature Traction Review

Average price$62Range $62–$62 across 1 retailersSee sources

Griffin Colapinto's signature tail pad from Creatures of Leisure: a three-piece 300 x 300 mm deck grip using Thermo-Lite foam, the thermo-compressed Diamond Loc II pattern, a 30 mm Alpine kick and a 7 mm teardrop arch bar. Listed at $62 USD.

Quick specs
Type
Traction pad — three-piece tail pad
Dimensions
300 mm x 300 mm (11 3/4 in x 11 3/4 in)
Foam
Thermo-Lite
Grip pattern
Diamond Loc II, thermo-compressed with a micro-dot pattern
Kick
Alpine kick, 30 mm
Arch
Teardrop arch bar, 7 mm

Creatures builds this pad to Griffin Colapinto's stated preference for a closer-to-board feel. The Diamond Loc II surface is thermo-compressed with a micro-dot pattern, which the brand says gives a thinner profile than a standard moulded pattern, and the arch bar is a low 7 mm teardrop rather than the taller bars found on many performance pads.

The kick is a full 30 mm Alpine, so the back-foot stop is decisive even though the rest of the pad sits low. At 300 x 300 mm it is slightly smaller than the 320 x 320 mm Mick Fanning Lite pad in the same range.

Pros & cons
  • 7 mm teardrop arch is low, which suits surfers who dislike a pronounced hump underfoot
  • Diamond Loc II is thermo-compressed for a thinner profile and closer board feel
  • Three pieces let you set spacing to your own tail width
  • 3M adhesive and recyclable packaging, with an EcoPure organic additive in the foam
  • $62 is at the top end of the mainstream tail pad market
  • 30 mm Alpine kick is a performance-surfing spec that beginners often find intrusive
  • No published customer review scores found at the sources verified

How it surfs

The specification reads as a pad for surfers who want a reference point at the tail without a raised arch under the instep. If you prefer to feel the arch, the Mick Fanning Lite with its 10 mm diamond arch bar is the closer match in the same range.

No scored customer reviews are published for this pad at the sources verified, so the Surfex rating is an estimate from specification and price positioning rather than an average of published scores. Fitting is the same as any three-piece: strip wax, clean and dry the deck fully, dry-place all three pieces, then stick from the centre outwards. Our traction pad guide covers arch and kick choice in more detail.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

SizeVolumeRider weightBest for
One size300 mm x 300 mm, three piecesAnyIntermediate to advanced

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
Creatures Mick Fanning Lite Traction320 x 320 mm, 10 mm archHigh-performance shortboards9.2

Verdict

A low-arch, high-kick performance pad for surfers who want the tail reference without a hump under the instep. Specification is clear and consistent from the brand, but no published customer scores exist yet, so the rating is an estimate.

Estimated score: 9.0 / 10
Estimated from 1 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score
9.0/ 10
9.0
1 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Creatures of Leisure USA — Griffin Colapinto Signature listingNo numeric score"Griffin Colapinto's Signature 3-Piece Pad with THERMO-LITE is more responsive and lighter. The Diamond Loc II is thermo-compressed with a micro-dot pattern for thinner profile and closer-to-board feel that Griffin loves."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price
$62
$62–$62 · 1 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
Creatures of Leisure USA$62Visit

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Griffin Colapinto pad?+

One size: 300 mm by 300 mm, or 11 3/4 inches square, supplied as three separate pieces.

How high is the arch and kick?+

The arch bar is a low 7 mm teardrop profile. The tail kick is a 30 mm Alpine kick.

What makes Diamond Loc II different?+

Creatures states it is thermo-compressed with a micro-dot pattern, giving a thinner profile and a closer-to-board feel than a standard pattern.

How much does it cost?+

Creatures of Leisure USA lists it at $62.00 USD, with free continental US shipping on orders over $200.

Griffin Colapinto pad or Mick Fanning Lite pad?+

The Colapinto pad is 300 x 300 mm with a low 7 mm arch. The Mick Fanning Lite is 320 x 320 mm with a 10 mm diamond arch. Pick on arch height and tail width preference.

Is it suitable for beginners?+

The 30 mm kick is built for surfing hard off the back foot. A flatter and cheaper pad is a better first purchase.