MACHADO 2+1 FLAT TRACTION PAD - NEW 2019 BLOOM is a high-performance flexible foam made from algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources throughout the world. The BLOOM Foam process: • Helps improve the quality of waterways by removing excess algae that harms plants, animals, and people who rely on the ecosystem for survival. • Recirculates fresh water back into the habitat. • Aids CO2 capture and sequestration. We’re literally scraping pond scum, solar drying, and pulverizing it before foaming the material to create a pad that helps re-balance the natural ecology, and reduces our dependence on non-renewable oil. Through this patented algae-technology, we have created a product with increased durability, improved shock absorption and reduced weight over conventional foams. The packaging is made with post-consumer backing, soy-based inks and a biodegradable wrapping. By choosing this traction, you are helping make the world a cleaner place. FEATURES ✓ One pad for every board ✓ 13.5” W x 12” H ✓ 3 Piece pad ✓ No Arch ✓ Square tread ✓ 3M adhesive backing ✓ The two plus one can either be a two-piece flat pad or a three-piece flat pad, depending on how wide of a flat pad you want. ✓ Inspired by the wide tails on Rob Machado’s more grovely board models, this pad works well on shapes like Rob’s Moonbeam or even wider tails like Dan Mann’s Chumlee. ✓ Designed with square tread, it enables board feel with extreme sensitivity; a favorite tread for surfers who haven’t traditionally loved traction.
