THE BIGGEST REVOLUTION IN SURF TRACTION SINCE IT WAS INVENTED
After 3 years of intensive development with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira, we've created a traction pad that both elevates your surfing and drastically reduces manufacturing waste.
THE UGLY TRUTH
Traction has been left in the dust. Nearly 50 years from its creation, traction has yet to take the giant revolutionary leap like surfboards, leashes, wetsuits, fins and boardshorts have.
Surf grip is still made using the same inefficient and limiting processes as it has for decades.
Currently, making one tail pad creates 67%* EVA foam waste. And with anywhere from 13 to 24 Million surfboards being sold each year, it’s an ugly truth that produces a mountain of EVA foam off-cuts and dust.
*analysis undertaken using Creatures of Leisure Icon III pad using industry standard manufacturing methods
WHY IS MOULDED TRACTION BUILT BETTER?
Instead of cutting from blank EVA foam blocks, every element is injection-shaped for ultimate precision.
PROTO™1.4’s moulded tech reduces waste to just 5%!
We mix in EcoPure® organic additive to the EVA formula ensuring the material biodegrades at its end of life.
The end result is an ultra-precise tail pad that creates radically less waste and ultimate performance.
More grip. Less waste.
That’s the difference.
WHAT ABOUT PERFORMANCE?
Because moulded technology offers unlimited potential, we no longer had the archaic constraints of routing, cutting and sanding.
We worked with World Champs Mick Fanning and Italo Ferreira to re-imagine traction as we know it. And when it comes to performance, they each have radically different approaches and preferences...
Mick Fanning: 5'11" natural foot with a fundamental approach that's calculated and precise.
Italo Ferreira: 5'7" goofy foot with explosive, unpredictable flair and a massive bag of tricks.
With 4X World Titles and an Olympic Gold medal between them, we had the confidence to raise the bar.
MULTI-LOC™: WORLD-FIRST MULTI-DIRECTIONAL GRIP PATTERN
13X World Titles have been won using our proven Square-Loc and Diamond-Loc traction patterns. This influenced the fundamental development of MULTI-LOC™.
Through the 3-year R&D process, we introduced foot mapping to analyse exactly what Mick and Italo required to push their level of connection and response.
Mick altered every detail down to a fraction of a millimeter, including the direction, angle and space of each traction element.
Italo increased the profile of the traction on the kick incline and in the "sweet spot".
Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo settled on a 55 duro for the perfect density. Not too hard, not too soft.
RECOIL KICK: SPRING LOADED KICK TAILS
"I love! Can I get a steeper kick?" - Italo
The RECOIL kick is where it all started and was identified as a potential game-changing component to modern surfing. The rear hex pattern offers a natural folding point that springs back when compressed. The steep alpine kick provides engaged response through critical manoeuvres.
The form-fitting concave underside is designed for the convex deck of a performance surfboard for premium application. A channel on the top of the kick allows flex to form-fit any shaped deck.
Italo steepened the kick to a 46° angle.
Prototype Notes: The increased kick angle raised its overall height from 32mm to 38mm.
PRO-FORM ARCH: COMFORT AND SUPPORT LIKE A RUNNING SHOE
"I'm constantly moving my back foot, the arch provides support exactly where I need." - Mick
The PRO-FORM arch is based off our proven tear drop shape and is over-moulded by a grip pattern that is designed for comfort. The result is a squishy base and contoured shape that hugs your foot, helping soften the impact of hard landings.
It is compression moulded to the MULTI-LOC™ traction without the use of glue. This creates a single component that keeps water out.
Prototype Notes: Mick and Italo softened the arch squishiness at a duro of 40 for added comfort and impact absorption.
NEXT LEVEL TRACTION BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.
Prototype after prototype, test after test, we worked with World Champs Mick Fanning + Italo Ferreira to revolutionise the gold standard in traction. Re-inventing traction through Moulded Technology, PROTO™1.4 provides the world-first multi-directional grip pattern, MULTI-LOC™, to lock your foot in place. A PRO-FORM arch gives cushioned support, and a RECOIL kick helps lift projection through critical manoeuvres. In our aim to make a product that is BUILT better, moulded technology has allowed us to dramatically reduce our manufacturing waste.
MORE GRIP, LESS WASTE, ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE.
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Auckland Same Day Delivery
Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight service.
Excludes surfboards. Surfboards travel separately by van and are priced differently at checkout.
Available Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Delivered between 6:00pm and 9:00pm the same day.
Check the zone map below and look for the Urgent Tonight banner on eligible products.
We do not deliver to PO boxes, Great Barrier Island, or the Chatham Islands. Rural deliveries may also take an extra 1–3 working days.
Shipping Rates
| Category | Cost | Delivery | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Clothing & Footwear | $9.99 | 1–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Street clothing and footwear. |
| Standard Nationwide | $14.99 | 2–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Most items excluding surfboards, soft top surfboards, wakeboards, waterskis, SUPs, and bikes. |
| Medium Items | $19.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Bodyboards, board bags, longboard skateboards, moto boots, and moto helmets. |
| Large Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Snowboards, snowboard packages, kneeboards, wakeboards, water skis, and bikes. |
| XLarge Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Inflatable stand-up paddle boards. |
Bulky Items
Surfboards, Roof Boxes & Large Bike Racks
These items require special transport arrangements. Delivery can take up to 10 days depending on location within New Zealand.
Surcharges
We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace to avoid this surcharge.
Due to high courier surcharges. Consider delivering to a friend in Auckland City who can bring it out.
Additional Information
Rural Delivery Information
Delivery times for rural areas can vary depending on how often couriers service your location. Some rural deliveries may only be serviced once a week, so we recommend checking with your local rural courier if timing is important.
Order Changes
Once an order has been placed, we cannot process cancellations or edits.
Shipping Days
Orders are not shipped on weekends or public holidays.
Tracking
Need your tracking number? Email ridesupport@hyper.co.nz and we’ll help you out.
Support & Freight
Freight Companies
- Post Haste and Bascik are used for orders shipped from Hyper Ride warehouse.
- Orders sent directly from a supplier will be shipped using the supplier’s nominated courier.
Shipping to Australia?
For Australian shipping information, head to our dedicated Shipping AU page.
We currently offer standard shipping only for Australia. All Australian orders are first received at our Auckland HQ, where they are collated and processed for export before dispatch.
$25 shipping plus a 2% import fee. The fee may vary depending on the item.
Estimated delivery time is 4–6 business days from dispatch.
Orders do not ship same-day. Processing and export prep can take up to 3 business days.
There are currently no express shipping options available for Australia.
We do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia. We also cannot deliver to post shops or PO Boxes — a residential or business street address is required.
Shipping Overview
| Shipping Type | Cost | Delivery | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Standard Nationwide | $25 + 2% import fee | 4–6 business days from dispatch (estimate only). | Orders are first collated at our Auckland HQ and processed for export before dispatch. Rural and remote areas may take longer. |
How Australian Orders Work
Order Processing
Orders do not ship same-day. All Australian orders first arrive at our Auckland HQ warehouse, where they are collated and processed for export. This can take up to 3 business days before dispatch.
Multiple Items
If your order contains multiple items, we’ll collate them at our Auckland HQ and ship them together so your order arrives in full.
Remote Areas
Delivery to rural or remote parts of Australia, including WA, NT, and Far North QLD, may take longer than the standard 4–6 business day estimate.
Dispatch Schedule
Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm NZ time. Our daily processing cut-off is 3:00pm NZ time. Orders placed after this, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Tracking, Customs & Returns
Tracking Your Order
You’ll automatically receive a Team Global Express tracking link once your parcel leaves Auckland and is scanned into the carrier network.
Customs & Duty Charges
International orders may be subject to customs or import duties once they reach Australia. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride cannot control, predict, or waive these fees, and we cannot mark orders as gifts.
Returns from Australia
Returns from Australia are not free. For full returns information, including how to lodge a return, please visit our Returns page.
Need Help?
Customer Support
For help with Australian shipping, tracking, or returns, email ridesupport@hyper.co.nz.
Quick Summary
- Standard shipping only for Australia.
- Orders are collated at Auckland HQ before export.
- Dispatch can take up to 3 business days.
- Delivery is estimated at 4–6 business days from dispatch.
- Remote areas may take longer.
