DIY cork Tail Pad

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When I finished my first wooden surfboard and started looking for a tail pad, I discovered that the colorful EVA versions did not match my wooden board. At this point there were no cork tailpads, so I started testing materials for a custom one. I tried to imitate the sole of Birkenstock shoes (latex vulcanization with cork) but in the end I didn't find a promising option, at least no one that consists only of natural materials. During this material research, I built some prototypes and one of them is still on my wooden board and I add new ones to every new build. The tail pad is light, has a lot of grip and feels great. That's why I want to show you how I made this. https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Kork-Tailpad/