The Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad is the simple, purpose-built way to haul your surfboard in the back of your truck while keeping it protected and securely strapped down. Skip the bungee-cord inventions and towel-and-hope setups—this tailgate pad comes with integrated straps so you can cushion the contact points and lock your board in place for the drive to the beach.
Why You’ll Love the Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad
- All-in-one transport solution: A protective pad plus straps to secure your surfboard to your truck tailgate.
- Board protection where it counts: Helps prevent dings, rail crush, and tailgate scuffs during loading and driving.
- Quick, clean setup: Wrap it, strap it, and go—ideal for regular beach runs and dawn patrol missions.
- Made for surf travel: Dakine builds gear designed for real surfers and real truck-bed missions.
What It Does Best
The Tailgate Surf Pad is designed to sit on your truck’s tailgate to create a cushioned barrier between your board and the tailgate edge—one of the most common places boards take damage. The built-in straps help keep your board from shifting, bouncing, or sliding, so your setup stays dialed from driveway to sand.
Ideal For
- Surfers who drive a pickup and want a reliable tailgate transport setup
- Anyone tired of boards slipping around or getting scuffed on the tailgate
- Quick solo missions or loaded-up weekend runs where secure strapping matters
Rider Shack Note
When you pick up your Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad from Rider Shack, you’re supporting a small business and a core surf shop run by surfers. Thanks for keeping local surf retail alive.
FAQ: Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad
Does the Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad include straps?
Yes. This tailgate pad is designed as an all-in-one solution with integrated straps to help secure your surfboard to your truck tailgate during transport.
What does a tailgate surf pad protect against?
It helps protect your board from common transport damage like tailgate edge dings, rail pressure marks, and scuffs that can happen when boards rest against hard surfaces or move around while driving.
Is it better than using towels, foam, or improvised padding?
Typically, yes. Improvised padding can shift or compress unevenly, and it usually doesn’t secure the board. A purpose-built pad with straps is made to stay in place, cushion consistently, and keep your board from sliding.
Can I use it for different board sizes?
A tailgate pad is useful for a wide range of board sizes because it targets the main contact area at the tailgate. Your truck bed setup and how you position the board(s) will determine the best fit and strap placement.
Can it secure more than one surfboard?
Many surfers use tailgate pads to help transport multiple boards, but the exact number depends on your truck, board widths, and how you stack them. For best results, align rails carefully and avoid direct board-on-board contact when possible.