Tailgate Surf Pad
A padded pickup-tailgate solution for hauling surf, SUP and windsurf boards.
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Story & heritage
The Tailgate Surf Pad turns a pickup into a Dakine board carrier. Official copy says it is made for hauling surfboards, SUPs and windsurf boards, with a wide padded design for one large SUP or multiple smaller boards.
It belongs among the icons because it is a pure board-sport utility object: simple, visible and specific to the way Dakine users move gear.
Materials & craft
The product page lists 100% polyester, 28-inch pad width, 98-inch board strap, UV-resistant 600D polyester outer material, soft fleece backing, raised contoured foam and two straps to secure the pad to the tailgate.
How to choose & style
This is the surf-truck accessory: leave the precious board bags for longer hauls, and use the pad for quick local runs where loading speed matters.
