The Dakine Tail Block has been developed and tested by the awesome team of test pilots including surf stars Andy and Bruce Irons, Kalani Rob, Bobby Martinez and Pancho Sullivan, you can rest assured that all Dakine surf products are of the highest quality and designed by surfers for surfers.The Tail Block features a one piece grooved and brushed EVA pad with a 20mm rolled tail kick. Perfect for those not fond of a full tail pad and are just looking to prevent the back foot from slipping off the back of the board when pushing hard in the turn or looking for air-time.