Snowboard Pentagram Stomp Pad

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I started thinking about getting a stomp pad for last season's snowboarding, but it soon slipped my mind until our next family ski trip was just around the corner. I decided to print one out myself, but couldn't find a design I liked, so I made up my own. The stomp pad can be either glued or taped onto the board. I used double-sided tape that's incredibly strong and water-resistant, withstanding temperatures ranging from -40C to 70C. To make the pentagram stand out even more, I decided to try painting it with nail polish, an experiment since I'd never done this before. I applied three coats and let each coat dry in between. I recently put my stomp pad to the test on the slopes and it worked flawlessly! The tape held firm and did its job perfectly. To my surprise, the nail polish also performed exceptionally well and showed no signs of wear from what I could see. The pentagram's design was inspired by a project made by user IWorkInPixels on Thingiverse. If you're interested in tinkering with it yourself, you can find the Fusion 360 file here: http://a360.co/2FdOQnW. The first picture shows how my stomp pad looked after a week of use, while the second picture was taken directly after painting.