Using wax on a kitesurf board is a pain in the arse. It sounds like you use the board both for surfing and kitesurfing so a foot pad is not cool, get a back pad though. I've found the only way to get limited coverage ( more than 45mins) is to use quick humps first. This is a really hard wax and really sticks. Over the top of the quick humps use the wax for your normal water temp. Use more of the board when riding strapless,(when going upwind on heel side ride more foward) and getting your surfing stance when setting up for the wave. When going on big downwinders I often carry a little piece of wax with me. hope these tips help..

by the way straps suck.... If all else fails. you can roughen up the fibreglass under where your front foot goes (not too much of course?!) the wax will get better adhesion,or apply a small piece of foot pad( the thinnest you can find) along the centre line 10 cm wide and as long as you need, this will not hinder your surfing and a great deal of wax gets built around the edge of the footpad.

Will rough it up a bit and see what happens..thanks

I've been using Palmers 'Bali Brew' - Its super hard and stays alright, you've still got to reapply on downwinders though...

I buy mine through Surfstitch.com.au - sweet online shop

use a tropical water wax as rhys said they are real hard. use as a base coat and then try using a cool water wax over the top for better grip. Cold water is the softest grade of wax so it has the best stick but wont hang around.

Thanks, re-waxing with tropical mix so see how it goes .