Wednesday morning before going out on my SUP I attached the new Seattle Sports Lashmates Superstik Attachment System. With my Ark being a foam board with soft top I was concerned that the super glue used with EZ-plugs would cause damage to the board, but I knew I needed some kind of cargo-carrying system on the board. Searching Amazon the pickings were slim, but I settled on these and I'm glad I did: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009V60I92/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1375990379&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY190
I measured out a 15in x 15in grid on the front of my board, and attached the lashmates with the easy to use peel-and-stick 3M adhesive that comes pre-installed on the bottom of the lashmates. An hour later, I strapped a bungee cord to the lashmates and took off for the beach.
I was out in heavy chop for about 3 hours, with waves crashing over the front of my board constantly. I had a type 4 pfd cushion strapped to the board, as well as my water bottle, dry bag and for a while my inflatable pfd. The lashmates held strong, and upon arriving home and hosing my board off (don't leave salt water on the lashmates!) I was happy to find them still completely secure to the board - not a single spot that looked like it was coming loose one bit. I know one day doesn't say much about durability, but after drying they are still securely attached today, and I'm confident they will hold for a long time to come!
Below is a picture of my Greco Ark with Seattle Sports Lashmates Superstik Attachment System:
