A manifesto on surf culture

Join the unsettled

We believe in a surf culture that is defined by innovation, sustainability, and the constant pursuit of quality experiences.

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van der waal surf grip

Surf grip. Redefined.

Meet a surf grip that shatters convention and redefines the way you surf. Engineered to deliver crystal-clear traction without the mess of traditional surf wax, Van der Waal is a crystal-clear surfboard traction pad that doesn’t melt, doesn’t stain, and doesn’t get sticky or dirty.

Long-lasting – Can last up to two years without needing reapplication.
Greener – Doesn’t melt into the ocean like wax, reducing pollution.
Mess-free – No melting wax on clothes, car seats, or board bags.
Consistent grip – Works in all water temperatures, unlike wax which can soften in heat.
Aesthetic appeal – Transparent pads keep the board’s design visible.
Customizable grip – Apply exactly where you need traction

You will never find melted wax on your car, surf bag, or clothes again.

Your surf deserves more

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Surfboard with alternative to wax

A clear alternative to surf wax

Stop worrying about regularly maintaining our boards, adding top layers of wax before every session, using different waxes for different temperatures, finding melted wax sticking everywhere, and polluting our oceans just to enjoy our passion for surfing.

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Free Wordwide Shipping

On every order over 30€. Orders are shipped from Lisbon, Portugal

60 dias trial period

Try it for 60 days, if you don't like it return it for a free refund

2 years warranty

Van der Waal will last at least for 2 years if you surf 2 to 3 times a week

Longboard waxless solution
Your ocean deserves more

Your surfboard will not only be the coolest one, it will also be the greenest one.

It is considered that six billion bars of surf wax are purchased annually worldwide and that about 95 percent of them contain these petroleum by-products.

Read (The surf wax problem)