A clear alternative to surf wax.
We have all been there… Melted wax on your car, surf bag or clothes. A surfboard full of old brown wax, mixed with sand, hair and other debris.…or that time that waves were bombing in a spot, and wax is over.
We believed it was possible to develop an alternative to surf wax that did not compromise our customers surf. So we did it.
Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly applying, scratching, and re-applying that old brown wax.
Why should we worry 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?
We believe we shouldn’t.
Your surf deserves more
Surf Grip. Redefined.
Van Der Waal is a crystal-clear surfboard traction pad that doesn’t melt, doesn’t stain, and doesn’t get sticky or dirty so your surfboard design will always shine. Apply it once and you will be ready to surf for almost 2 years with almost no maintenance, making our surf grip pads an eco-friendly alternative to surf wax.
You will never find melted wax on your car, surf bag, or clothes again.
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Doesn't melt or stain
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Modular high grip pads
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Temperature independent
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Wetsuit friendly
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Easy to install & remove
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Lasts for up 2 years
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Surf traction pads for any kind of surfboards, short and longboards.
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SAVE: 17%4.77 / 5.0
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Regular price From €29,74 EURRegular priceUnit price / per€35,69 EURSale price From €29,74 EURShortboard Pack
Transparent wax-free traction pads for shortboards — clean, long-lasting grip that sticks on without melting or staining.
Lightweight - 3 grams per hexagon
Long lasting
Hassle-Free Application
Temperature independent
Doesn’t melt into the ocean
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SAVE: 17%4.71 / 5.0
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Regular price From €93,49 EURRegular priceUnit price / per€112,19 EURSale price From €93,49 EURLongboard Pack
Transparent, eco-friendly traction pads for longboards as a clean, long-lasting alternative to surf wax. Let your longboard design shine.
Adapts to any kind of longboard
Maintain traction and integrity over time
Doesn't melt on clothes, car seats, or board bags
Works in all water temperatures
Transparent pads keep the board’s design visible
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SAVE: 23%4.83 / 5.0
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Regular price €1,44 EURRegular priceUnit price / per€1,86 EURSale price €1,44 EURBuild Your Pack
Customisable surf grip hexagon pack — build your own layout to fit any board and get clean, long-lasting wax-free traction.
Custom made packs
Adapt to your surfboard and style
3grams per hexagon
Hassle free application
Last up to two years
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Free worldwide shipping (orders over 30€) | 60 days return period | 100% Money Back Guarantee
A surf grip for the environmentally conscious.
Your surfboard will not only be the coolest one, it will also be the greenest one.
Because a surfboard without wax means a board that is not melting oil (and other components) into the ocean, and also means less CO2 on transportation caused by fast-moving consumer goods.
Let customers speak for us
from 85 reviewsI’m honestly stoked by this product. I bought it with low expectations and didn't really think it would work. The first time I took it out, I sat on my board waiting for a set and was already regretting installing it.Then I caught my first wave. The grip was incredible. I felt completely locked onto the board and was genuinely impressed by how well it worked. The material feels durable, and the installation seems very solid.I was so impressed that I ordered a second set. I want to add at least one more strip on the deck and another on the bottom. I couldn't be happier with the purchase.As a bonus, even though I've been living in San Diego, California, for many years, I was born in Olhão, Algarve, so it was great to find out that the company is Portuguese as well!Thank you! 🇵🇹🤙
I've been using the surf grip now on my longboard and it works so well. It did take a few days to start to work, but I expected that. Since the pads went on not a single one has come off, just follow the instructions when applying the pads! This is a great product and WAAL surf grip pads will be going on my other boards soon.
Completely exceeded my expectations. I love the clean, wax‑free look it gives my board, and the traction is genuinely impressive — grippy without feeling sticky or abrasive. Installation was straightforward, and once it’s on, it stays put even after long sessions in the water.
Laura y Martím muy profesionales y política de empresa impresionante.
El producto tengo que probarlo ya os contaré pero me imagino que será increíble.
Recomiendo Waal 100% .
Un saludo 🤙🌊
I wanted to try this new idea of grip and it is a very nice discovery.
The board looks nice and clean, and when you surf the grip is good!
It is a bit slippery paddling out with the wetsuit, but when surfing it holds well.
Let's see how long it will last :)
I was sceptical at first. Need time to adjust let the water soak in first few waves was a different feeling. No looking back now my quiver is all waal decked out. Using booties make you stick like a gecko. Don’t need to think about waxing up no mess grab the board and go 🤙
Very good product looks great and works perfectly
I ordered hexagons for my son. He applied them, and he has been using them for 2 months now. Hexagons keep the car clean and save time on reapplying the wax for sure. The grip is close the wax but we’ve yet to test it on a swell
It looks stylish, and I no longer need to apply wax, which saves me time. Also, although it was their first time receiving an order from Japan, they responded very well.
Sceptical about Waal so put off purchasing them for a while. I recently took the plunge and bought them for my mid. On the first time of trying I thought I had made a mistake because it was like trying to stand on a board with no wax but after 20 minutes they were fantastic.
Definitely be buying them for my longboard.
I was a bit skeptical at first but I have to say it's a very good alternative to wax. It is not as sticky as wax but it gets the job done. All I see are advantages compared to wax. I am now using it on both my boards and I am very happy with the result so far. The only thing I would like to see improved in the future is the number of guide pieces in the package. I think 3 or at least 2 would make installation a lot easier. But that's just me... Keep up the good work!
Installed on my new fibre glass body boards. They are great and no messy wax. Need to wear wetsuit or similar but I do that anyway.
Really impressed with the grip these little hexagons give, and it's not rough on the skin. I fitted to a board for winter and it worked fine with wetsuit gloves and boots. I was wondering how well it would work in the spring with bare feet and was so impressed I ordered a second set for a new board. Great grip and the board still looks brand new!
Great product!
Great product, only had enough to do nose on my 9’6” Black Rose, plan to do all of board as have $ , then the other two I ride, always try new things, you may be pleasantly surprised, yes hold close oldies that work too, I’m looking forward to being free of wax and not having to strip three boards every summer to winter, stay in the salt, heals all!!!!🤙🏻
Surf wax costs more than you think.
Beyond the pollution it causes and the mess of melting and grab all debris around it, wax is not as cheap as you think.
Use our surf wax calculator to check how much money you spend, in surf wax, per year.
2 plastic bottles removed from the ocean for every order.
We are partnering with Good API and Plastic Bank and contribute a % of each sale towards plastic removal within 50 km of the ocean or ocean bound waterway.
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