Van der Waal - Surf Grip – A surf wax alternative

No wax surf traction pads

A clear
alternative
to surf 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.

Never wax your surfboard again.

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 pumpin’ 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.

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

NEVER WAX YOUR SURFBOARD AGAIN

SURF GRIP. REDEFINED.

NEVER WAX YOUR SURFBOARD AGAIN

SURF GRIP. REDEFINED.

NEVER WAX YOUR SURFBOARD AGAIN

SURF GRIP. REDEFINED.

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“No more melting issues in a hot car, dramas with hire care upholstery, headrests, etc. No more nasty nasty on the sleeve of your fave Pharcyde hoodie, no more waxing the underside of the surfboard stacked above or below, referred to in the age of political incorrectness as the ‘Irish’ or ‘Chinese’ wax job.”

— SURF EUROPE MAG

WAXLESS SURF GRIP

Your ocean deserves more

Most of the average surf waxes are derived from bi-products from the crude oil and petroleum industry. This means they contain chemicals such as paraffin wax, petroleum jelly, microcrystalline wax, vistanex as well as synthetic glues, resins, dyes, and fragrances. Not to count with the CO2 emissions on transportation caused by fast-moving consumer goods.

Imagine all the wax bars you ever used, melting into the ocean. Now multiply that by the number of surfers around the world.

surf grip. simplified.

Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly applying, scratching, and re-applying that old brown wax.

Just grab your surfboard and go surf.

Let customers speak for us

from 52 reviews

Best decision

Hey guys. Thank you for delivering the package to indonesia. Finally the pads are on my board and i couldn't be more surprised how well they work. It was a good decision to choose your product. One lil thing, maybe 2-4 more pads would be cool having on the board. But nevertheless best decision. Thank you, guys

Denise R.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

12/18/2023

I recommend

happy, placed on a second board. I recommend

Laurent C.

Build Your Surf Grip Pack

11/06/2023

I love these grips!

I love these grips! I put the shortboard pack on a 7ft board that has no tail traction pad, so it might be nice to have a few more of the stickers, but that's my mistake. It's nice to finally be able to see the fun color of my board without a coat of grimy wax on top. I highly recommend Van der Waal!

Sierra M.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

09/12/2023

I feel that these keep me on the board

I applied these to a Catch Surf brand foam board and the adhesive is holding up. As a relatively new surfee, Ive never used wax so i cant make a comparison, but i feel that these keep me on the board alittle better. I would have preferred that the placement tool be plastic, as the paper is flexible and requires alot more concentration to make sure it remains aligned; not a big deal, i just dont see why not even if it had to cost a dollar more. Shipping to the united states from this company was under two weeks.

john r.

Longboard Surf Grip Pack

09/10/2023

Great product

Great product and I was amazed how grippy it actually is under foot. I used it for the first time yesterday 08/10/22 and I was pleasantly surprised at the impact it actually had on my surfing! Needless to say…. No more wax for me ever again! Life is always evolving so why not move with it!! Thank you 🙏

Tristan S.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

09/09/2023

My foot felt glued to the boar

I almost cant believe how much grip these have, my foot felt glued to the board. And it's not a sandpaper texture like the last brand I tried so shouldn't damage my wetsuit.

David W.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

07/29/2023

I highly recommend

The Van der Waal grips are spectacular, I've already bought two sets for my boards and I highly recommend them to everyone. Congratulations. Good job.

Jose F.B.

Build Your Surf Grip Pack

07/22/2023

Really impressed

Fitted these to my board last week. I'm really impressed, very well made and easy to apply. Fast postage to the UK. No more wax for me, thanks Dai 🤙🏽

Dai T.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

07/17/2023

100% great

ASTOLFO N.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

06/27/2023

Just perfect

Pedro E.

Build Your Surf Grip Pack

06/20/2023

In short, it works perfectly

I waited a long time before the review because I wanted to test it in the water first. In short, it works perfectly. I am very satisfied, thank you very much.

Thomas S.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

05/15/2023

I love the traction.

I love the traction. I come to realize that some of the modern waxes out there actually have too much grip and can result in making it difficult to move your feet on the board or making it catchy when popping up. This traction gives me nice hold without catchiness.

Jeff S.

Longboard Surf Grip Pack

04/26/2023

Not my first order

Not my first order, but again a professional and swift delivery. I love the personal touch to the order. Like Arnie would say: I”ll be back

Ivar S.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

04/26/2023

The grip has worked really well so far

Overall, I have enjoyed the Van der Waal grips! Shipping was prompt. The installation of the grip took some time but was straightforward and simple. And I've taken my surfboard out a few times and the grip has worked really well so far. Thank you!

June A.

Longboard Surf Grip Pack

03/01/2023

Light, strong and sticky

I used it for my DIY pumpfoilboard and its really useful , light, strong and sticky

Hans D.K.

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

02/10/2023