Thoughs on surfing

longboard surf traction pads
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The Advantages of Front Foot Traction Pads Over...

  When it comes to surfing, maintaining or feet gripped on our surfboards is crucial. A surfboard without grip is as useful as a car without oil: it may look...

The Advantages of Front Foot Traction Pads Over...

  When it comes to surfing, maintaining or feet gripped on our surfboards is crucial. A surfboard without grip is as useful as a car without oil: it may look...

How to 3D print a surfboard with a basic 3D printer?
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How to 3D print a surfboard with a basic 3D pri...

A couple of weeks ago Geert Groenewegen message us if we wanted to equip his new 3d printed surfboard with Van der Waal surf grips. As I love to connect with people...

How to 3D print a surfboard with a basic 3D pri...

A couple of weeks ago Geert Groenewegen message us if we wanted to equip his new 3d printed surfboard with Van der Waal surf grips. As I love to connect with people...

Is surf wax really part of the fun of surfing?
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Is surf wax really part of the fun of surfing?

We understand that surf wax can be considered part of the fun of surfing. The preparation ritual, almost  a meditative part that prepare us for our surf sessions, and the scent, the...

Is surf wax really part of the fun of surfing?

We understand that surf wax can be considered part of the fun of surfing. The preparation ritual, almost  a meditative part that prepare us for our surf sessions, and the scent, the...

Testing Van der Waal grip levels
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Testing Van der Waal grip levels

Why? To be honest, pure curiosity. We know that surf is a very volatile sport. Surfing depends on so many factors - like ocean conditions, surfer form and experience, weather,...

Testing Van der Waal grip levels

Why? To be honest, pure curiosity. We know that surf is a very volatile sport. Surfing depends on so many factors - like ocean conditions, surfer form and experience, weather,...

How to remove surf wax from a surfboard
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How to remove surf wax from a surfboard

A lot of customers ask me what is the best way to remove surf wax from their boards before applying our surf traction pads. So, here is a simple step...

How to remove surf wax from a surfboard

A lot of customers ask me what is the best way to remove surf wax from their boards before applying our surf traction pads. So, here is a simple step...

Surfboard traction pad vs wax
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Surfboard traction pad vs wax

It’s a simple question: wax or deck pad? To put it simply, surfboard wax gives you traction from falling off. Also, at first sight, it looks kind of cheap and...

Surfboard traction pad vs wax

It’s a simple question: wax or deck pad? To put it simply, surfboard wax gives you traction from falling off. Also, at first sight, it looks kind of cheap and...

Sustainable surf gear: riding the wave of environmental responsibility
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Sustainable surf gear: riding the wave of envir...

Surfing and environmentalism are intertwined by a shared love for the ocean. As the detrimental impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the surf industry has embarked or will have...

Sustainable surf gear: riding the wave of envir...

Surfing and environmentalism are intertwined by a shared love for the ocean. As the detrimental impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the surf industry has embarked or will have...

How to apply surf traction pad from Van der Waal
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How to apply surf traction pad from Van der Waal

Van der Waal surf grips are extremely easy to apply. Unlike common front deck pads that just cover a part of your surfboard, our hexagonal surf traction pads allow you...

How to apply surf traction pad from Van der Waal

Van der Waal surf grips are extremely easy to apply. Unlike common front deck pads that just cover a part of your surfboard, our hexagonal surf traction pads allow you...

Surviving summer with hexagonal surf grips
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Surviving summer with hexagonal surf grips

Well, summer is here and with summer comes hot weather and we all know what happens to wax when you leave your surfboard at car and go for a beer...

Surviving summer with hexagonal surf grips

Well, summer is here and with summer comes hot weather and we all know what happens to wax when you leave your surfboard at car and go for a beer...

I’m the luckiest guy in the world
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I’m the luckiest guy in the world

Since day one that we are driven by this joyful feeling of experimenting. No matter if you succeed or not, the joy of fail and error and surpass that is...

I’m the luckiest guy in the world

Since day one that we are driven by this joyful feeling of experimenting. No matter if you succeed or not, the joy of fail and error and surpass that is...

The best alternatives to surf wax
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The best alternatives to surf wax

Surfing is a thrilling water sport enjoyed by many people globally. However, surfing can be quite challenging if you do not have a good grip on the board so one...

The best alternatives to surf wax

Surfing is a thrilling water sport enjoyed by many people globally. However, surfing can be quite challenging if you do not have a good grip on the board so one...

It's surf wax a really cheaper alternative to surf traction pads?
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It's surf wax a really cheaper alternative to s...

Surf wax has been here for ages and it’s still the industry standard to keep the surfer from slipping off the board when paddling out or riding a wave. Accordingly...

It's surf wax a really cheaper alternative to s...

Surf wax has been here for ages and it’s still the industry standard to keep the surfer from slipping off the board when paddling out or riding a wave. Accordingly...

Diogo surfing with front foot traction pads from Van der Waal
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Eco conscious surf trips

So, you decide to go on a surf trip, chasing your dream waves. You check the forecasts, choose your destination, plan the flights, and accommodations for your next surf trip,...

Eco conscious surf trips

So, you decide to go on a surf trip, chasing your dream waves. You check the forecasts, choose your destination, plan the flights, and accommodations for your next surf trip,...

About our surf grip pads hexagons size
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About our surf grip pads hexagons size

This article was inspired by a conversation with our customer Erik, who asked me why are our hexagons smaller than the ones developed by the other guys :) While I...

About our surf grip pads hexagons size

This article was inspired by a conversation with our customer Erik, who asked me why are our hexagons smaller than the ones developed by the other guys :) While I...

A simple idea to minimize surf impact in oceans
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A simple idea to minimize surf impact in oceans

Well, we all know that surf has a huge impact on oceans, which is a kind of contradiction as we love the ocean and waves. But surf it’s far away...

A simple idea to minimize surf impact in oceans

Well, we all know that surf has a huge impact on oceans, which is a kind of contradiction as we love the ocean and waves. But surf it’s far away...

A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle made of wax
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A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle made of wax

According to SurferToday, there are more or less, 23 million active surfers in the world. I know that we cannot predict from this number how many wax their boards, and...

A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle made of wax

According to SurferToday, there are more or less, 23 million active surfers in the world. I know that we cannot predict from this number how many wax their boards, and...

The unpredictability of surf and a leap of faith
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The unpredictability of surf and a leap of faith

As a sport, surf is probably one of the most fickle ones. It depends on so many factors and scenarios that predicting what gear will work or not (and how...

The unpredictability of surf and a leap of faith

As a sport, surf is probably one of the most fickle ones. It depends on so many factors and scenarios that predicting what gear will work or not (and how...

An alternative to surf wax
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An alternative to surf wax

VAN DER WAAL IS A GRIP SOLUTION INTRODUCED IN 2016 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURF WAX.To start, let’s consider that a surf wax bar costs, on average, 3€. Our product,...

An alternative to surf wax

VAN DER WAAL IS A GRIP SOLUTION INTRODUCED IN 2016 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURF WAX.To start, let’s consider that a surf wax bar costs, on average, 3€. Our product,...