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r.evolution series 3.0
The lighter, thinner
& softer version
of our surf grip.
After changing the standards of surf industry by developing an alternative to surf wax back in 2016, and driven by our customers’ feedback on our surf grip and by our aim to produce a more eco-friendly alternative to surf wax, we started to research new materials.
After a lot of tests, we achieved a softer material, lighter and thinner, with high grip levels. We called our new surf traction pads version r.Evolution Series.
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Thinner
The new texture allowed us to develop a thinner version of Van der Waal with the same grip levels: less than 1mm thick.
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Lighter
With a weight of only 3 grams per hexagon, r.Evolution Series is lighter than wax.
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Softer
Check our tests resultsA softer material that it will not cause any kind of damage to your wetsuit.
![surfboard traction pads](http://www.waal.co/cdn/shop/files/shortboard_surf_grip_pack_traction.png?v=1705081803&width=1500)
Our surf deserves more
Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly applying, scratching, and re-applying that old brown wax.
Van der Waal grip is built for (and in collaboration with) surfers who rip on the same board for a long time. Because once you apply it, you’re ready to surf for at least two entire years with almost no maintenance at all. And no matter whether you are surfing in cold or hot water, Van der Waal traction is almost indifferent to the water or the environment temperature.
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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, a surfboard without wax means less CO2 on transportation caused by fast-moving consumer goods.
![](http://www.waal.co/cdn/shop/files/surf_traction_pads_texture.jpg?v=1706262374&width=1500)
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![hexagonal grip on surfboard](http://www.waal.co/cdn/shop/files/prancha2.jpg?v=1705086425&width=1500)
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Apply once. Surf forever.
Designed to fit on all kinds of shortboards, the rEvolution Series 3.0 surfboard grip requires no maintenance, doesn’t melt, and works on all water temperatures or conditions. Plus, it will last more than 2 years if you surf around 2 to 3 times a week.
Inside and Outside Van der Waal
Shortvideo on how is our surf grip made, and how it is to surf with them.
![Founder of Van der Waal surf grips](http://www.waal.co/cdn/shop/files/martim_walk_285be307-c9a0-4ae8-95cc-c992acfda83f.jpg?v=1706713720&width=1500)
A letter from our founder
Van der Waal idea is as simple as it’s grippy, less time maintaining your surf gear, more time to surf. We have all been there: your friends in the water with waves firing and you still scratching old brown wax, end your surf session with a surfboard full of sand and hairs and debris, or that time that you go for a beer after a surf session to find later wax running all over car seats.
Van der Waal surf grip started as a personal solution for my issue - I didn’t want to cover my surfboard design with wax, but thanks to many people our surf grip improved over time and became a product. And despite being a company now, I still run it from my house, doing experiments in my kitchen and taking care of almost every aspect of it. That’s why sometimes I forget to answer some emails, or if waves hit Lisbon coast probably your order will only be shipped in the afternoon as I will be surfing for the morning.
I truly hope that you find joy surfing, with or without Van der Waal, but I keep a big smile imagining someone surfing the wave of their dreams with Van der Waal under their feet.
Stay salty,
Martim
Our historyVan der Waal
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Let customers speak for us
from 58 reviewsJust ordered another set because the first set of the wax pads works so well.
This is my fourth surf grip. I bought the first one in 2019 and it is still on my first board. I just bought a fourth board and I'm so happy that I bought these grips again. They are easy to install with the template and it sticks for a long time. They are transparent and you can see the board. They are perfect for surfing, no worries we are well glued to the board during the sessions. No sac on clothes or in the car. I recommend them
Bought it for my Dads birthday and he loved it works great!!!
bought some a couple years ago, wore them out so I got more. So much better than wax as it does. not melt in your car or in your board bag
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
happy, placed on a second board. I recommend
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!
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.
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 🙏
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.
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.
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 🤙🏽
100% great
Just perfect
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.