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.
By refining the surface texture, we managed to craft a grip that is under 1mm thick. This sleek profile preserves the purity of your board’s look while ensuring maximum functionality.
Each hexagon weighs a mere 3 grams. The light build means robust performance without the extra bulk – every gram is optimized for your ride. r.Evolution Series is lighter than wax.
Each hexagon weighs a mere 3 grams. The light build means robust performance without the extra bulk – every gram is optimized for your ride. r.Evolution Series is lighter than wax.
Engineered for uncompromising traction, our surf grip pads feature a specific textured pattern crafted from premium, high-friction material, that maximizes grip performance across both bare skin and neoprene surfaces—including wetsuits and booties.
The strategic 10mm spacing between hexagons facilitates optimal water drainage, reducing hydroplaning and enhancing contact with the board. T
The hexagonal configuration is not only visually distinctive and highly modular, but functionally essential for delivering consistent, high-grip control in all surf conditions.
For each hexagon:
Weight: 3gr (0.10 oz)
Dimensions: 111.7 x 97.9 mm (4.3 inches x 3.8 inches)
Thickness: <1 mm (0.039 inch)
Material: Transparent anti-slip texture
Inside the box
All hexagons you ordered
Guide piece: to guide you in installation. This guide piece creates a 10mm (0.39 inch) gap between hexagons for water drainage
Instructions: on how to apply
Plus: Free gift
VIDEO
Surfing depends on so many factors - like ocean conditions, surfer form and experience, weather, surf gear, and so on, that measure the efficiency of Van der Waal is always complicated. But we wanted to know, anyway, if our new version would behave better in 2 situations: bare foot and wetsuit grip.
Doesn't melt
Because it doesn’t melt in the sun, it won’t stain other surfaces it comes in contact with, such as your surfboard bag, your car or your clothes.
Most surf wax bars are made with high environmental impact components such as oil. Since a surfer needs at least 1 bar of wax every month, Van Der Wall is a much “greener” solution than wax.
Van der Waal will ensures that your feet will not skid. Plus, our material gets a more rubberized texture when wet, increasing traction.
Last for ages
Depending on how regularly you surf, Van Der Waal may last the same amount of time as your surfboard. One purchase of Van Der Waal will last at least 1 year if you surf 2 or 3 times a week.
Although it has the same traction as wax, Van Der Waal doesn’t get sticky or dirty, wether gather sand, hair or other debris, so your board is always clean.
Wetsuit Friendly
Although having a traction identical to the wax, Van der Waal is not aggressive to your skin and will not damage your wetsuit.
No matter whether you are surfing in cold or hot water, the traction Van der Waal is indifferent to the temperature of the water or the environment.
Your surfboard will look great! Van Der Waal is white transparent. So it won’t cover your board design or logos and your board will look exactly like it did when you bought it. Plus, protects your board from UV.
Modular
With a hexagonal shape, which can be cut in half, Van der Waal adapts to any type of board. See how to install here
When applied, it is lighter than wax (3gr / hexagon), so do not make your board heavier and does not compromise your surf.
If you surf 2 or 3 times a week, you would need at least 1 bar of wax per month, at a average cost of 2-3€ each bar. With Van der Waal you wont need anymore wax and it will last for at least 2 entire years.
