r.evolution series 3.0

The lighter, thinner & softer version of our surf grip.

Experience a revolution in surf gear with our all-new r.Evolution Series 3.0. Building on our breakthrough in 2016 — when we first challenged the status quo by creating an alternative to surf wax — we’ve now combined customer insights and rigorous material research to create a product that redefines performance. This (r)evolution results in a surf grip that is lighter, thinner, and gentler, while still delivering exceptional traction.

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Ultra-Slim

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.

Feather-Light

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.

Softer

Our innovative material provides a superior grip without causing any harm. It’s engineered to be gentle on your wetsuit and board, ensuring that your equipment remains pristine over time.

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Apply once, surf forever.

Imagine applying your surf grip just once and enjoying peak performance for up to two full years. Designed for surfers who stick with their board for the long haul, the Van der Waal grip remains effective in any water temperature. This reduces the need for constant reapplication, letting you focus more on your surf and less on maintenance.

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A surf grip for the environmentally conscious.

Your ocean deserves more

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

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.

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Modular System

The smart hexagonal structure isn’t just about performance—it’s about versatility. It adapts effortlessly to any board shape and suits any surfing style. Choose from our range of pre-set packs or express your individuality by designing a custom pack tailored precisely to your board.

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About us

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