Applying surf traction pads

How to apply

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 to place it accordingly to your surf style and preferences. At the end of this article, you will find some useful links that can guide you.

How to apply our traction pads

how to apply hexagons

Step 1

Without peeling of the hexagons, place them over your surfboard to define the pattern and area to cover.

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Step 2

Using the board stringer as a guide, peel off 1 hexagon and apply it to the center of your board

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Step 3

Using the guide piece that comes in the box, start to apply the remaining hexagons along with the surfboard as the design that you set before

How to remove our traction pads

Step 1

If you need to remove Van der Waal surf grip from your surfboard, here is a step by step guide:

1. Heat the grip:
If the grips are proving difficult to remove, you can use a hairdryer or direct sunlight to warm the area, softening the adhesive underneath. Be careful not to overheat the board.

2. Peel and scrape:
Once the adhesive is softened, gently peel up a corner of the grip and begin pulling it away from the board. If needed, use a plastic scraper or putty knife to help lift the grip, being careful not to scratch the board.

3. Clean residue:
If any adhesive residue remains, you can use an adhesive remover (like Sticky Bumps wax remover or a small amount of acetone on a paper towel to clean it up.

Refund Policy

We have a huge respect for our clients money. So we offer a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to request a return in case you don't like it.

Refund Policy

Size Guide

As a reference or for inspiration on how to set up your surfboard with our hexagonal traction grip pads.

Size guide

What we stand for

Van der Waal stands behind the quality of everything we do and we try to improve every single aspect of our product through our customer's feedback and our own experience.

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