Surfboard with alternative to wax

The lighter, thinner& softer versionof 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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surfboard traction pads

Never wax your surfboard again

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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Let customers speak for us

from 70 reviews
Try Something New

Great product, only had enough to do nose on my 9’6” Black Rose, plan to do all of board as have $ , then the other two I ride, always try new things, you may be pleasantly surprised, yes hold close oldies that work too, I’m looking forward to being free of wax and not having to strip three boards every summer to winter, stay in the salt, heals all!!!!🤙🏻

Bryan N.
Shortboard Pack
3 boards sorted

Outstanding product. Savings on wax forever.

Wayne G.
Build Your Pack
Next level

These pads are the best! On every board now and into the future. Ordering another set right now.

Wayne G.
Shortboard Pack

Amazing product, third time I’m buying it!

Alexandra
Longboard Pack
Great product

I was a little ceptic about ir but ir works great

Bruno D.
Shortboard Pack
No more wax!

Quick to arrive and great product. I was unsure at first but now love the feel and grip. Will be ordering for my other boards.

Nathan
Shortboard Pack
All ok!!

Fast shiping and good item!!

manuel G.
Shortboard Pack
good looking Surfboard

I am so glad to have my surfboard always with a good looking and no need to clean once in a while...

elsa p.
Shortboard Pack
Work Great!!

These work great in all conditions. It is shocking how grippy they are considering how thin they are. So nice not to wax my board.

Craig R.
Shortboard Pack
Top

Absolut fantastic! I'm so happy that I can do something for our oceans and planet. The grip is good! I was, like you described, kind of annoyed to change the tax because of the temperature, or it was melting away in summer. I love it! Hope to inspire other surfers to change ☺️

Pia P.
Shortboard Pack
Excellent

I used it for my pumpfoilboard

Hans D.k.
Shortboard Pack
Paolo

The grip is fine once they have activated by exposure to water, just allow a good 15mins for the first session, and then the first 5mins or so thereafter. Before they activate it’s a little like paddling a bar of soap 🙂.

Jo S.
Longboard Pack
Using them on a soft board

Works fine on my catch foamie.
I was concerned if the pads stick properly, but after a few sessions it looks good

Florian K.
Longboard Pack
Convinced

Just ordered another set because the first set of the wax pads works so well.

Denise R.
Build Your Pack
Better Surf Grip

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

Arnaud p.
Shortboard Pack

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