https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/wave-whispers-mendo-de-dornellas-a-surf-photographer-and-film-director 2024-01-11T10:45:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/mendo.jpg?v=1704969680 Wave whispers - Mendo de Dornellas a surf photographer and film director https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/wave-whispers-rodrigo-campos-the-first-tester-of-van-der-waal-surf-grips 2024-01-11T10:52:43+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/rodrigocampos.jpg?v=1704970363 Wave whispers - Rodrigo Campos, the first tester of Van der Waal surf grips https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-rise-of-sustainable-surf-gear-riding-the-wave-of-environmental-responsibility 2024-01-17T18:46:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/fatum_eco_boards.jpg?v=1704970655 Sustainable surf gear: riding the wave of environmental responsibility https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/what-is-surfing-about-van-der-waal-2023-ethos 2024-01-11T11:14:29+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/rodrigo_passar.png?v=1704971669 What is surfing about? Van der Waal 2023 ethos https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-best-alternatives-to-surf-wax 2024-01-11T11:19:38+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/wax.png?v=1704971915 The best alternatives to surf wax https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/why-our-prices-remained-the-same-since-2016-and-why-do-we-have-to-update-them 2024-01-11T11:21:46+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/pile_of_traction_pads.jpg?v=1704972106 Why our prices remained the same since 2016… and why do we have to update them? https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/let-s-make-a-different-black-friday-again 2024-01-11T11:25:49+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/surfer_addaptivesurf_portugal.jpg?v=1704972349 Let’s make a different black friday… again https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/best-christmas-gifts-for-surfers-2022-edition 2024-01-11T11:40:46+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/surfer_santa.jpg?v=1704973246 Best Christmas gifts for surfers (2022 edition) https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-surf-wax-problem 2026-01-15T11:26:22+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/wax_f86a34f2-ebed-4545-93a6-0a08b52d279c.png?v=1768476382 The Surf Wax Problem (updated) https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/how-to-apply-surf-traction-pad-from-van-der-waal 2024-01-13T23:08:57+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/diogo_traction_pads.jpg?v=1705187315 How to apply surf traction pad from Van der Waal https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/surviving-summer-with-hexagonal-surf-grips 2024-01-13T23:17:16+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/20728896_1089088851221735_4655111875992062412_o.jpg?v=1705187591 Surviving summer with hexagonal surf grips https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/how-to-remove-surf-wax-from-a-surfboard 2024-01-13T23:16:24+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/org_simples.jpg?v=1705187784 How to remove surf wax from a surfboard https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/about-our-surf-grip-pads-hexagons-size 2024-01-13T23:23:24+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/feet.jpg?v=1705188096 About our surf grip pads hexagons size https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/6-years-of-a-wonderful-journey-in-surf-industry 2024-01-17T18:48:06+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/history_of_vanderwaal_grip.jpg?v=1705188940 6 years of a wonderful journey in surf industry https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/a-new-tester-on-our-surf-grip-traction-pads 2024-01-13T23:33:20+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/ladeuge_lanord.png?v=1705188448 A new tester on our surf grip traction pads https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/testing-van-der-waal-grip-levels 2024-01-13T23:45:10+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/tests_on_surf_grip.jpg?v=1705189464 Testing Van der Waal grip levels https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/2019-in-review 2024-01-14T00:08:47+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/martim_and_his_daughter.jpg?v=1705190927 2019 in review https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/about-our-surf-grip-pads-hexagons-size-1 2024-01-14T20:09:27+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/diogo_traction_pads_1291107a-8004-4df9-a4fd-de1c098fa831.jpg?v=1705262948 About our surf grip pads hexagons size https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/a-simple-idea-to-minimize-surf-impact-in-oceans 2024-01-14T20:19:17+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/rodrigo2.jpg?v=1705263557 A simple idea to minimize surf impact in oceans https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/surfboard-traction-pad-vs-wax 2024-01-23T09:46:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/xcult_vanderwaal.jpg?v=1705309454 Surfboard traction pad vs wax https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/how-to-spray-paint-a-surfboard 2024-01-18T10:41:08+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/into_this.jpg?v=1705574468 How to spray paint a surfboard https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/its-surf-wax-a-really-cheaper-alternative-to-surf-traction-pads 2024-01-18T10:45:09+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/Tom-Blake-photo-of-Doc-Ball-surfing-1939-surf-museum.jpg?v=1705574709 It's surf wax a really cheaper alternative to surf traction pads? https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/eco-conscious-surf-trips 2024-01-23T09:27:56+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/diogo2.jpg?v=1706002076 Eco conscious surf trips Diogo surfing with front foot traction pads from Van der Waal https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/2021-in-review-despite-the-nice-forecast-a-messy-waves-year 2024-01-23T09:36:52+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/5ffc1749038c9-2021-funny-jokes-coverimage2.jpg?v=1706002594 2021 in review - Despite the nice forecast, a messy waves year https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/a-1979-volkswagen-beetle-made-of-wax 2024-01-23T09:45:43+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/xavier-coiffic-um25SpzytB0-unsplash.jpg?v=1706003143 A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle made of wax https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/10-funny-facts-about-surf 2024-02-01T16:03:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/image-asset.jpg?v=1706003541 10 funny facts about surf where was surf invented https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/6-home-exercises-that-will-really-improve-your-surf 2024-02-05T10:37:33+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/marvin-meyer-r929zv7QoDc-unsplash.jpg?v=1707129391 6 Home Exercises That Will Really Improve Your Surf https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/customize-your-surf-grip-pads-with-our-new-tool 2024-02-05T10:43:53+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/builder_screen.jpg?v=1707129713 Customize Your Surf Grip Pads With Our New Tool https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/international-surfing-day 2024-02-05T10:50:38+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/Screenshot_2021-06-17_at_15.59.36.png?v=1707130238 International Surfing Day with our concept of a wax alternative more established https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/valentines-day-for-surfers-gift-your-loved-one 2024-02-11T13:17:53+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/neverforget.png?v=1707657285 Valentines Day for surfers - Gift your loved one https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/a-different-kind-of-black-friday-promotion 2024-03-18T14:09:37+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/unsplash-image-MRVywJhOkdw.jpg?v=1710770977 A different kind of black friday promotion https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/i-m-the-luckiest-guy-in-the-world 2024-03-18T14:30:12+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/cutting_in_a_cnc.png?v=1710771213 I’m the luckiest guy in the world https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/wsl-a-dream-that-became-a-marketing-opportunity-that-became-our-biggest-marketing-error-so-far 2024-03-18T14:19:08+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/wsl_peniche2016.jpg?v=1710771515 WSL – a dream that became a marketing opportunity that became our biggest marketing error (so far) https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-unpredictability-of-surf-and-a-leap-of-faith 2024-03-18T14:31:10+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/0024169C-63A4-41C3-970A-9F85D54222D8.jpg?v=1710771833 The unpredictability of surf and a leap of faith https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/an-alternative-to-surf-wax 2024-03-18T14:27:41+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/surf_wax_for_different_water_temperatures.png?v=1710771946 An alternative to surf wax https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-important-of-recognition-reviews-and-awards-for-us 2024-03-28T12:55:50+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/IMG_3646.jpg?v=1711031723 The important of recognition, reviews and awards for us Van der Waal at Bilbao Surf Film Festival https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/is-surf-wax-really-part-of-the-fun-in-surfing 2024-05-28T11:56:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/iStock-1276778721.jpg?v=1716451821 Is surf wax really part of the fun of surfing? https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/how-to-3d-print-a-surfboard-with-a-basic-3d-printer 2025-09-26T14:04:05+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/448604017_18439695961027268_1751264009924895009_n_1e5be1fa-f4e8-48fd-b388-e95e22427994.jpg?v=1758891845 How to 3D print a surfboard with a basic 3D printer? (Updated) https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-advantages-of-front-foot-traction-pads-over-surf-wax 2024-07-17T11:58:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/IMG_8357_copy_6f5ef812-7ceb-4c2b-ac5f-5c414c5a4313.jpg?v=1721213882 The Advantages of Front Foot Traction Pads Over Surf Wax longboard surf traction pads https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/special-discount-alert 2024-07-31T09:33:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/365405697_1341973963172064_6214776152719706309_n.jpg?v=1722413989 Special Discount Alert! Poncha in geres https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/van-der-waal-surf-grip-at-europe-s-largest-wave-pool 2024-10-10T14:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/lostshore2.png?v=1728304387 Van der Waal Surf Grip at Europe’s largest wave pool https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/a-new-chapter-transforming-a-tiny-dirty-and-moldy-storefront 2024-10-29T11:48:55+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/IMG_5396.jpg?v=1730202535 A new chapter: Transforming a tiny, dirty and moldy storefront https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/our-most-epic-span-style-text-decoration-line-line-through-black-span-green-friday-promotion 2024-11-26T11:42:43+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/albert-s-R-cnH0R1H-0-unsplash.jpg?v=1732618750 Our most epic Green Friday Promotion Ever https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/how-did-our-surf-grips-performed-in-2024 2025-01-02T16:31:52+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/surfing_waal_takeoff_626584f0-b1ce-4515-9237-6d1d79cde59d.jpg?v=1735550960 How did our surf grips performed in 2024? Surfing with surf grips https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/i-tested-this-wax-alternative-here-s-what-i-think 2025-02-04T12:36:16+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/Screen-Shot-2017-03-28-at-13.56.23_70e35788-f79d-4c38-b8e3-e88a76bd0b52.jpg?v=1738672576 I Tested This Wax Alternative; Here’s What I Think https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/van-der-waal-changed-my-life 2025-02-04T12:36:45+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/1710x0q80mf61246.jpg?v=1738672605 Van Der Waal Changed my Life https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/is-board-wax-about-to-become-a-thing-of-the-past 2025-02-04T12:35:33+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/caixa_e_hexa-1_152a9291-4131-4674-b2eb-fb4ef8f2f372.jpg?v=1738672533 Is Board Wax About to Become a Thing of the Past? https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/review-van-der-waal-surf-grip-a-wax-alternative 2025-02-04T12:32:16+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/peel-and-stick.jpg?v=1738672336 Review: Van Der Waal Surf Grip – a Wax Alternative https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/van-der-waal-surf-grip-une-nouvelle-wax 2025-02-04T12:40:40+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/wanderwall-surf-wax.webp?v=1738672840 Van der Waal surf grip : une nouvelle wax ! https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/never-wax-again-new-surf-grips-board-test 2025-02-04T12:44:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/surfpads.action.696.jpg?v=1738673074 Never Wax Again New Surf Grips Board Test https://www.waal.co/blogs/reviews/van-der-waal-version-2-tested 2025-02-04T12:50:50+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/1710x0q80mf57865.jpg?v=1738673450 Van Der Waal Version 2 - Tested Going through the turns and pushing the new VDW 2.0 to its limits. https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/our-new-video 2025-02-10T10:58:36+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/maxresdefault_dfbbae70-5f28-4e16-9f16-ce53aff0a0f1.jpg?v=1739185116 Our new short surf film is out https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/valentines-day-six-proofs-that-your-board-loves-you 2025-02-11T15:36:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/horizontal_quote4.png?v=1739201810 Valentines Day - Six proofs that your board loves you https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/how-your-purchase-helps-remove-ocean-bound-plastic-and-fight-poverty 2025-08-06T11:12:06+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/ishan-seefromthesky-4xmgrNUbyNA-unsplash_6417950b-c11e-4b6d-b686-47b332d47fed.jpg?v=1754475126 How Your Purchase Helps Remove Ocean-Bound Plastic and Fight Poverty https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/why-we-offer-a-free-refund-after-60-days-of-trial 2025-08-06T11:11:40+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/1710x0q80mf57865_b3b6e6ad-d140-4e01-919b-899e317ce00a.jpg?v=1754475100 Why we offer a free refund after 60 days of trial? https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/we-are-not-a-company-you-are-not-a-customer 2025-08-06T11:11:19+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/martim_and_afonso_orgsurfboards_152f79f3-2f21-4797-8092-378122f1e3c6.jpg?v=1754475079 We are not a company. You are not a customer. https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-importance-of-parasurfing-in-my-life 2025-03-17T14:11:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2025-02-19_at_11.44.35_1_044a4acd-1506-4c8d-958e-c3e1e48d4d95.jpg?v=1741788675 The importance of Para Surfing in my life https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/why-were-closing-our-physical-store 2025-04-17T03:30:05+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/D0274530-FABD-46C9-A1CC-DD4AAE634651_f58e81d3-2561-4a70-89f3-91f23b8ad187.jpg?v=1744811508 Why We're Closing Our Physical Store https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/the-best-surf-spots-in-portugal-for-me 2025-08-06T11:10:55+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/surfing_praia_grande_9605f210-ed24-4bd8-bf3b-1c0cb5b4fc28.png?v=1754475055 My personal favorite surf spots in Portugal Surf spots in Portugal https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/our-special-august-discount-is-here-again 2025-08-03T11:27:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/rest-1.png?v=1754216873 Our special August discount is here again https://www.waal.co/blogs/thoughs-on-surfing/does-surf-wax-melt-into-the-ocean 2026-01-15T11:15:08+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0807/1253/2305/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2025-08-04_at_09.08.31_e1e7cea9-e2f8-4de5-a159-7ff52d623673.jpg?v=1768475708 Does surf wax melt into the ocean? 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