Thoughs on surfing

Why We're Closing Our Physical Store
Why We're Closing Our Physical Store
our online store remains fully functional, and the partnerships we've built are going strong. The only difference is a shift in location. We're heading back to where it all began—home. Read more...
We are not a company. You are not a customer.
We are not a company. You are not a customer.
From the depths of our hearts, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. When you choose to shop with us, you're not just making a purchase... Read more...
Our new short surf film is out
Our new short surf film is out
Our new video is out now and we have no words to say thank you to all who helped us make it.  Hope you like it as much as I... Read more...
Surfing with surf grips
How did our surf grips performed in 2024?
This year, we celebrated record-breaking sales since the pandemic, adjusted our prices for the first time in eight years due to rising fuel and transportation costs, and welcomed new talent... Read more...
longboard surf traction pads
The Advantages of Front Foot Traction Pads Over Surf Wax
  When it comes to surfing, maintaining or feet gripped on our surfboards is crucial. A surfboard without grip is as useful as a car without oil: it may look... Read more...
Is surf wax really part of the fun of surfing?
Is surf wax really part of the fun of surfing?
We understand that surf wax can be considered part of the fun of surfing. The preparation ritual, almost  a meditative part that prepare us for our surf sessions, and the scent, the... Read more...
Testing Van der Waal grip levels
Testing Van der Waal grip levels
Why? To be honest, pure curiosity. We know that surf is a very volatile sport. Surfing depends on so many factors - like ocean conditions, surfer form and experience, weather,... Read more...
How to remove surf wax from a surfboard
How to remove surf wax from a surfboard
A lot of customers ask me what is the best way to remove surf wax from their boards before applying our surf traction pads. So, here is a simple step... Read more...
Surfboard traction pad vs wax
Surfboard traction pad vs wax
It’s a simple question: wax or deck pad? To put it simply, surfboard wax gives you traction from falling off. Also, at first sight, it looks kind of cheap and... Read more...
The Surf wax problem in 2023
The Surf wax problem in 2023
Did you know that 13 to 24 million surfboards are sold annually globally?(1) That’s a huge number of surfboards, every year. Let’s say that each one of these surfboards gets... Read more...
How to apply surf traction pad from Van der Waal
How to apply surf traction pad from Van der Waal
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... Read more...
Surviving summer with hexagonal surf grips
Surviving summer with hexagonal surf grips
Well, summer is here and with summer comes hot weather and we all know what happens to wax when you leave your surfboard at car and go for a beer... Read more...