Thoughts
on Surfing
Stories around surf and the ones who live and breathe the salty air, as we explore the essence of surf culture and the heartbeat of the surf industry. A personal vision, where we share our love for the surf life and unveil the latest trends and innovations shaping the surf industry. If you're in the mood, grab your board and paddle out with us.
Eco conscious surf trips
So, you decide to go on a surf trip, chasing your dream waves. You check the forecasts, choose your destination, plan the flights, and accommodations for your next surf trip,...
International Surfing Day
Saturday, 19 will be International Surfing Day. As explained in Wikipedia: “International Surfing Day, held annually on the third Saturday of June, is an unofficial, environmentally conscious sports-centered holiday that...
About our surf grip pads hexagons size
This article was inspired by a conversation with our customer Erik, who asked me why are our hexagons smaller than the ones developed by the other guys :) While I...
A simple idea to minimize surf impact in oceans
Well, we all know that surf has a huge impact on oceans, which is a kind of contradiction as we love the ocean and waves. But surf it’s far away...
Customize Your Surf Grip Pads With Our New Tool
One of the advantages of a modular traction pad as Van der Waal, is the capability to adjust to any surfboard layout, size, and surfing style (ie beginner, novice, experienced...
A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle made of wax
According to SurferToday, there are more or less, 23 million active surfers in the world. I know that we cannot predict from this number how many wax their boards, and...
The unpredictability of surf and a leap of faith
As a sport, surf is probably one of the most fickle ones. It depends on so many factors and scenarios that predicting what gear will work or not (and how...