Whatever your surfing needs, The Grom Life can help point you in the right direction. We’ve done the research on foam surfboards, groveler, shortboards and fishes. We have helpful information for beginner surfers and intermediate surfers looking to up their surfing game.
We have compiled the “best” surf movies. Why is best in quotes? Well, while we love surfing movies, they aren’t necessarily known for their awarding-winning …
The Best Surfing Movies From The 80s, 90s & 2000s Read More »
We love our homes and that includes our respective coastlines and home surf breaks. But from an objective perspective let’s look at which coast of …
East Coast vs West Coast Surfing: Which Is Better? Read More »
We first saw webbed gloved marketed to surfers about 20 years ago. Considering how long they have been on the market they have yet to …
I’m based in California where waves are good all year round and weed has been legal since 1996 in one manner or another and has …
Surfing Stoned. I Was Curious, So I Tried It … A Few Times Read More »
What is the Mini Simmons surfboard, what is the fish surfboard, and how do these two designs differ? Which is best for you? Which is …
Tombstoning is a common phrase in surfing. It’s not a trick, nor is it positive, but it’s definitely worth knowing about. So, what is tombstoning, …
Often referred to as the “third coast”, the Great Lakes offer a wealth of opportunities for adventurous surfers. But which of these lakes has the …
If you spend any length of time in Costa Rica, there’s a good chance you’ll come across the term “Pura Vida”. Spoken cheerily by the …
Occasionally, you see a video of a pro surfer wearing a t-shirt ripping on a fun-looking head-high wave in the middle of the South Pacific. …
It’s every surf grom’s dream to grow up to be a professional surfer. If you have the skills and drive, go for it. For the …
As a surfer, there are few things more soul-crushing than opening your surfboard bag after being on an 8-hour flight, removing your surfboard, and discovering …
You Can Travel With A Surfboard On A Plane. Here’s How. Read More »
Artificial waves might not give you as much of a thrill as the real deal, and they’re definitely not as impressive when you’re regaling your friends …
Best Artificial Wave Pools In Texas, New Jersey & Florida Read More »
Approximately 75% of adult Americans use vision correction of some kind. Most wear glasses, but about a tenth of the population wears contact lenses. As …
Are you new to surfing and find yourself fumbling with your keys not knowing where to put them before you go in water? Have you …
How To Hide Your Keys While Surfing With A Lockbox & Other Ways Read More »
Steamer Lane is undoubtedly the most prolific surf spot in Santa Cruz and is responsible for putting Northern California on the list as a top …
How Do Surfers Get Into Steamer Lane In Santa Cruz? Read More »
The tip of a surfboard is called the nose. It refers to the top 12” of the surfboard. The shape, thickness, rocker and concave of …