This gnarly handboard is the perfect tool for both young and experienced waveriders
Back in the 60s, surfers weren't just dreaming up what would ultimately be recognized as the birth of the modern surf culture. They were practically making up their own language as they did it. Along with terms like the tube, gnarly, humpback and the now ever-present dude, surfers also started calling young surfers gremmies, a shortened version of gremlins, or grommets.
Over time, that became groms - so now, a young participant in practically any action sport is known as a grom. The Slyde Grom gets right to the heart of that youthful exuberance, the ultimate starter body surfing handboard designed especially for beginners.
After 10 years as a family-owned and operated company, Slyde scored when the Grom was featured on Shark Tank. With an ultra-buoyant foam core, an extra soft and sticky grip top skin and a super-slick bottom, the Grom is engineered to help even first-time body surfers ride the waves safely with added lift and speed. The Grom gets higher above the water, offering a longer and faster ride.
And unlike those other wood or hard plastic boards, the foam padding of the Grom means it's bump-friendly...so no injuries from getting smacked in the head with your board.
At just over 9 oz. and only 19 inches long, the Grom is incredibly lightweight and portable. You can throw it into a beach bag, backpack or duffel easily when you're heading out to catch some waves. And with its tiny profile, you won't feel like you're toting half of your car trunk out on to the beach.
While it's made with young waveriders in mind, even more experienced surfers are also enjoying the Grom for its unique shape, buoyancy, durability, and of course its ability to execute sick barrels and other fun maneuvers. In fact, Slyde even handed out the Grom to some of the greatest Hawaiian bodysurfers and handboarders, earning their "Hawaiian-approved" seal from the sport's toughest critics.
Retailing for $69, you can now save an additional 15 percent off the already discounted price of the Slyde Grom by entering the code GOFORIT15 during checkout. That knocks your price all the way down to just $41.65.
Prices are subject to change.
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