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What is a close out wave?

What is a close out in surfing? A close out is a (basically unrideable) wave that breaks all at once with no shoulder on which … Read more

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What is a grom in surfing?

A grom or gremmie, which is short for grommet, is a young surfer that’s about 16 years old or younger.

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What is an a-frame wave?

An a-frame, sometimes called a split peak, is a wave that peaks and then breaks left and right simultaneously. When you’re out in the water, … Read more