Grom Files – Stan Norman

Name: Stanley Norman

 Age: 10

 Imstagram / twitter:  N/A i am to young but when i am older i will be on it.

Local break:  My local Break is Widemouth Bay.

When did you first start surfing: I started surfing when i was 4 my dad used to take me out on his board and push me into the white water waves i have loved it ever since.

How did you get into surfing:  I got into surfing with my dad and uncle they took me and push me into waves on there boards until i got my 1st board when i was 5.

Who are your surf buddies:  My surf buddies are my Bro Joseph Morris Kit  and Rhys Burton and all the surf solution boys.

What is your favourite wave:  My favourite wave is a little secret spot around bude but if i told you were it was i would have to shot you.

Favourite international surfer: My favourite asp surfer is kelly slater and my favourite none asp surfer is Dane Reynolds.i love both the way they surf.

Favourite UK surfer:  My favourite Uk surfer is Ruben Ash he is so good at airs.

Sponsors: My sponsors are Quiksilver, Northcore Europe and Creation surf boards

Describe a typical day at home:  My Typical day is waking up around 7am getting the lap top to watch some surfing then i go down stairs go out the front to check the surf then grab my skate board to skate round to the look out point with my bro to check crooklets Beach we then skate back seeing  what tricks we can do, we have breakfast then go off to school after we have given Dad a hard time that the surf is working and we have to go to school asking why!!! When we get back from school we get straight into the surf if it is working if not we have a skate at the skate park as it get dark we come back in to have tea then homework bath and bed.

Whats the strong point of your surfing: I think my strong points are my paddling reading of the waves and my front and back snaps but i keep trying to make them better.

What are you surf plans for 2014: My plans are to 1st go on a trip with  my best mate Joseph Morris to California, keep training with Joel Gray at surf solutions, having loads of fun in the surf, surfing bigger waves in the uk and around the world and trying to win more comps.

In 10 years what will you be doing: It is simple for me to answer this question i will be on the ASP.

Apart from surfing what else are you into: I am really into my skating both street and ramp skating i am trying to learn more and more tricks i also like playing football and Arsenal is my favourite team.

Surfboard dimensions: 4.10,  16 1/4, 1 1/2.

Where have you surfed in the world: I have surfed in Australia, France, Portugal and California my mum  tells me that i am a very lucky boy i think i am as well.

Favourite UK wave:  High Tide at widemouth it is such a good beach break.

Favourite international wave: Hossegor is my favourite international wave to surf. the best wave that i have not surfed yet is super tubes i hope to get a go soon.

Best waves on the recent Portugal trip: We went to Portimao on our last day and it was amazing the tide started to push in and it got better and better i got my best barrels of my life they were so sick loved it.

Favourite food on the trip: Brito’s thanks to the green room they were so sick very tasty.

Who did the best surfing on the trip: I think everyone done really well they all had good surfs the trip was so good.

What is the best thing about surfing: The best thing about surfing is having loads of fun with all my friends and bro learning new tricks and meeting new people.

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