Americas Next Top Grommet

Do you have what it takes to be Americas Next Top Grommet?Ergophobia and Transworld Surf have partnered to bring you the next big thing in online contests. Are you sick of sending your sponsor me video to companies and never hearing back? Well this is your chance to be seen. Americas Next Top Grommet is an online video submission contest that will chose 6 finalists judged on performance, difficulty of maneuvers, style, creativity, and flare. The 6 finalists will receive a 1 year subscription to Transworld Surf Magazine and a huge box of Ergophobia product. The grand prize winner will receive a 1 year Ergophobia surf team contract with travel fund, contest entry fees, and photo incentive. Get off your computer and start gathering footage to become Americas Next Top Grommet.

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