Best snowboarding shop in LA…read more I've gotten most of my gears from here. They offer variety of selections. Love going to the physical store since I can try out the fits better. Their board services also very convenient. Wanted a full tune but they recommended just the wax which saves me money. Service is always nice and welcoming

Went to this store for the first time looking for snow boots. Cassidy was one of the workers who…read morehelped me out and her help was outstanding. Very patient and friendly towards me and my friend, and really wanted the choice that was best for me. I highly recommend this place because their employees are very welcoming and have a good variety of gear.

Pretty cool little Japanese surf shop tucked away in the Union Bank plaza on the south east corner…read moreof Western & 182nd. They offer boards, wax, shades, and lots of clothes including their own line. You'll find some cool "Gardena" imprinted designs here that you won't find anywhere else.

There's so many options for everything you might need. I got everything I was looking for for a…read moreprice way better than any store around. All the staff are super nice and helpful and I would definitely recommend this store to anyone who is looking for sports equipment.

Large selection of equipment, went in to see if they would buy some of my extra gear but they only…read moredo consignment. Wanted to just sell some unused gear not deal with waiting for consignment items to sell. Will have try some other businesses.

Review #949 2026-013…read more My 14 YO daughter made her high school's jr. varsity swim team in her freshman year, & needed to get her swim gear before the end of 01/2025 for the official practice sessions. WHS Warriors partnered with The Swim Guy for swimsuits, swim parkas, goggles, etc. The Swim Guy is located in Lawndale, off Inglewood Ave. & 159th St., conveniently near the 405 Fwy. It's a family-owned, comprehensive swim shop that offers a vast selection of swimsuits & trunks, swim parkas, accessories (i.e. goggles, caps, fins, etc.), & training aids for competitive & recreational swimming, & water polo. Upon entering, the shop is crammed from floor to ceiling of all things water. On the right just behind the entrance, is cubby-shelves stocked full of sale items. Further in, there's racks & racks of swimsuits & trunks. Swim accessories are located along the left wall past the front desk/register. They carry known swimwear brands such as: Arena, Jolyn, Nike, Speedo, etc. While we know H's size (stands 5'4" with medium build) different brands may differ in size so we asked for help to try a couple of suits. The staff member was definitely experienced. He gave her a once over & gave her a size 32 1-piece suit to try on; it fitted perfectly! As a just in case, I asked to see a size 34, which also fit but not snug. He said new swimsuits may feel tight initially but will "stretch" slightly after 1 - 2 swims & conform to the body once the fabric relaxes; the tightness is crucial for performance & drag reduction (maybe that's why competitive swimmers having shaving parties before their swim meets?). We (me & H) both agree that size 32 looked to be/is a better fit than size 34. Not knowing how committed my daughter is, we only bought the required practice & competition swimsuits, WHS logo swim cap & sweatshirt hoodie. I wanted to get her the parka, but it was $150+ (comes with the school's & swimmer's name embroidered) & I don't want to invest in one if she's not swimming her HS career. We put our order in just a couple days before the WHS swim team's deadline; H's order arrived just a couple of days before the first official practice. The Swim Guy's prices are somewhat high since this is a team group sale; they had a guarantee order of practice & competitive swimsuits & trunks, & swim caps in addition to sweatshirt hoodies &/or parkas. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly, particularly the guy that worked with H's sizing... he gave really good advice on the swimsuit fit & care post swims. Most items are final sale, & generally do not accept returns or exchanges, especially with school team orders since they're customized. Make sure to double-check sizing & personalization details before placing your order! And be sure to inspect your order immediately upon arrival for any damages or issues! If the item is defective, damaged, or the wrong product was received, contact them at: info@theswimguy.com ASAP so they can resolve the issues & make things right. We didn't have any issues with her swim season order, or this current season's water polo order. She's on the swim team again for her sophomore year, & will be stopping by in a couple of weeks to try on swimsuits; she grew an inch or 2 since winter & her upper body is broader from her water polo season (joined JV as a sophomore). The Swim Guy is my daughter's WHS swim & water polo teams go-to for competition & practice gear, offering customized & reliable service. Outside of the required school gear, we purchase her recreational swimsuits & accessories elsewhere at a more affordable cost except when TSG has sales on overstock or past season items.

I needed some goggles and hand paddles so I stopped into the store. Craig got me all setup with…read moresome goggles that won't hurt my eyes (no more raccoon eyes) and some swim paddles that fit my hands perfectly. It was a better price than the one I saw online. I don't need a new swimsuit but if I did I'd look here. They have many racks of different brands, types and sizes. This is where you want to go.

Phase One Surf was originally founded in San Diego circa 1999, when the shop's entrepreneurial…read moreowner and heartbreaking stud, Adrian Nichols, was attending UCSD. The store operated out of Adrian (and roommates)'s garage and has since then expanded to multiple locations in Southern Cali. You can find out more from their website. Anyway, I bought my first (well, my only) surfboard from Adrian -- A Phase One epoxy 7'6" funboard "Blue Classic Stripe" for a great deal (board, bag and leash) and I love it. It's the best board for me - perfect size and it fits my needs as a major beginner/kook/novice... que girl-term for Barney. Adrian represents five local shapers from Southern California, cutting down on the costs of your board, but never sacrificing quality. He's got a crazy amount of stock to meet your surfing (even non-surfing) needs - wetsuits, fins, board racks, booties, leashes, fun/long/short/indo boards, travel accessories, skateboards, body boards, watches, clothing, backpacks, etc. etc. the list goes on. He even has used surfboards available and can even hook it up with a CUSTOM board that'll fit your specifications (color material design shape etc)! If you want a unique, good quality board (or any of the other things I mentioned) without breaking the bank, check out Phase One Surf online or on site. Give him a call and he'll hook it up for sure. What more can I say? Adrian is the cheese to my surfing macaroni. =D

The hours are from 10:30 to 3:30…read more My ex husband brought a van to transport our daughter's surf board. Surprisingly, however, a 7.2 surf board will fit in a compact car. My daughter found Phase One Surfboards through ebay, but I wanted to go to the physical location. We arrived a little before 10:30 and Shawn greeted us. He took his time to answer all of our questions. We received a cash discount. He installed the fins and gave us complimentary stickers and wax.

I went as usual to the REI re supply version next door as I always do Used in good condition is…read morethe way i was taught than adding to the landfill as my mom put it I thought she was just being smart and saving money It was the 60's I went in to see if I could find a backpack that is a good fit I found one of each yet make yet a bit on the eni meine miney mo thing was not working out My experience happened when I believe his name was Roman Hat longer hair artsy kinda cat came He nailed the choice right away for me Roman went on to load the pack and dial it in for me with such detailed instruction as he knew every feature of the pack Roman truly is one that is knowledgeable (as all my experiences at the store or the used store) and enjoys his job and helping What I do not get and blows me away every-time I am in there is the abuse of the return policy "reason for return" used twice did not like it Then it is returned with used twice "scuffs, light soiled and pet hair" It was used Keep it What is wrong with people Thanks Roman I will be back Better not hide when you sea me I was a PITA

Great outdoor supply store with friendly and attentive staff that encourages adventure. I first…read morelearned about REI around 2011. REI offers a membership and also has some cool events. I've also shopped at the Co-Op for discounted items that are as good as new. I really like the unique colors that backpacks and other products have. Great quality. A lot of outdoor education. Good snacks and a chill vibe.

Michael Zippi is a surfboard shaper...and he is damn good at what he does. He only makes one type…read moreof surfboard and he's got it down to a science. Zippi shapes fish and his fish are the best fish you can find. Those of you who know about fish, know that they excel in small surf and that they paddle into waves easily. The down side to most fish, however, is that they have a tendency to "spin out" in larger, steeper surf. Their width and thickness compromise their ability to hold a line. This is not true for Zippi's fish. They paddle just as easily and can hold a line in waves that other fish cannot. This is why his boards are referred to as high-performance fish, and man are they fun. Very responsive, yet loose, and they're gorgeous to look at too. Zippi is as accomplished as an air-brusher as he is a shaper. Stunning boards. People are always commenting on mine and asking where I got it. Where do you get one? Well, you can find them in local surf shops, but I would definitely recommend going to Zippi directly. He'll make one to your specifications and custom paint it, all for about the same amount of money, or even less then the shops are charging. If your not sure about the size, width, thickness, etc. he's more than happy to help you with that. He'll even let you demo boards to find what's right for you. He's a really cool guy. Oh yeah, and the turnaround on a board order is only about 2 weeks or so, so you don't have to wait too long to get that board you're jonesing for. If you're looking for a fish, look no further...these ARE the droids you're looking for. He has a customer in me for life, I think.

Have had about 5 different Redline models over the years so far - always get people in the lineup…read moreasking me what I am riding as the thing is pretty quick! Go see Mike in person so you can make you a custom board! Also- Great color and designs to choose from and is open to pretty much any artwork you can come up with! O

I'm relatively new to surfing, and particularly stand-up paddle boarding, but as I got into it I…read morewas tired of borrowing or renting boards from people, so I decided to look into buying one for myself. I researched online a bit and asked around, and I was referred to Greco Surf through an old college buddy who was the biggest surfer I knew. I'm so glad I took his advice because I love my SUP. I'm not the smallest guy in the world, but the buoyancy of the board amazes me, and I feel so comfortable on it. The entire process to buy it was actually quite easy and simple: their customer service was great; mellow and relaxed. They took the time to answer some questions I had about the boards/process; just super helpful. And I was also pleasantly surprised at both the quality, and turnaround, of the shipping. All in all, my experience with this company couldn't have been better, and I would, and will, recommend Greco Surf to anyone looking for a quality board.

From the owner: Greco Surf is the leader in soft performance surfboards. Its patented technology is revolutionizing…read morethe functionality of a foam surfboard. The construction both internally and externally are creative innovations to improve the performance of how these surfboards function. Additionally, Greco Surf is known worldwide for its thoughtful and inventive shapes and designs that clearly separate themselves from the rest of the industry. Technology gave us the ability to appropriately do business from a phone, a computer and a smart device and we fully intend to take advantage of these features to increase a better customer service that pleases and prioritizes our customers. Grecosurf.com Grecosurf.ca Grecosurf.co.uk Grecosurf.it Grecosurf.es Grecosurf.fr Grecosurf.de