Every great surf crew has its characters. The Tubular universe has a whole lineup of them — each one radical in their own way. Here's your official introduction to the crew.
Skeleton Dude
The OG. Skeleton Dude is the face of Tubular — a skeleton surfer who absolutely rips and somehow makes it look effortless. He shows up on hoodies, crewnecks, tanks, and flip-flops, and he's always the one you want on your team. Cool under pressure. Literally.
Gear: Skeleton Dude apparel →
Grom Mode
Grom Mode is the energy. Always charging, always stoked, always first in the water. The Sue-Nami and Chug variations capture two sides of the same grom spirit — one's a full send into the biggest wave on the set, the other's just vibing and having the best time. Both are correct.
Gear: Grom Mode hoodies and tees →
The Dolphin Life
Living the dream. The Dolphin Life character is all about flow — smooth turns, good vibes, and never taking it too seriously. If Grom Mode is the hype, the Dolphin Life is the chill. Every crew needs both.
Gear: Dolphin Life crewneck and tank →
Flea
Small but mighty. Flea is the wildcard of the crew — unpredictable, fast, and always showing up in unexpected places. The Light and Dark colourways reflect two moods: bright and chaotic, or dark and still chaotic. Flea doesn't really do calm.
Gear: Flea's World crewnecks →
Shark Biscuits
The name says it all. Shark Biscuits is the one who paddles out when everyone else is watching from the beach. Fearless, a little unhinged, and absolutely beloved by groms who relate to that energy on a deep level.
Gear: Shark Biscuits hoodie →
Grom Patrol
You don't surf alone — you surf with your crew. Grom Patrol is the collective, the squad, the ones who show up together and leave together (usually after one more wave). Represented across crewnecks and tees for kids who roll deep.
Gear: Grom Patrol apparel →
Just Be Cool
The philosophy and the character. Just Be Cool is the reminder that surf culture at its best is about good vibes, no ego, and letting the wave do the work. On a hoodie or a long sleeve, it's the message every grom (and parent) needs.
Gear: Just Be Cool hoodies and long sleeves →
No Rules Institute
An institution dedicated to having no rules. The No Rules Institute hoodie is for the kid who makes their own path — in the water and out of it. Founding members only.
Gear: No Rules Institute hoodie →
The Full Crew
Skeleton Zap, Grom Life, Cool Skeleton, Cool Dolphin, Locals Only — the Tubular universe keeps growing. Every character started as a wave, a feeling, or a moment in the surf. They ended up on a game mat, a hoodie, or a pair of flip-flops.
That's the Tubular way.
