Author Archives: Zach Weisberg

About: Zach Weisberg

The Inertia Founder

Zach Weisberg is the Founder and Editor in Chief of The Inertia. Weisberg is a former Editor at Large and Online Editor at SURFER Magazine. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Esquire, The Huffington Post, The Surfer's Journal, O, The Oprah Magazine, Duke Magazine, and many other publications. Based in Santa Monica, Weisberg is currently an MBA Candidate and Fellow at the USC Marshall School of Business. Learn more about Zach at www.ZachWeisberg.com.

OUT in the Lineup

Friday, April 19th, 2013

If there’s a legacy we can help impress upon global surf culture, inclusivity would be it. This film examines homosexuality in surfing; It is about people who seek acceptance, happiness, and some really good waves.

Olympics Drops Wrestling; And Surfing? Yeah, Right.

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

The Olympics without wrestling is unthinkable. And by extension, it made reconsider whether surfing deserves a place in Olympics. I’m not sure it does.

Surfers Victorious in Martin’s Beach Trial

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

The five surfers charged with trespassing at Martin’s Beach walked away scot-free in Thursday’s hearing, and the decision might have much larger implications for beach access in America.

Garrett McNamara & the 100-Foot Wave: Claim It!

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

It’s as if surf media views Garrett McNamara as a deceitful ne’er–do–well, instead of one of the most fearless motherf*ckers on this planet.

Nate Smith Wins The Portfolio Challenge Editors’ Pick

Friday, January 25th, 2013

In yet another very close race, Nate Smith collected the most tallies in the The Inertia Portfolio Challenge Editors’ Pick, and I must say, his shot of Magnum Martinez at Pipeline might be the cleanest surf photo I’ve ever seen. You could safely eat off it. No doubt.

Exclusive Interview: Bob McKnight

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Here, Bob McKnight contemplates the road ahead – both professionally and personally.

John John Florence Joins Hurley

Saturday, January 5th, 2013

Front and center at the Agenda Trade Show stands the portrait of John John Florence – his face emblazoned upon a wall of Hurley.

Greg Long Hospitalized after Cortes Bank Wipeout

Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

San Clemente big-wave surfer Greg Long was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a three-wave hold down at Cortes Bank on Friday.

Nike Transitions Surf Focus To Hurley

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Today, Nike announced it would transition the brand’s surf operations and sponsored athletes to Hurley.

Embrace/Fear Google’s Project Glass

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Project Glass can best be understood as a set of “augmented reality” glasses that makes Demolition Man technology look like it came from the Stone Age.

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