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.

The State of The Inertia Update

Monday, May 7th, 2012

In the last few weeks, The Inertia has enjoyed a massive wave of good fortune, and I wanted to take a moment to update (and thank!) the folks this wave will affect most: YOU!

A Clean, Green Slate

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

We spend a great deal of virtual page space extolling the virtues of eco-conscious behavior, but we also wanted to do something. Making our (tiny) business carbon neutral was a good start.

Are You The Crazy Dancing Guy?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Surf culture’s obedience to the concept of “cool” hasn’t done it any favors when it comes to thought leadership.

Sean Collins, Founder of Surfline, Dies

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Sean Collins, Founder of Surfline, died after suffering a heart attack while playing tennis in Orange County, California.

Dane Reynolds and New Beginnings

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Through a fascinating combination of authenticity and careful marketing, Dane has managed to cultivate an impeccable image. He should milk it. Now, officially, he will.

Quiksilver Pro New York Cancelled

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

While reasons for the Quiksilver Pro New York’s cancellation are not entirely clear, it appears financial constraints forced the event’s removal from the 2012 ASP schedule.

Your Two Cents

Monday, November 28th, 2011

If you really appreciate this community – the debates, the beautiful photography, and the art – we would really appreciate it if you literally gave us your two cents to support it.

ASP CEO Brodie Carr Resigns

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

“It is my duty to accept responsibility for the recent calculation error that resulted in the premature crowning of Kelly Slater’s 11th ASP World Title,” Brodie Carr said. “I have elected to resign my position as CEO.”

More on the Kelly Slater Wave Company

Friday, October 28th, 2011

“The technology is there,” said Kelly Slater. “It’s gonna happen…The very first time you see this thing peeling around the pool, you’re just going to say, ‘Holy Sh*t!’”

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! The Inertia Turns 1

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

They said it couldn’t be done. They said the Internet was dead. They said we’d fall flat on our face. They were wrong. Every last one of ‘em.

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