Business & Media
Naomi Newirth: Acacia Swimwear and Sustainability
Photographer/Lomi Lomi Practitioner
Acacia Swimwear was created by Naomi Newirth and Lyndie Irons. I was able to catch up with Naomi to discuss Acacia’s Roots and future.
The State of The Inertia Update
The Inertia Founder
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!
R.I.P. Junior Seau
Surfer/Writer/Student
It is with heavy hearts that we report the death of former San Diego Chargers linebacker and well-like San Diego surfer, Junior Seau.
Surfer Girls Rock
Surfer/Blogger
We need women who will stand strong and be recognized for their abilities and accomplishments instead of how they look. Because it’s about surfing, not sexy.
Freesurfers™ and Selling Out
TheInertia.com Surf Editor
Freesurfing™ allows surfers to make a living doing what they love and allows us to enjoy their talents via web clips and magazines. Respect their savvy as businessmen, but whatever you do, don’t buy their bullshit gospel of freedom and rebellion.
2012 ASP Men’s World Tour: Will Youth Prevail?
Surfer/Coach/Writer
Although early season picks for the 2012 ASP World Title come from a very short list of more seasoned veteran ASP World Tour Surfers, look for these four young, exciting surfers to shake things up.
Are Wetsuits Burkas for Cold-Water Surfer Girls?
Writer/Surfer
Are we seen as less sexual or more sexual while we’re suited up? Maybe instead of guys checking out my ass I get judged more on the waves I’m riding. Maybe it doesn’t matter at all.
#PutOccyInBells2012: #WTF?
TheInertia.com Surf Editor
UPDATE: Kelly Slater debates Ted Endo on this question: Should a growing Twitter campaign slot Mark Occhilupo into the roster for Bells?
Ruffo’s Arrest and the ASP’s Anti-Doping Policy
Writer/Surfer
I couldn’t help but wonder what might have happened had Anthony Ruffo failed a drug test during his competition years. It could have saved him. It could have saved Andy Irons.
Growth of Surfing in China: At What Cost?
Surfer/Writer/Researcher
I went to Hainan Island following the latest round of contests. My observations have led to some concerns and suggestions I would like to express to the broader surfing community.
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