Surfers Creating Standing Waves at Aliso Creek Have Ignited a Heated Standoff in Laguna Beach
There's a standoff in Laguna Beach between surfers, city council, homeowners, and environmental groups over the right to create a standing wave at Also Creek.
An Open Letter to the Angry Dudes Always Sitting on Top of the Stairs at the Local Wave
You torment us. You act like you own the wave. But do you actually surf? An open letter to the angry dudes sitting on top of the stairs at the local wave.
Glen Walsh Makes Venice Surf Reports That Champion Localism Without Walls
Glen Walsh, or Glenice_Venice, as he’s known on Instagram, has been creating his own unique brand of hyper-local surf reports for the Venice Beach pier.
How a Non-Surfer From Mexico Curated One of Hawaii’s Most Valuable Surfboard Collections
One of the world’s most valuable surfboard collections has been curated by a Mexican basketball player who grew up without waves. Luis Real told us his story.
Examining the Differences in Shaping Surfboards for Women
Are a high proportion of women surfers riding equipment not designed for their surfing needs? And if so, how do we fix it?
The Best Surfboard Bike Racks of 2023
Riding a bike with a surfboard under your arm sucks. Here are some of the best surfboard bike racks on the market.
Inspire Courses+ Offers Full Access to Classes From the Best in Surf and Outdoors
If you want to becoming a better, more well-rounded surfer and learn more about outdoor pursuits, you've found the perfect new home: Inspire Courses+
The Inertia Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Outdoors
Tis the season to give rad gifts. Here we've compiled some of our gear editors' favorite gifts for outdoors-lovers for the 2023 holiday season.
The Inertia Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Snow
From steezy Pit Vipers to Fjallraven's latest parka, our gear editors hand-picked the best gifts of 2023 for snow lovers.
The Inertia Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Surf
The holidays are rapidly approaching. Make sure you have the perfect gift for the surfer in your life with these great items hand-picked by The Inertia's gear team.
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John John Florence on Why the WSL Finals Should Be at Pipeline and How Long He’ll Compete
John John Florence told us he'd love to see the WSL Finals at a wave like Pipeline. He spoke with us about the WSL, retirement, and a number of other nuggets.
Explaining Surfers’ Dialect and Why They Sound Perpetually Stoned
The language of surfers is certainly unique to the lifestyle. It's not always easy to understand. We examine the dialect and why it sounds the way it does.
In the Midst of War, the Fate of Gaza’s Surfers Remains Mostly Unknown
Hamas's terrorist attack led to the siege and subsequent invasion of Gaza. Amidst the chaos, little is known about the fate of the region's surfers.
A Look at Europe’s 5 Most Localized Waves
We can debate the merits of localism, but it remains an undeniable part of surfing culture. At these five European waves, it is more entrenched than most.
Glen Walsh Makes Venice Surf Reports That Champion Localism Without Walls
Glen Walsh, or Glenice_Venice, as he’s known on Instagram, has been creating his own unique brand of hyper-local surf reports for the Venice Beach pier.
Remembering Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni, AKA ‘The Other Surfer’
Jack Sonni played with Dire Straits in front of a billion people. In 1986, he surfed one of Mexico's heaviest waves. The author remembers "the other surfer."
Duke Aipa Talks About Growing Up in a Legendary Family and Finding His Own Way as a Shaper
Duke Aipa comes from a legendary family. But he's creating his own legacy. We spoke with Duke about being Ben's son, his own journey, and his shaping style.
7 Reasons You Should Quit Surfing Immediately
Time to quit surfing and grow up, grom. Here are seven reasons why you should Craigslist your quiver, get a straight job, take up golfing, and finally mow the goddamn lawn.
Kelly Slater Talks About Retiring Next Year, Weighs In on the Surf Ranch Controversy
We talked with Kelly Slater about his new footwear line, KLLY. He also talked with us about retiring next year and weighed in on the Surf Ranch Pro controversy.
Josh Brolin On How Surfing Changed His Life and His New Big Wave Surf Film
Josh Brolin is a bonafide a-list actor. We caught up with him to talk about narrating "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" a film about big wave surfing.
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