Opinion: Surfing Leashless Is Less Dumb Than You Think
Surfing leashless gets a bad rap, but done properly, it isn't as dangerous as you think. In fact, it can be safer than surfing with a leash.
The Story Behind Absinthe Films’ Tribute to Black Snowboarders
Absinthe Films created a tribute to Black snowboarders as part of its film release this year, 'Channel Zero.'
Shaping Legend Phil Becker Passes Away
Phil Becker of Becker Surfboards died in late February. The surfing world lost a legend.
Should You Be Afraid of Shark Attacks? The Answer Is a Definitive ‘No’
The idea of a shark attack is terrifying, but surfers don't actually need to be afraid of it. That fear, though, leads to a general apathy over their slaughter.
Mark Healey Shares His Fitness Philosophy in Preparing for Heavy Surf
"If I'm going to go willingly expose myself to something that's inherently dangerous, I need to know what the floorplans look like before I go there."
The Best Ski and Snowboard Backpacks for Backcountry Day Trips
Backpacks are a technical piece of backcountry ski and snowboarding equipment and a good pack makes a real difference with useful features such as a zippered back panel, external straps, internal organization, and more.
How Stacy Peralta, the VCR, and Skateboarding Videos Changed the Way We Look at Action Sports
With his award-winning films and willingness to experiment, Stacy Peralta changed the way we watched action sports.
Gerry Lopez Believes Meditation, Surfing, and Powder Can Make the World a Better Place
Gerry Lopez joins us on The Inertia Podcast to talk about the power of positivity.
Leash or Leashless: Super Cool and Stylish or Just Plain Dumb?
Surfing leashless is sort of like going maskless in a pandemic. You might find the leash slightly uncomfortable, but your slight discomfort pales in comparison to the possible consequences of your actions.
Bryan Phillips, Honolulu Employee of the Year, Leads Iconic North Shore Lifeguards in Uncertain Times
Bryan Phillips takes us inside the world of the iconic North Shore lifeguard's during an uncertain time.
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The Surfing Swami Gets Carjacked in Mexico: Just How Dangerous Is It for Surfers?
"A guy jumps out with an AR-15. He doesn’t have his shirt on and he's pointing the gun at us. I didn't look at anything else. I was just transfixed on that gun."
Did a Surfer’s Death from a Brain-Eating Amoeba Reveal a Serious Loophole in Regulating Wave Parks?
Man-made surfing has experienced a revolution, and there was no reason to think it would slow down. Until, perhaps, the death of Fabrizio Stabile.
San Onofre’s 3,600,000-Pound Nuclear Waste Dilemma Is a National Emergency
Nearly everyone agrees that the 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste sitting at San Onofre is bad. But no one agrees on what to do about it.
Here’s How Josh Kerr Made Parenthood and Life on the World Tour Look So Good
Along with his wife Nikki, Josh has raised two kids on tour.
Ride and Seek: A Sierra Strike Mission With Ian Walsh, Danny Davis, Nick Russell and Jeremy Jones
Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
This Is the Dystopian Future of Surf
In a future where the coast is too toxic for humans to survive, wave pools rule the surfing world. But there are rumors of roving bands of surfers who risk it all for the perfect wave...
We Rode Chest-Deep Powder with Gerry Lopez and Learned the Key to Living a Better Life
And he didn't try to school us.
How the ‘Little Blonde Girl’ Who Swims with Sharks Became Their Greatest Protector
There's a great white. There's a little blonde girl, just like in the movies. But very different.
Longboarding Icon Belinda Baggs Might Be the Perfect Surf Mom
Belinda Baggs balances her son (literally) on her back while juggling a 9-foot longboard and a fulfilling career. WINNING.
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