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How Surf Contests Make (or Lose) Money

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
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Surfing’s Greatest Interviews: Rizal Tanjung

Matt George
Community
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Lift Foils’ Nick Leason Talks Florence Brothers, Surf Angst, and a Game-Changing Redesign

Joe Carberry
Staff
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Through the Glass Barrel: The Story of San Clemente Surf Artist Perry Faanes

Ella Boyd
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The Greatest Snowboard Interview Ever: Chris Rasman

Mary Walsh
Community
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Arenal Surfboard’s Michael Arenal on the Joy and Irony of Shaping Competitions

Ella Boyd
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The Artistry and Inspiration In Making Snowboards Shaped for Surfers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
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The Birth of Surfing in China

Sam George
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How TikTok Surf Creators Are Coping With the App’s Uncertain Future

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
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The Cold, Hard Truth About Cold-Water Surfing

Sam George
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Nat Segal Is a Filmmaker and Pro Skier; Her New Film Looks at Vulnerability in the Outdoors

Ella Boyd
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Breaking Down the 2025 Championship Tour Rookie Class

Ben Mondy
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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