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Defending Lower Trestles: Despite the WSL Finals Vitriol, It’s One of the World’s Best Surf Spots

Sam George
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Separated by Decades, Jimmy Metyko’s Remarkable Images Tell Story of Both History and Progression

Sam George
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Why Is Surfing So Good for Us? A Neuroscientist and a Writer Offer Clues

Owen James Burke
Community
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Ethan Ewing or Jack Robinson: Who’s the Best Bet to Break Australia’s Decade-Long Title Drought?

Ben Mondy
Community
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Nostalgia and Tradition Are Core to Surfing, But Don’t Let That Ruin Your Experience Now

Ella Boyd
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We Spoke With Two Russian Surfers About Paying for the Actions of Their Government

Evan Quarnstrom
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Code Red in Town: Another Look at Honolulu’s Best Summer Swell

Ella Boyd
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An Angry Sea: What Happened at Malibu Should Have Surprised Exactly No One

Sam George
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Does a Wave Pool Surf Culture Exist?

Ben Mondy
Community
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Surfing Can Never Slide Far From Its Spiritual Source

Connor Macanally
Community
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Josh Mulcoy on Searching for Cold-Water Surf and the Zen of Freezing Your Ass Off

Jason Smith
Community
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How to Have a Successful Indonesian Boat Trip From the Boat Owners Themselves

Ben Mondy
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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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