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Why Waves Always Look Better Up the Beach (Instead of Where We’re Surfing)

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Features

Big Wave Wipeouts: What Are We So Afraid Of?

Sam George
Featured
Features

Skier Jim Morrison Discusses the First Descent of the Trango Towers’ West Face  

Ella Boyd
Featured
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Gabriel Medina Has a New Sponsor, But You Haven’t Heard of It

Guilherme Dorini
Community
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Shane Dorian on What It Takes to Surf Big Waves Into Your 40s and 50s

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Features

We Asked the Talented Shane Borland If He’s a Surfer Who Skates, or a Skater Who Surfs

Nicklas Balboa
Community
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Requalified, Refocused, and Healthy: Meet Eli Hanneman, the 2026 CT Edition

Kyveli Diener
Community
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Billy Kemper Made the Locals Round Happen at the Pipe Challenger; This Underdog Gave It Credence

Kyveli Diener
Community
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Julian Wilson on How Donald Trump Foiled His Championship Tour Comeback

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
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Conner Coffin on Life After the World Tour

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Features

Why Surfing at Night Might Not Be as Clever as You Think It Is

Sam George
Featured
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Brianna Cope Becomes First Person to Circumnavigate Kauai in Single Continuous Attempt

Rebecca Parsons
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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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