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Opinion

Features

The Local Surfer Is Becoming a Thing of the Past

Jason Smith
Community
Opinion

In Defense of the Cut: Numbers Show CT Surfers Don’t Really ‘Deserve’ a Full Year on Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

Love It Or Hate It, the Cut’s Making the Tour Interesting; Who’s Safe?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Banning Overnight Parking In California Isn’t Good For Surfers or Society

Ella Boyd
Staff
Features

The Rise of the Intermediate Surfer: Observations From a Pandemic-Driven Lineup

Morgan Bernard
Community
Opinion

As Psychedelics Are Normalized, Should We Look at Surfing’s Experimental Past Differently?

Ella Boyd
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Joel Tudor’s Suspension Might Get More Eyes on Longboarding Than the Tour Itself

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

If This Is the End for Kelly Slater, There’s a Single Number That Will Define Him

Ben Mondy
Community
Features

Why I’ve (Mostly) Had It With Fiberglass Surfboards

Owen James Burke
Community
Features

Dear Volkswagen: Bring the ‘California’ to the U.S.; We Need More Van Options

Owen James Burke
Community
Opinion

Are Surfers Generous? The Boardriders Clubs of Bali Make Generosity the Mission

Matt George
Community
Opinion

Too Big to Vail: The Downfall of the North American Mega Resort

Steve Andrews
Community
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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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