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Opinion

Opinion

Where Do Drones Fit in the Surf Photography Hierarchy?

Ella Boyd
Staff
Opinion

Women in the Tube: An Extended History

Molly Lockwood
Community
Opinion

Why Does Competitive Surfing Have One of the Longest Off-Seasons in Sports?

Ben Mondy
Community
Opinion

Women in the Tube: A New Era

Sam George
Featured
Mountain

The Freeride World Tour Has Merged With FIS; Is That a Good Thing?

Steve Andrews
Community
Features

Here’s How Portugal’s New ‘Nomad Visa’ Program Is Impacting Local Surfers

Ben Mondy
Community
Opinion

Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Coming to SeaWorld Orlando

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Has Surf Culture Outgrown Competitive Surfing?

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Feeling Guilty About Going Surfing

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Features

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

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

The Surfing World Owes Stephanie Gilmore an Apology

Ben Mondy
Community
Opinion

Should the WSL Finals Have an Asterisk in 2022 Without Florence and Medina There?

Ben Mondy
Community
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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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