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News

Was 2020 Really the Endless Bummer? 4 Bright-Sides of Surfing Through the Year

David Flores
Community
Opinion

COVID-Era Travel Has Fueled Frustrations with Vanlifers for Portuguese Locals

Olmo van Beurden
Community
Opinion

Opinion: The Nazaré Surf Ban Punishes Those Who Don’t Deserve It

Soraya Simi
Community
Opinion

My Open Letter to Surfers: PLEASE VOTE

William Rinehart
Community
Opinion

The WSL’s ‘Ultimate Surfer’ Reality Show Would Be Infinitely Better With Gordon Ramsay

Jason Nauman
Community
Opinion

Backcountry Community Unleashes Firestorm on Black Diamond Over Alleged Faulty Avalanche Transceiver

Steve Andrews
Featured
Opinion

I Would Rather Be Permanently Held Down By a Wave Than Endure The Rest of 2020

Jason Nauman
Community
Opinion

Dear VanLifers: You’re Turning My Town Into a Bubbling Pile of Trash

Will Sileo
Staff
Opinion

Patagonia Slips a Not-So-Subtle Message to Voters Into Its Clothing Line

Joe Carberry
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: If You’re Against Tyler Wright’s Black Lives Matter Stance, You’re on the Wrong Side of History

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Why Surfboard Volume is Overrated

Jacob Holke
Community
Opinion

Opinion: You Only Need One Surfboard

Jacob Holke
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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