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Opinion

What’s Wrong With Olympic Surfing?

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

5 Things We’ve Learned From the 2024 Championship Tour

Ben Mondy
Community
Opinion

Why Competitive Surfing Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Italo Ferreira

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

Samsung’s Actions Serve as a Reminder That Competitive Surfing Can Survive Post-Ziff

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

Where Is Surf Localism at Its Worst? It Might Be at Home in California

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

The Olympics Will Show the World How Important Home Field Advantage Is in Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

‘The Surfer’: Is Hollywood’s Latest Swing at Surfing a Hit Or Miss?

Ben Mondy
Community
Opinion

Southern California Surfers Better Get Used to Seeing Great White Sharks

Sam George
Featured
Mountain

Hiking Got Better For Me the Day I Realized Poles Actually Work

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

Riding the Unrideable: Nathan Florence’s Success Says a Lot About How We Consume Surf Media

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

What We’re Hearing About the Palm Springs Surf Club Closure

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

In the Grand Scheme, What Does Surfing Mean?

Brian Sousa
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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