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Surf is truly where you find it. That’s The Inertia’s guiding light. From high-performance surfing at the world’s most famous breaks, to riding waves in little-known regions of the world on random equipment, we cover surf. Everywhere.

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Happy Birthday, Andy Irons

1 min read
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Of Diamond Theft and Facebook Photo Crimes: You May Be Guilty

7 min read
I’m not going to slow down. I’m going to speed up. I’m going to jump into the mist. I’m going to hit that piñata as hard as I can. I’m going to make that bull think he should be scared of riding me. I’m going to paddle as hard as I can. And it’s going to be great.
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On Grabbing the Bull by the Horns, Cracking the Piñata, and Paddling Harder

5 min read
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Kelly Slater Describes the Feeling of Getting Barreled

1 min read
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North vs. South: How the Two Californias Stack Up

4 min read
Bird Huffman of Bird's Surf Shed
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Happiness Interview: San Diego’s Bird Huffman

11 min read
I just love being in the water, capturing moments worldwide. The ocean is healing when I'm stressed and keeps me grounded. All I want to do is continue on the same path. I can’t stand to go without a day in the ocean.
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21 Very Bright, Very Empty Waves

3 min read
Ever considered waterproofing...everything? How about ding repair? Wetsuit repair? You're not alone. Rust-Oleum's new product, NeverWet, might be the answer.
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Finally…A Waterproof Spray

1 min read
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Rare Glimpses of Magic

1 min read
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To Everyone Who Saw the Roxy Biarritz Commercial From a Female Perspective

5 min read
About four weeks ago, one unlucky surfer had a rough run-in with a pod of dolphins, damaging not just his board and breaking his arm, but hindering his will to get back in the water.
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Dolphin Breaks Surfer’s Arm

3 min read
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Interview: SMASH Fest Curator Mikey DeTemple

4 min read
Every once in a while, you come across something or someone that really gives you a great perspective on life. For me it was meeting Georgia Cook, a 13 year old girl from Tennessee and a avid surfer, sister, student, role model and true inspiration to the world.
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Tennessee Surfer Embraces Surf, Spreads Aloha: The Life of Georgia Cook

6 min read
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Support Your Local Shaper

3 min read
Not all of us surf massive waves or shallow reef breaks, but one thing that every surfer has to fear is sharks. With that in mind, a Western Australia-based company called Shark Mitigation Systems has come up with newly designed wetsuits that apparently have the ability to deter sharks.
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Shark Proof Wetsuits Debut

3 min read
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The Six Second Secret: How Windswell Shaped Australia’s Surf Culture

10 min read
The SERF Academy course will be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime,” says Lead Instructor Matt George,” I dreamed of this kind of course when I was in College. And that was the inspiration for this program. Basically, we make the dream come true.” Photo: Mick Curley
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SERF Academy: A Different Take on College Credits

2 min read
Stephanie Gilmore, classic. ESPY or not.
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Steph Gilmore Wins Another ESPY (and My Heart)

2 min read
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Event Teaser: 2014 Noosa Festival of Surfing

1 min read