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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.

There's so much to be gleaned from Kelly Slater and Daniel Thomson's 15 minute chat about board design.
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There’s So Much to Be Gleaned from Tomo and Kelly Slater Chatting Board Design

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Adam Francis Kennedy D'Esposito was last seen in Rosarito on September 8th.
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Have You Seen This Surfer Who Is Missing In Mexico?

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Josh Kerr's life after the tour looks pretty much perfect: perfect waves, a loving family, and plenty to do. Does life get any better?
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This Is Exactly Why Josh Kerr Retired From the Tour

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Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, and Nikki van Dijk joined the new crop of the Rip Curl Women's team for a few idyllic days in Bali.
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The New Crop of Rip Curl Women Went to Bali and Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, and Nikki van Dijk Dropped In

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Brett Barley Stayed Home in the OBX During Hurricane Florence and It Had Nothing to Do With Getting Waves

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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon has been around since 1989. Pay homage to the old thing!
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5 Minutes at One of Surfing’s OG Wave Pools: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

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Jared Mell leans back on a tiny San O peeler.
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Jared Mell and an Idyllic SanO Summer Day

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Diving with sharks
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Watch Great White Shark Steal This Guy’s Fish and Send Chills Through Everyone on the Boat

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The Quiksilver team launched an aerial assault on Waco, Texas. Welcome to the future of surfing.
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Watch the Quiksilver Team’s Complete and Utter Aerial Assault on Waco, Texas

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Peter Mel Opens Up About Sobriety, Fear, Failure, and Finding Balance in Life

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Andrew Cotton on Broken Back Rehab: ‘100% I’ll Be Surfing Nazaré in October’

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Follow Nate Tyler and Noah Wegrich Around NorCal for a Week and This Is What You’ll Get to See

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If you found yourself surfing in California today, you may have inadvertently celebrated a statewide holiday. Photo: Pixabay
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If You Surfed in California Today, You Just Celebrated an Inaugural Statewide Holiday

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Acclaimed photographer Zak Noyle talks about his early inspirations for water photography. Screenshot: Youtube
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Master Lensman Zak Noyle Is on a Mission to Share the Beauty of Hawaii With the World

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Lola Mignot, Kassia Meador, and Leah Dawson star in Alternativa.
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Alternativa

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Leah Dawson Surfing Las Flores El Salvador Photo Connor Guest
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Leah Dawson, Kassia Meador, and Lola Mignot Are Building Surfing’s Future on Their Own Terms

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Yikes! Photo: Youtube
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Things Don’t End Well for This Guy Who Paddled for the Same Wedge Bomb as JOB

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Mexican cartel member on Mexican road
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The Surfing Swami Gets Carjacked in Mexico: Just How Dangerous Is It for Surfers?

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This Is What Nate Tyler Does With His Favorite Boards at His Disposal and a Plethora of Central California Waves

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