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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.

Matt Warshaw has helped surfers a lot. Time for us to help Matt. Photo: Courtesy Warshaw
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An Open Letter: Do Not Let Surf History Die in 2017

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Who Doesn’t Love a Good Wipeout Reel?

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This Analog Clock Gives You a Full Old-Fashioned Surf Report

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These Fins Change Flex Characteristics on the Fly

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5 Exercises for More Surfing Power, Strength, and Stability

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Resurface looks like a powerful film about using surfing to rehabilitate war veterans.
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The Netflix Film Resurface Illustrates How Surfing Can Actually Save Veterans’ Lives

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This Stunning Photo Book Profiles Cuba’s Oft Misunderstood Surf Scene

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How My Relationship with the Ocean Helps Me Survive (Instead of Dread) Bikini Season

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If you want to be one of the top guys on the North Shore, you can't just paddle out and get the wave of the day. You've got to train hard and put in your time, like Eli Olson.
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Eli Olson Literally Fights to Become One of the Best

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How is the name Coby Perkovich not top-of-mind when one thinks of Australian surfers?
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Who the Hell Is Coby Perkovich, and How Is He This Good?

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Hermes is the next front of the Brazilian Storm, and he's coming full force.
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Tomas Hermes Is the New Front of the Brazilian Storm

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Here’s a Portable Wetsuit Drying Rack That You Might Actually Use

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Spear Fisherman Attacked by Great White Near California’s Pebble Beach

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Pharrell’s Proposed Virginia Beach Surf Park Overcomes First Major Hurdle

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Most of the time, wipeouts feel a million times worse than they look. So imagine how Coco Nogales's wipeout felt back at the end of July in Puerto? Because this one looks BAD.
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Coco Nogales and One of the Worst Wipeouts You’ve Ever Seen

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Jean da Silva will be remembered for his powerful smile and powerful surfing. Here are a few minutes of both of them just to remind you how good he really was.
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A Jean da Silva Clip That’ll Knock Your Socks Off

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Tiago Pires studied the greats and in doing so, made himself into one of them.
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How Tiago Pires Got One of the Best Power Carves in the Game

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Oscar Langburn, locked in. Photo: Josh Tabone
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14-Year-Old Oscar Langburne Is Haydenshapes’ Newest Surf Star

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Frame Grab: Tiago Segurado
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When Portugal Lights Up, Locals Know Just Where to Be

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