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Fred Patacchia Is Still a Ruthless Competitor
“First off, I didn’t really retire.” – Freddy P.Granted, those were Fred Patacchia’s words in December of 2015, just a few short months after his seemingly impromptu exit from the rigors of World Surf...
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How Did Greg Long End Up in a Wheelbarrow at Puerto Escondido?
When Kyle Thiermann told us he was headed to Mexico to meet up with Greg Long during the Puerto Escondido Challenge to surf and explore the area with local legends, he had our full attention. Aside...
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This Surf Dog Has Raised $500k Empowering Kids in Need through Shredding
We love dogs at The Inertia. Love ’em. On any given day at the office, there are at least three dogs barking, pissing, and cuddling across every square inch of flooring they can get their paws on....
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The Andy Irons Film and Truth
I remember sitting down with Lyndie Irons in the backyard of our house at Rocky Point in December 2013. It was one of those dark days on the North Shore. Rainy. Gray. She hadn’t spoken to media since...
View ArticleBody Glove Just Got Bought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PfAXPofBJEToday, Body Glove, one of America’s iconic wetsuit companies founded in 1953, announced that it has been acquired by Marquee Brands, which bills itself as “a...
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This Pro Surfer Needs Help Rebuilding the Raddest Fro-Yo Shop on the East Coast
Pro Surfer Jesse Hines and the Outer Banks could use a little help right now. Photo: Matt Lusk/GoGetFunding I fell in love with surfing in the Outer Banks. When I wasn’t tossing pizzas or washing...
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Mick Fanning Gives Us Beer; Discusses Plans for 2017
Mick Fanning is sitting on a brown leather couch in the living room of his palatial estate on the Gold Coast. It’s a crisp Spring day, and the waves are almost completely flat. His dog, Harper, is...
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Donald Trump’s Unthinkable Election Proves that Our Future Is Our Responsibility
Donald Trump’s election was nearly unthinkable. Now, it’s reality. So where to? What do we do now? We just woke up in a different world. We watched a map of America bleed a deep red with a few shocks...
View ArticleSabre Norris Won 6 Free Donuts; Her Dad Stole 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RS8-vFPbNELast week we revealed possibly the greatest interview surfing has ever seen in 11-year-old Sabre Norris, who was awarded a wildcard into the Sydney...
View ArticleKassia Meador Just Surfed the Brightest Supermoon in 69 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oquY1LwAgQ0Sometimes it’s nice to press pause and appreciate this radical bluegreen ball we live on that spins around that big yellow ball – not to be confused by the...
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#RADGEAR: Lululemon Just Launched Men’s Outerwear, and Their Parka Feels Like...
I love soft things. If I had to create a shortlist of life’s greatest gifts, soft things, as an all-inclusive category, would near the top of that list. Said category includes puppies, down pillows,...
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Ian Walsh Just Wants to Surf Gigantic Waves and Feed His Two Goats: Douglas...
Ian Walsh owns two goats. Douglas and Tina. He loves them very much. I know this because he told me. According to Walsh, one of his great pleasures after returning home from a big-wave surfing odyssey...
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Kelly Slater, Alana Blanchard, and the World’s Best Surfers Show Us How To...
The shaka. So simple, yet so complex. So absolutely essential to everything we know, love, and associate with surfing. Nothing says, “Hey, we’re friends! I’m happy. All good!” quite like a shaka....
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In Response to Dane Reynolds: Nothing Wrong with a Little Criticism
Dane Reynolds, in his new film Chapter 11. Dane Reynolds is angry with us. Many of his fans and friends are also angry with us, because we published a review by one of our more provocative contributors...
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Dane Gudauskas Explains the Key to Happiness (Finally!)
Dane Guduaksas makes people smile. Whether he likes it or not, he has to. He’s got the power-glow bowl cut, a haircut he pioneered, and his cheeks are permanently pinned high – folded into a massively...
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The Inertia Films’ 31 Favorite Projects of 2016
On location with Mick Fanning and his dog Harper for a project earlier this year. It’s one thing to write about people. It’s an amazingly challenging, but rewarding exercise: the art of choosing the...
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(HEADSPACE): Pat Gudauskas
Way back in the Mesolithic era of 2010, Pat Gudauskas was the first surfer to pull a rodeo flip in World Tour Competition. At the Billabong Pro Tahiti of all places. Surfing – and Pat – have come a...
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Tanner Gudauskas Believes Surfing Is the Key to Happiness
Tanner Gudauskas is an observer. He’s the little brother. As a little brother, I can relate. I watched my big brother closely. I did what he did. And then tried to do it better. Patrick describes him...
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The LaVecchia Brothers Have Built a Perfect Life through Surfing,...
Brotherhood. There’s nothing like it. Brothers terrorize each other. Love each other. And drive each other to new heights – whether that’s off a cliff or to mountain tops, there’s always a multiplier...
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The Legend of the Iron Seahorse Is Coming…Because Anything Is Possible
This might be the most fun project we’ve ever produced.It started with a phone call. An invitation to check out NLand Surf Park in Austin, Texas. Naturally, we were intrigued. I had surfed the...
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