Kassia Meador Offers a Single Tip To Improve Your Quality Wave Count
Photo: @riseupsurfretreats//@salty_see Catch more waves. This is the number one way to fly your way up surfing’s steep learning curve and the beauty of it is that no matter how many years you have...
View ArticleHuntington Beach Is Accessible to All
Looking eastbound down the famous Huntington Pier. Photo: Luke House Editor’s Note: this article is presented by our partners at Visit Huntington Beach. For lovers of beachside recreation, Huntington...
View ArticleKassia Meador’s Advice for Making the Jump from Longboards to Mid-Lengths
Photo: @riseupsurfretreats//@salty_see No surfer sticks to one wave, one location, or even one board their whole life. Experiencing something new is one of the most enjoyable, exciting parts of what we...
View ArticleEcoFlow Adds Icemaker to Its Electric Coolers, Updates Portable AC/Heater
Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. At EcoFlow, portability is paramount. Known for its...
View ArticleThe WSL’s Rio Pro Is Live From Brazil!
The Rio Pro is live from Brazil and you can watch all the action right here. The world’s best surfers are entering the back half of the year and things are getting interesting for that Final Five...
View ArticleKassia Meador Offers Perspective to Fine-Tune Your Turning
Photo: @riseupsurfretreats//@salty_see All turns aren’t created equal. Some are tiny little speed checks meant to keep us from flying too far out in front of the pocket. Some are massive, gouging...
View ArticleKassia Meador’s 2 Tips To Strengthen Your Take Off
Photo: @riseupsurfretreats//@salty_see The pop up is pretty important. For obvious reasons, stroking into a wave and getting to your feet without falling down is kind of a dealbreaker from the get go....
View ArticleEcoFlow Prime Deals: Save Up to 30% on Its Latest Tech
Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. We’ve got the details on all the ways to save on the latest...
View ArticleIconic Outdoor Apparel Brand Toad&Co Explains Its Industry Leading...
A collage from Toad&Co’s early days. Photo: Toad&Co Editor’s Note: This feature is presented by our partners at Toad&Co. Over the past couple of decades, “greenwashing” has become...
View ArticleThe Best Soft-Top Foam Surfboards of 2023
Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. A few of our favorite soft top surfboards before going out...
View ArticleLeah Dawson and Inspire Courses Launch the Guide to Alternative Surf Craft
There’s a lot more to surfing than riding longboards and shortboards. No other surfer reminds us of this fact with as much grace and style as Leah Dawson, which made her the perfect person to...
View ArticleLeah Dawson On How the Design of the Downrail Single Fin Influences Style
Photo: Inspire Courses Every board’s design has a direct influence on a surfer’s style. From contours to entry rocker to how drastically a tail pulls in (and the list goes on), there’s no limit to a...
View ArticleYou’re Invited to Join Us at Evolve 2023 at San Clemente’s Surfing Heritage...
It’s that time of year again when we gear up to celebrate good vibes in surf and outdoors. EVOLVE 2023 is coming up quick on September 16th and we hope you’ll join us in San Clemente while tickets...
View ArticleLeah Dawson on the Value of Being a Visual Learner
Photo: The Inertia/Connor Guest Surfing is the best way to progress your surfing. It’s simple. More waves equals more time refining technique, more time having fun, more time clocking the tiny little...
View ArticleLeah Dawson on Ditching and then Finding Speed in Barrels
They say you usually have to see them before they happen in order to successfully ride them. A lot of times, we’re having to ditch speed in order to find the barrel section.” Photo: Jack...
View ArticleSurf City, El Salvador Hosts WSL Longboard Classic
A longboarder gets his slide on in El Salvador. Photo: Surf City Editor’s Note: This feature is presented by our partners at Surf City. The 2023 Longboard Classic is taking over the beaches of Surf...
View ArticleThis Is the ‘Most Important Element to Riding a Surfboard,’ According to Leah...
“Foot placement is, in my humble opinion, the most important element to riding a surfboard.” ~Leah Dawson Photo: Seea//Inspire Courses Editor’s Note: For a limited time, Inspire Courses and...
View ArticleThe Women’s Surf Film Festival Is Coming to California for the First Time
For the past decade, the Women’s Surf Film Festival has been highlighting stories about women – most often told by women with a strong devotion to the ocean. Like all walks of life, there’s a range...
View ArticleThe Board Leah Dawson Loves in Anything From ‘1-15 Feet’: A 6’8″ Twin
Photo: Inspire Courses One of Leah Dawson’s mottos when it comes to surfboards is, “Don’t knock it til you try it.” It explains how she could amass a quiver with so many wildly different shapes, from a...
View Article3 Quotes From Leah Dawson That’ll Inspire You to Surf Something New
“Surfboards are like having these different flavors in life that give us (different) experiences and sensations.” Photo: Inspire Courses//Jared Butler Surfboards are more than just longboards and...
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