THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIATRAVELADVERTISEROB AND KELLY CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SURFING'S GREATEST HIGH FIVE Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

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WE REVIEWED THE BEST WOMEN’S WETSUITS FOR SURFING IN 2021 We reviewed the best women's wetsuits for 2021 from top brands like O'Neill, Billabong, and Patagonia, so you can stay warm, comfortable, and stylish in the water. THE FINAL OLYMPIC QUALIFIER IS THE ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES Get stoked for the ISA 2021 World Surfing Games going down in Surf City, El Salvador May 29-June 6. Two-hundred and fifty seven surfers from 52 countries are coming together to BELOVED JACKSON HOLE SNOWBOARDER MIKE MCKELVEY KILLED IN Tragedy struck yesterday for the Jackson Hole community when 31-year-old snowboarder Mike McKelvey was killed in an avalanche in the nearby Togwotee Pass area. McKelvey, a HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents ZIPSTITCH IS NEW WAY TO CLOSE WOUNDS WHEN YOU'RE OUT THERE Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. WHICH WILD ANIMAL IS STATISTICALLY MOST LIKELY TO ATTACK There are only 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears worldwide, according to WWF. In 2014, National Geographic reported that while there is an average of one fatal bear attack each year, the number of DID YOU KNOW ROWING WORKS 86 PERCENT OF YOUR MUSCLES IN 30 Studies have shown that rowing recruits 86 percent of the muscles in your body, including those in all major muscle groups. As Stella Lucia Volpe, an exercise physiologist and professor of THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIATRAVELADVERTISEROB AND KELLY CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SURFING'S GREATEST HIGH FIVE Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

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WE REVIEWED THE BEST WOMEN’S WETSUITS FOR SURFING IN 2021 We reviewed the best women's wetsuits for 2021 from top brands like O'Neill, Billabong, and Patagonia, so you can stay warm, comfortable, and stylish in the water. THE FINAL OLYMPIC QUALIFIER IS THE ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES Get stoked for the ISA 2021 World Surfing Games going down in Surf City, El Salvador May 29-June 6. Two-hundred and fifty seven surfers from 52 countries are coming together to BELOVED JACKSON HOLE SNOWBOARDER MIKE MCKELVEY KILLED IN Tragedy struck yesterday for the Jackson Hole community when 31-year-old snowboarder Mike McKelvey was killed in an avalanche in the nearby Togwotee Pass area. McKelvey, a HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents ZIPSTITCH IS NEW WAY TO CLOSE WOUNDS WHEN YOU'RE OUT THERE Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. WHICH WILD ANIMAL IS STATISTICALLY MOST LIKELY TO ATTACK There are only 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears worldwide, according to WWF. In 2014, National Geographic reported that while there is an average of one fatal bear attack each year, the number of DID YOU KNOW ROWING WORKS 86 PERCENT OF YOUR MUSCLES IN 30 Studies have shown that rowing recruits 86 percent of the muscles in your body, including those in all major muscle groups. As Stella Lucia Volpe, an exercise physiologist and professor of

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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. 3 TIMES THE SURFING WORLD MADE US LAUGH THIS WEEK 18 hours ago · Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. A NO-EXCUSES QUIVER: EQUIPMENT THAT COVERS ALL CONDITIONS 1 day ago · Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. WORLD SURF LEAGUE CANCELS BRAZIL'S OI RIO PRO, TWEAKS TOUR 16 hours ago · It's been a crazy year for the World Surf League. The pandemic and the Olympics have forced a number of schedule changes and now Brazil Oi Rio Pro is cancelled. THE 'LONGEST SEDIMENT AVALANCHE EVER MEASURED' TORE UP A sediment avalanche off the coast of West Africa lasted for two days straight and moved at speeds up to 26 feet per second. It ruined two large seabed cables. THE BEST WETSUITS FOR WINTER SURFING IN 2021 REVIEWED Body Glove’s Red Cell 5/4/3 Chest-Zip Hooded Wetsuit is built to stand up to the harshness of a Canadian winter. While it might be a little tight and stiff in the shoulder area, it makes up for HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents 5 YOGA POSES TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE BACK PAIN 5 Yoga Poses to Avoid if You Have Back Pain. Camel Pose Photo: Shutterstock. Typically, yoga is one of the better things we can do to open up the stiff parts of the body and alleviate pain. Much WE REVIEWED THE BEST EARPLUGS FOR SURFING Hearing – 4.5. The Case 3. Adjustability – 4. Doc’s ProPlugs — designed by Doc himself — were one of the original earplugs for surfing. They are a latex free, soft plastic plug that is THE 5 MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY SURF VACATIONS The sunny coastline just north of Puerto Vallarta is full of surf potential. Surfers have been coming here for decades, drawn to the wide variety of waves and picturesque backdrops. THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIAENVIRONMENTCONTRIBUTORSARTSOPINIONICON: ALEX

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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

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THE BEST WETSUITS FOR WINTER SURFING IN 2021 REVIEWED Body Glove’s Red Cell 5/4/3 Chest-Zip Hooded Wetsuit is built to stand up to the harshness of a Canadian winter. While it might be a little tight and stiff in the shoulder area, it makes up for WE REVIEWED THE BEST WOMEN’S WETSUITS FOR SURFING IN 2021 We reviewed the best women's wetsuits for 2021 from top brands like O'Neill, Billabong, and Patagonia, so you can stay warm, comfortable, and stylish in the water. THE FINAL OLYMPIC QUALIFIER IS THE ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES Get stoked for the ISA 2021 World Surfing Games going down in Surf City, El Salvador May 29-June 6. Two-hundred and fifty seven surfers from 52 countries are coming together to HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents 14-YEAR-OLD SIERRA KERR STEPS OFF INTO A STUNNINGLY GOOD TUBE Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. AN INCREDIBLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO PROPERLY WASHING YOUR STINKY 3. Pour a few cups of vinegar into the bathtub or a big bucket, then chase it 10-20 drops of whatever essential oil you picked. Throw your suit in the tub with your vinegar/oil combination, then WATCH THIS GROUP OF PADDLERS FIGHT OFF A CROCODILE ATTACK Watch This Group of Paddlers Fight Off a Crocodile Attack on the Nile River. The Murchison Falls section of the Nile River is a 50-mile whitewater wonderland flowing through the most pristine THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIAENVIRONMENTCONTRIBUTORSARTSOPINIONICON: ALEX

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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

Fireek. Common in

THE BEST WETSUITS FOR WINTER SURFING IN 2021 REVIEWED Body Glove’s Red Cell 5/4/3 Chest-Zip Hooded Wetsuit is built to stand up to the harshness of a Canadian winter. While it might be a little tight and stiff in the shoulder area, it makes up for WE REVIEWED THE BEST WOMEN’S WETSUITS FOR SURFING IN 2021 We reviewed the best women's wetsuits for 2021 from top brands like O'Neill, Billabong, and Patagonia, so you can stay warm, comfortable, and stylish in the water. THE FINAL OLYMPIC QUALIFIER IS THE ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES Get stoked for the ISA 2021 World Surfing Games going down in Surf City, El Salvador May 29-June 6. Two-hundred and fifty seven surfers from 52 countries are coming together to HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents 14-YEAR-OLD SIERRA KERR STEPS OFF INTO A STUNNINGLY GOOD TUBE Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. AN INCREDIBLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO PROPERLY WASHING YOUR STINKY 3. Pour a few cups of vinegar into the bathtub or a big bucket, then chase it 10-20 drops of whatever essential oil you picked. Throw your suit in the tub with your vinegar/oil combination, then WATCH THIS GROUP OF PADDLERS FIGHT OFF A CROCODILE ATTACK Watch This Group of Paddlers Fight Off a Crocodile Attack on the Nile River. The Murchison Falls section of the Nile River is a 50-mile whitewater wonderland flowing through the most pristine

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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. THIS DANISH HELMET PSA IS HILARIOUS 10 hours ago · Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. HERE'S A FIRST LOOK AT JAPAN'S NEW WAVE POOL 14 hours ago · Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. THE BEST SURFBOARD TRACTION PADS Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. ‘THE WAY WE LIVE’ PAINTS AN AESTHETICALLY-PLEASING 12 hours ago · Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. A HYPER-FUTURISTIC GARBAGE COLLECTING SAILBOAT WILL BE 11 hours ago · The Manta is a garbage collecting sailboat. It will collect plastic pollution from the ocean and dispose of it in a way that powers the boat. THE BEST GEAR AND ACCESSORIES FOR SURF PHOTOGRAPHY Photography is generally a gift to gear heads. Surf photography nearly doubles the amount gear and accessories required to get the job done

right.

SOUTH AFRICA'S SHARK CONSERVATION PROGRAM NEEDS AN URGENT When great white sharks disappeared from two areas on South Africa’s coast, the reasons were debated. It was an opportunity to assess shark

conservation.

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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

Fireek. Common in

FOILBOARDS: HOW THE F*CK DO THEY WORK? Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. AN INCREDIBLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO PROPERLY WASHING YOUR STINKY 3. Pour a few cups of vinegar into the bathtub or a big bucket, then chase it 10-20 drops of whatever essential oil you picked. Throw your suit in the tub with your vinegar/oil combination, then THE 6 MOST INFAMOUS SHARK ATTACKS IN HISTORY 6 of the Most Infamous Shark Attacks in History. Rodney Fox, Mick Fanning, and Bethany Hamilton. Different eras, all survivors. Photos, from L to R: Alamy/ WSL / Kirstin Scholtz / Mike Coots WATCH THIS GROUP OF PADDLERS FIGHT OFF A CROCODILE ATTACK Watch This Group of Paddlers Fight Off a Crocodile Attack on the Nile River. The Murchison Falls section of the Nile River is a 50-mile whitewater wonderland flowing through the most pristine MAN-MADE SNOW: WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS? Especially in the fall months, when trout are spawning and temperatures are changing. This may not sound like a tremendous environmental impact at first glance, but a large amount of water is WATCH THIS HUMPBACK WHALE SAVE A MARINE BIOLOGIST FROM ACLICK TO

VIEW49:30

Watch This Humpback Whale Save a Marine Biologist from a “Big Honking” Tiger Shark. Nan Hauser, a marine mammalogist in the Cook Islands, thought she was being harassed by a 50-foot humpback THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIAENVIRONMENTCONTRIBUTORSARTSOPINIONICON: ALEX

GRAYABOUT

Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

Fireek. Common in

FOILBOARDS: HOW THE F*CK DO THEY WORK? Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. AN INCREDIBLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO PROPERLY WASHING YOUR STINKY 3. Pour a few cups of vinegar into the bathtub or a big bucket, then chase it 10-20 drops of whatever essential oil you picked. Throw your suit in the tub with your vinegar/oil combination, then ABSINTHE FILMS RELEASES JAMIE LYNN DOCUMENTARY 1 day ago · Jamie Lynn, who hailed from the Pacific Northwest, was a style master to say the least. Absinthe Films recently released a documentary on the legend. THE WEDGE HAS BEEN PURE MADNESS LATELY Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. FOILBOARDS: HOW THE F*CK DO THEY WORK? Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. THE BEST GEAR AND ACCESSORIES FOR SURF PHOTOGRAPHY Photography is generally a gift to gear heads. Surf photography nearly doubles the amount gear and accessories required to get the job done

right.

JOHN JOHN FLORENCE RELEASES EXTENDED OUTER REEF CUT FROM 14 hours ago · John John Florence's 'Maps of Home' was a cinematic triumph detailing JJF's world class exploits over the last year or so. The extended cut is more of the same. SOUTH AFRICA'S SHARK CONSERVATION PROGRAM NEEDS AN URGENT When great white sharks disappeared from two areas on South Africa’s coast, the reasons were debated. It was an opportunity to assess shark

conservation.

AMAZING FOOTAGE OF HUMPBACK WHALES SPOTTED 'BUBBLE-NET If you gaze at the ocean this winter, you might just be lucky enough to spot a whale migrating along Australia’s coastline. This is the start of whale season, when the gentle giants breed in 5 YOGA POSES TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE BACK PAIN 5 Yoga Poses to Avoid if You Have Back Pain. Camel Pose Photo: Shutterstock. Typically, yoga is one of the better things we can do to open up the stiff parts of the body and alleviate pain. Much NATHAN FLORENCE SURFING GIANT STEP-OFF BEACH BREAK BARRELS 1 day ago · Nathan Florence surfing huge barrels is always a good watch, and in this episode of his vlog, he steps off the back of a PWC

to get inside them.

CHARLIZE THERON TO PRODUCE BIG WAVE SURFING FILM ABOUT The New York Times ran "The Fight for Gender Equality in One of the Most Dangerous Sports on Earth." Now Netflix is making a big wave surfing film about it. THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIAENVIRONMENTCONTRIBUTORSARTSOPINIONICON: ALEX

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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

Fireek. Common in

FOILBOARDS: HOW THE F*CK DO THEY WORK? Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. AN INCREDIBLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO PROPERLY WASHING YOUR STINKY 3. Pour a few cups of vinegar into the bathtub or a big bucket, then chase it 10-20 drops of whatever essential oil you picked. Throw your suit in the tub with your vinegar/oil combination, then THE 6 MOST INFAMOUS SHARK ATTACKS IN HISTORY 6 of the Most Infamous Shark Attacks in History. Rodney Fox, Mick Fanning, and Bethany Hamilton. Different eras, all survivors. Photos, from L to R: Alamy/ WSL / Kirstin Scholtz / Mike Coots WATCH THIS GROUP OF PADDLERS FIGHT OFF A CROCODILE ATTACK Watch This Group of Paddlers Fight Off a Crocodile Attack on the Nile River. The Murchison Falls section of the Nile River is a 50-mile whitewater wonderland flowing through the most pristine MAN-MADE SNOW: WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS? Especially in the fall months, when trout are spawning and temperatures are changing. This may not sound like a tremendous environmental impact at first glance, but a large amount of water is WATCH THIS HUMPBACK WHALE SAVE A MARINE BIOLOGIST FROM ACLICK TO

VIEW49:30

Watch This Humpback Whale Save a Marine Biologist from a “Big Honking” Tiger Shark. Nan Hauser, a marine mammalogist in the Cook Islands, thought she was being harassed by a 50-foot humpback THE INERTIA: DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SURF, MOUNTAIN, OUTDOORSWATCHSURFMOUNTAINENVIRONMENTHEALTHPHOTO Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. SURF | THE INERTIAENVIRONMENTCONTRIBUTORSARTSOPINIONICON: ALEX

GRAYABOUT

Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT RIP CURRENTS A rip current (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a rip tide) is a strong, narrow, fast-flowing current directed toward the sea that travels up to one to two meters per second. Rip currents SUPER GRAINS EXPLAINED Add one of these trendy super grains to your shopping cart this week: Freekeh (pronounced free-kah) Alternate Names: Freekah, Frikeh, Farik,

Fireek. Common in

FOILBOARDS: HOW THE F*CK DO THEY WORK? Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. AN INCREDIBLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO PROPERLY WASHING YOUR STINKY 3. Pour a few cups of vinegar into the bathtub or a big bucket, then chase it 10-20 drops of whatever essential oil you picked. Throw your suit in the tub with your vinegar/oil combination, then THE 6 MOST INFAMOUS SHARK ATTACKS IN HISTORY 6 of the Most Infamous Shark Attacks in History. Rodney Fox, Mick Fanning, and Bethany Hamilton. Different eras, all survivors. Photos, from L to R: Alamy/ WSL / Kirstin Scholtz / Mike Coots WATCH THIS GROUP OF PADDLERS FIGHT OFF A CROCODILE ATTACK Watch This Group of Paddlers Fight Off a Crocodile Attack on the Nile River. The Murchison Falls section of the Nile River is a 50-mile whitewater wonderland flowing through the most pristine MAN-MADE SNOW: WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS? Especially in the fall months, when trout are spawning and temperatures are changing. This may not sound like a tremendous environmental impact at first glance, but a large amount of water is WATCH THIS HUMPBACK WHALE SAVE A MARINE BIOLOGIST FROM ACLICK TO

VIEW49:30

Watch This Humpback Whale Save a Marine Biologist from a “Big Honking” Tiger Shark. Nan Hauser, a marine mammalogist in the Cook Islands, thought she was being harassed by a 50-foot humpback ABSINTHE FILMS RELEASES JAMIE LYNN DOCUMENTARY 20 hours ago · Jamie Lynn, who hailed from the Pacific Northwest, was a style master to say the least. Absinthe Films recently released a documentary on the legend. THE WEDGE HAS BEEN PURE MADNESS LATELY Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. FOILBOARDS: HOW THE F*CK DO THEY WORK? Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. THE BEST GEAR AND ACCESSORIES FOR SURF PHOTOGRAPHY Photography is generally a gift to gear heads. Surf photography nearly doubles the amount gear and accessories required to get the job done

right.

JOHN JOHN FLORENCE RELEASES EXTENDED OUTER REEF CUT FROM John John Florence's 'Maps of Home' was a cinematic triumph detailing JJF's world class exploits over the last year or so. The extended cut is more of the same. SOUTH AFRICA'S SHARK CONSERVATION PROGRAM NEEDS AN URGENT When great white sharks disappeared from two areas on South Africa’s coast, the reasons were debated. It was an opportunity to assess shark

conservation.

AMAZING FOOTAGE OF HUMPBACK WHALES SPOTTED 'BUBBLE-NET If you gaze at the ocean this winter, you might just be lucky enough to spot a whale migrating along Australia’s coastline. This is the start of whale season, when the gentle giants breed in 5 YOGA POSES TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE BACK PAIN 5 Yoga Poses to Avoid if You Have Back Pain. Camel Pose Photo: Shutterstock. Typically, yoga is one of the better things we can do to open up the stiff parts of the body and alleviate pain. Much NATHAN FLORENCE SURFING GIANT STEP-OFF BEACH BREAK BARRELS 21 hours ago · Nathan Florence surfing huge barrels is always a good watch, and in this episode of his vlog, he steps off the back of a PWC

to get inside them.

CHARLIZE THERON TO PRODUCE BIG WAVE SURFING FILM ABOUT The New York Times ran "The Fight for Gender Equality in One of the Most Dangerous Sports on Earth." Now Netflix is making a big wave surfing film about it.

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* Gabriel Medina Has the Surf Ranch Locked Down * Patagonia Throws Support Behind Global Climate Strike * Brent Dorrington Does Holiday in Sumatra * Jon Gubbins Scores the Same Swell in Namibia and Indo * Spearfishing Legend G.R. Tarr Spearfishing Black Grouper at 120 Feet In the St. Pete Open * Save Punta Conejo, One of the World's Best Pointbreaks * Adaptive Surfer Fabrizio Passetti Getting Barrelled at Padang * Knowledge on the Run Surf & Service Panama * The Wipeouts at the 2019 Tahiti Pro Teahupo'o Have Been Spectacular * Gabriel Medina with the First Perfect 10 of the 2019 Season * Searching For Sasquatch: Dave Boehne and Izzi Gomez search for waves and the mythic creature in Oregon. * Bethany Hamilton Believes the Women's Tour Should Compete at Pipe

and Tahiti

* The Inertia's 2019 Social Advocate: The Committee for Equity in

Women's Surfing

* Surf and Outdoors as a Force for Good * Hilaree Nelson and Kimmy Fasani Discuss the Art of Radical

Parenting

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Thursday September 20, 2018 "We're in a very powerful time in history," said Leah Dawson. "I've felt for a long time that the women’s story has been a bit misguided by the men that have run the surf industry. I feel like for myself, I have a duty to nurture our culture because I love it so much."

Zach Weisberg

Staff

Surf

THE SURFING SWAMI GETS CARJACKED IN MEXICO: JUST HOW DANGEROUS IS IT

FOR SURFERS?

Wednesday September 19, 2018 "A guy jumps out with an AR-15. He doesn’t have his shirt on and he's pointing the gun at us. I didn't look at anything else. I was just transfixed on that gun."

Alexander Haro

Staff

News

DID A SURFER’S DEATH FROM A BRAIN-EATING AMOEBA REVEAL A SERIOUS LOOPHOLE IN REGULATING WAVE PARKS? Friday October 5, 2018 Man-made surfing has experienced a revolution, and there was no reason to think it would slow down. Until, perhaps, the death of Fabrizio

Stabile.

Juan Hernandez

Staff

Environment

SAN ONOFRE’S 3,600,000-POUND NUCLEAR WASTE DILEMMA IS A NATIONAL

EMERGENCY

Thursday October 11, 2018 Nearly everyone agrees that the 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste sitting at San Onofre is bad. But no one agrees on what to do about

it.

Dylan Heyden

Staff

Surf

HERE’S HOW JOSH KERR MADE PARENTHOOD AND LIFE ON THE WORLD TOUR

LOOK SO GOOD

Thursday October 4, 2018 Along with his wife Nikki, Josh has raised two kids on tour.

Joe Carberry

Staff

Films

RIDE AND SEEK: A SIERRA STRIKE MISSION WITH IAN WALSH, DANNY DAVIS, NICK RUSSELL AND JEREMY JONES Thursday April 12, 2018 Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.

Joe Carberry

Staff

Surf

THIS IS THE DYSTOPIAN FUTURE OF SURF Friday September 22, 2017 In a future where the coast is too toxic for humans to survive, wave pools rule the surfing world. But there are rumors of roving bands of surfers who risk it all for the perfect wave...

Alexander Haro

Staff

Mountain

WE RODE CHEST-DEEP POWDER WITH GERRY LOPEZ AND LEARNED THE KEY TO LIVING A BETTER LIFE Wednesday February 15, 2017 And he didn't try to school us.

Joe Carberry

Staff

Creators

HOW THE ‘LITTLE BLONDE GIRL’ WHO SWIMS WITH SHARKS BECAME THEIR

GREATEST PROTECTOR

Wednesday April 26, 2017 There's a great white. There's a little blonde girl, just like in the movies. But very different.

Juan Hernandez

Staff

Creators

LONGBOARDING ICON BELINDA BAGGS MIGHT BE THE PERFECT SURF MOM Wednesday March 29, 2017 Belinda Baggs balances her son (literally) on her back while juggling a 9-foot longboard and a fulfilling career. WINNING.

Zach Weisberg

Staff

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