Maverick's Goes XXL on January 10th to Continue Epic Run of Swell - The Inertia

Filmmaker Sachi Cunningham was in the channel for another insane day at California's premier big wave surf spot. Grant Twiggy Baker, Kai Lenny, Pete Mel, John Mel, Zach Wormhoudt, Luca Padua, and the usual suspects were there to push the limits of big wave surfing.

Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen Discusses Navigating an Environmental Crisis [Trailer] - The Inertia

Surfrider Foundation CEO Chad Nelsen discusses his approach to leading surfing’s most active non-profit through a health and social crisis at The Inertia's EVOLVE 2020: Celebrating Individuals Making Positive Contributions to Surf and Outdoor Culture. Reserve your spot today for a limited time:

Kai Lenny Discusses His Mission to Innovate Despite Any Criticism - The Inertia

EVOLE 2020 – Innovation: Kai Lenny

Those who dare to innovate push society forward. They disregard the judgment of the unimaginative and boldly advance in the direction of their ambitions. We have much to learn from innovators. When it comes to watermen, Kai Lenny is innovation incarnate.

Kai's full piece on innovation will be featured during our 2020 EVOLVE Summit.

Albee Layer Explains Why Naming Surf Tricks Sucks- The Inertia

"It's really funny when people who barely surf and barely snowboard tell me how stupid I am because I'm calling a spin a certain amount of degrees. I did my research with good surfers, skateboarders, and snowboarders. Don't tell me that anymore. Just trust." - Albee Layer

This Surfboard Made of Used Masks Will Benefit the Ocean - The Inertia

Ryan Harris is a pioneer of eco-surfboard technology. With a zero-waste factory in Los Angeles, California, he continues to push boundaries in functional craft that inspires better decision-making for the planet. This surfboard in particular is made from used masks, used straws, and used carbon fiber. Most people would view it as junk. Not the case. It's also a submission in Vissla's Upcycle contest, and Ryan and his label Earth Technologies are raffling the board off to benefit Vote the Ocean, a non-profit with the ocean's interests at heart. Red Bull will be matching donations until November 6th. Get more information at votetheocean.org/.

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Skim River: Blair Conklin Surfs America's Greatest River Waves Finless- The Inertia

Skimboarder Blair Conklin joins The Inertia on a mini-tour of the best waves in the West. Conklin, a three-time skimboarding world champion uses his quarter-inch rail and skate skills to decorate America's river waves in fascinating fashion. He brought that same style to the rivers of Idaho and Wyoming and pretty much captured the attention of anyone we came into contact with. Watching gifted people do their thing in places you wouldn’t expect will do that.

We Need Compassion Right Now - The Inertia

Right now, we're in the middle of a deep wound. Fires blaze around major cities. A deadly virus has killed more than 100,000 Americans. Joblessness approaches 40,000,000 in the United States. Institutionalized racism hasn’t gotten better – just more visible. Our country is so badly missing that fundamental pull toward empathy. We are calling for compassion and a sincere desire to understand one another at all levels of society. Our future depends on it.

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Bruna Schmitz and Dane Zaun Surf Bioluminescent Boat Waves - The Inertia

Iconic Manhattan Beach photographer Bo Bridges decided to avoid the inconsistency of surfing the South Bay at night and capture a special red tide event with surfers Dane Zaun and Bruna Schmitz.

Alex Knost and Kassia Meador Star in Soothing, Good-Vibes Release, 'Al Suave'

Longboarding icons Alex Knost and Kassia Meador deliver much-needed good vibes in a new logging edit shot in Costa Rica right before the world came to a screeching halt.

Filmed by @gal.danon (https://www.instagram.com/gal.danon/)

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Learn Longboarding Secrets from Kassia Meador - The Inertia

Learn to hang five, ten, and heels from Kassia Meador, one of the most stylish and iconic surfers on earth with Kassia Meador's Definitive Guide to Longboarding (and High-Vibe Shredability): http://bit.ly/kassialongboardbundle