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Jacob McCafferty

Jacob McCafferty

The Inertia Smartass

Fight as much as possible, but remember to stretch first. Preferably with the person you're about to fight.

11 Very Serious Ways to Handle Common Surf Confrontations

8 min read Apr 7, 2018

Respect JJF. Add a thousandth. Photo: WSL/Poullenot

Opinion: I Demand the WSL Add a Third Decimal Point To Its Scoring in 2018

4 min read Feb 15, 2018

Always nice to be able to give a little chop-suey with minimal disturbance to your flow while on your backhand. Photo: Joli Photo: joliphotos.com

5 Reasons Why I Totally Adore Lefts

3 min read Jun 15, 2017

Photo: @Teamwavestrorm

10 Reasons Why I Really, REALLY Love Wavestorms

4 min read May 7, 2017

Give the ol' carp some love. He needs it.

8 Reasons Why I Love The Salty Ol’ Man Surfer

3 min read Apr 15, 2017

'Ol John John Florence knows a thing or two about paddling around a surfboard. He's learned to become good at paddling mostly because he really likes surfing on top of the waves. Photo: WSL

14 Sometimes-Serious, Surefire Tips To Improve Your Paddling Prowess

6 min read Mar 22, 2017

I was especially excited to surf at Refugio during the oil spill. That was awesome. Photo: Joshua Shelly

9 Reasons Why I Love Surfing In Polluted Water

4 min read Feb 22, 2017

Do these things and get more waves. Surfing is more important than everything else in your life, including relationships and responsibilities.

The Definitive Guide to Catching Way More Waves

4 min read Dec 13, 2016

Weightlifting and surfing

Why Intense Weightlifting Is Absolutely Essential for Great Surfing

5 min read Oct 12, 2016

There are so many reasons to love wetsuits. Like their cheese-making abilities!

9 Reasons Why I Really, Really Love Wetsuits

5 min read Sep 24, 2016

AAAAIIIEEEEE!!

7 Reasons Why I Really, Really Love Surfing

6 min read Sep 2, 2016

Not my spot, but another in a long line of beautiful waves with hard-to-use stairs down to them! Photo: Shutterstock

Why I Love that My Favorite Spot Just Got a Giant Stairwell in Front of It

4 min read Jul 18, 2016

This is good! Surfing!

Business & Media

Why I Deeply Respect the Surf Industry for Glorifying Drugs and Alcohol

5 min read Jul 13, 2016

F*ckin' longboarders, right?!

Why I Love When Angry Shortboarders Hate on Anyone Not Riding a Shortboard

5 min read Jun 21, 2016

The stance of champs. Screenshot: Mr. B Productions

Here’s Why I Love Sucking at Surfing

4 min read May 24, 2016

More sleep! Less death! So many good things.

11 Reasons Why I Love Flat Days

5 min read Apr 25, 2016

Come at me, bro. This shit is SUPER important.

6 Reasons Why I Love Localism

5 min read Apr 17, 2016

You need this in your life!

6 Reasons Why I Love Wiping Out

6 min read Apr 12, 2016

"Dude, I'm getting so shacked right now!" Ralph, mid-tube.

Why I Love Talking About Surfing

6 min read Mar 19, 2016