Opinion

Gabriel Medina WSL

In Defense of Gabriel Medina

5 min read Sep 12, 2017

Opinion: Here’s Why Waxing the Tops of Your Feet Before You Surf Is Dumb

3 min read Sep 7, 2017

Business & Media

Opinion: Well Done, Billabong. Seriously, Well Done.

6 min read Aug 30, 2017

Opinion: Here’s Why We Definitely Need More Diversity in Outdoor Media

6 min read Aug 29, 2017

Dogs maybe aren't meant to surf. It's possible. Image: YouTube/JuiceWhale

Opinion: Dogs Are Not Circus Animals; Please End Dog Surfing Competitions Forever

4 min read Aug 23, 2017

Just a few unsolicited thoughts about how bigger boards and paddles are harshing my wave count. Illustration: The Inertia

Opinion: The SUP Craze Is Officially Driving Me Mad Right Now

3 min read Aug 8, 2017

Opinion: Surfing Belongs in the Olympics, Period

4 min read Jul 16, 2017

Kelly Slater at the 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro. Hey, who can blame the fella from supporting possibly the best event on tour? But it does feel a little "off." Photo: WSL/Ed Sloane

Opinion: The Outerknown Fiji Pro Is a Giant Conflict of Interest for the WSL

3 min read Jun 7, 2017

To everyone watching, Zoltan Torkos is the first and only guy to REALLY do a kickflip.

Opinion: I Still Can’t Support Zoltan Torkos’ Kickflips

4 min read Jun 7, 2017

Why Do So Many Climbers Still Try to be “First” With Everest? It’s Colonialism Stupid

4 min read May 30, 2017

The first wave of the heat saw Toledo getting an interference call. Now, he's been suspended from the Fiji event.

Opinion: Filipe Toledo’s Fiji Suspension Is Way Too Harsh

4 min read May 25, 2017

Opinion: I’m Ready For the SoCal Shark Hysteria to Pass

5 min read May 22, 2017

Opinion: Why Dion Agius’ Criticism of This WSL Ad Is Ridiculous

3 min read May 3, 2017

Opinion: Here’s What the 2018 WSL Schedule Should REALLY Look Like

5 min read Apr 20, 2017

Opinion: A Lack of Snowboard Journalism Has Hurt The Sport’s Culture

7 min read Mar 1, 2017