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Hipsters vs. Natural Hipsters

Business & Media

In Defense (and Condemnation) of the Hipster

7 min read Dec 29, 2011

The following pages exhibit a sampling of some of the finest work contributed to The Inertia from exceptionally talented photographers around the world. Each image is the perfect combination of preparation, talent, and a pinch of luck. The stuff dreams are made of.

Special Edition: The Inertia Photo Book 2011

2 min read Dec 28, 2011

Carissa Moore, beachbreaks, and WaveJets, all part of 2011's Good, Bad, and Ugly in surfing.

Surfing in 2011: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

9 min read Dec 28, 2011

The Inertia's most popular surf photo galleries of 2011.

The Inertia’s Most Popular Photos of 2011

3 min read Dec 28, 2011

The scaffolding at Jeffreys Bay.

ASP Chops Mid-Year Cut

2 min read Dec 27, 2011

Sean Collins, Founder of Surfline, died today at the Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California. Photo: Surfline.com

Sean Collins, Founder of Surfline, Dies

2 min read Dec 26, 2011

Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols believes oceanic environments actually produce neurological benefits that aid in such things as mood elevation, stress reduction, and better memory, among others. Good news for surfers. Photo: Smolowe

Mind Surfing

7 min read Dec 26, 2011

The Inertia's most popular surf stories of 2011.

The Inertia’s Most Popular Stories of 2011

3 min read Dec 26, 2011

Happy Holidays from The Inertia! Photo: Pacotwo

Happy Holidays from The Inertia

1 min read Dec 25, 2011

Ace Buchan Surfs Tahiti

Business & Media

The State of the ASP World Tour in 2012

8 min read Dec 24, 2011

When people think about New Jersey, the first impression is the fist pumping of the Jersey Shore or the drama of The Real Housewives. Photo: Mike Incitti

The Other Jersey Shore

2 min read Dec 24, 2011

Perfect New Jersey Wave

Business & Media

The Value of a Wave

5 min read Dec 23, 2011

The following clip is of Hopper and Todd Morcom from a stint in Central America. No stickers, no points and no stress. Just two men and a green board, size 5'7'.

Two Men, Mex, and a Green Board

1 min read Dec 23, 2011

Chris Sardelis shares surf photos of the Pacific's beautiful fall colors. Photo: Chris Sardelis

An Homage to Fall’s Colors

1 min read Dec 21, 2011

Dane Reynolds, back in the mix on the ASP World Tour (for now). Photo: ASP/Cestari

Dane Reynolds and New Beginnings

6 min read Dec 21, 2011