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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

This Is Eli Olson’s Take on the ‘Biggest Waves in 10 Years’ at Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ryan Moss Broke His Back on the Jet Ski That Launched Off a Massive Hawaiian Outer Reef Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘GO, GO, GO!’ Here’s What That Devastating Outer Reef Cleanup Set Looked Like From the Water

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Free Surf Photography Workshop With Renowned Photographer Tom Woods

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

I Asked a Forecaster Where to Chase This Swell; He Told Me Black’s Beach

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Koa Smith Gives a Tour of the Madness on the North Shore on ‘Super Swell Saturday’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How the POV Camera Completely Changed Our Surfing Perspective

Sam George
Community
Surf

Mark Healey’s Epic Drone Footage at a Hawaiian Outer Reef Is Out of This World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Nathan Florence Tackled the ‘Biggest Jaws Swell of Our Lives’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

4 Absolutely Stunning Moments From the Cleanest Jaws Swell in Years

Will Sileo
Staff
Comedy

Surf Gods Declare Next California Swell Due in 2024: ‘They’ve Gotten Plenty Stoked This Year’

Johnny Utah
Community
evolve

Robin Lanei’s Irreverent Surf Art Offers A Blunt, Fun Perspective on Surf Culture

The Inertia
Staff
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The Inertia
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. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.
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