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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

News

Two Teens Receive Carnegie Medals for Dramatic Rescue at Sunset Cliffs

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Eli Olson Scores a Very Random Off-Season North Shore Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Shares a Highlight Reel From Western Australia

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

SOLE Sandals: Meet Your New Favorite Pair of Flip Flops

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Iconic Longboarder and Designer CJ Nelson Teams Up With Etnies

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado’s ‘Volcanic’ Seaside Has Actual Rock In the Cloth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Akila Aipa Explains Volume, EPS Foam, Wing Design, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Features

We Need More Surf Comedy: A Look at the Surfing Pranksters Leading the Way

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Carnage at the Wedge With Jamie O’Brien and Lucas Chumbo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Oceanside’s 73-Year-Old ‘Trenchcoat Guy’ Has Some Beautiful Wisdom on Finding Fulfillment

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

An In-Depth History of How Nazaré Became the World’s Big Wave Surfing Hotspot

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Get an Inside Look at Coco Ho’s Fight for Requalification in ‘COCO’

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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