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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

16-Year-Old Kyuss King Went on a Tear in Sumbawa with the Help of Damien Hobgood

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Chris Cote Made a Profession Out Of Being Cool

Shelby Stanger
Community
Photos

Jamie O’Brien, Mikala Jones, and a Few Hawaiian Friends Just Scored This Mexican Freight Train All For Themselves

Daniela Caram
Community
News

What Is Kelly Slater Doing During His Recovery? A Little Friendly Badgering of JOB on Instagram

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Can California Even Get Better Than This?

Jeff Chavolla
Community
Surf

Watch Keahi de Aboitiz Make a Foil Look Completely Stylish

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a 500-Pound Mako Shark Going Nuts Near Dana Point, California

The Inertia
Staff
News

Paris and Los Angeles Will Host 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games, No Mention of Surf

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Health

5 Photos of Gerry Lopez Doing Yoga That Will Inspire You To Get Off Your Ass

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

North Point Perfection Has Its Share of Hazards

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One Minute of Straight Carnage from the 2017 Puerto Escondido Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper’s Awesome Puerto Escondido Barrel-to-Bodysurf Maneuver

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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