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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

J-Bay Was Definite Perfection Right Before the Tour Arrived in South Africa

Connor Guest
Community
Surf

The Tube Is the Magic; It’s the Answer

Jaimal Yogis
Community
Surf

The Windsurfing Perspective On Charging Jaws

Zach Grossfeld
Community
Mountain

Skateboarders and Police Clash at Dolores Park in San Francisco During Pirate Downhill Event

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watching Zane Schweitzer Foil the Maui2Molokai Event Might Be a Preview of Future Channel Races

Joe Carberry
Staff
Environment

Joe Howlett Spent His Life Saving Whales and Was Tragically Killed by One This Week

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Of Course James Franco Finds Time to Ride Rob Machado’s Surfboards

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
News

Shark Attacks Kayak Outside of Steamer Lane, Prompts 4-Day Beach Closures in Santa Cruz

Molly Lockwood
Community
Surf

This Classic Maritime Novel/Surf Flick Fusion Tells Us Exactly Why the North Atlantic Is Like Nothing Else

Mike Bromley
Community
Comedy

25 Pirates Just Waged An All-Out War On a Los Angeles Lineup

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This is Julian Wilson With a Hole in One at St. Francis in South Africa

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Donald Trump Explains Why He Loves Sex Wax So Much

Zach Weisberg
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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