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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

Something Southern Californians Have to be Thankful For Right Now

Steve Mara
Community
Surf

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Talks Surfing and Life in Malibu with Rolling Stone

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How Your Shaper Turns a Surfboard Into a Piece of Art

Andrew Call
Community
Surf

This Is the Story of Johnny Jungle: One of the World’s Best Surf Photographers

Owen Milne
Community
Surf

Paige Alms Talks Pe’ahi, the Big Wave Tour and Empowering Women to Have a Voice

Shannon Reporting
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Women’s Big Wave Surfing Has a Parity Paradox Worth Rethinking

J P Currie
Community
News

Airbnb (Literally) Wants To Make You a Surf Guide

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Homemade Is a Visceral, Modern Tribute to the Days of Film in Surf

Alex DePhillipo
Community
Surf

An Irish Escape From the WQS

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How To Completely Ruin Someone’s Barrel

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tips for Beginning Surfers: How to Fix That Nosedive

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

Flashback to the First Time John John Florence Ever Donned a Yellow Jersey

Juan Hernandez
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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