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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

Nic Von Rupp Prepares for the Nazaré Season in Style

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Is Surfing Malibu Worth It?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

The Art of Stacy Peralta

Sam George
Featured
Features

8 Beautiful Photos From a Late-Season Indonesian Strike Mission

Marcus Paladino
Community
Surf

The Lenny Brothers On the Terrifying Reality of Surfing Maui’s Biggest Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Natural Selection Tour Announces Surf, Ski, and Mountain Bike Events for 2025

Mikey Nixon
Community
Surf

Dylan Graves Dives Into the Mechanics of Tidal Rapids at Skookumchuck Narrows

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Director Bob Campi and Writer Jim Kempton Discuss ‘The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story’

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

A Surf Lakes Test Day With Taylor Jensen

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Keramas Goes Off With Biggest Swell of the Year

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Alejo Muniz’s CT Requalification Caps Banner Year for the Much-Maligned Post-Heat Interview

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Bruce Irons and Nathan Fletcher Get Brutally Honest About the Trappings of Surf Stardom

Alexander Haro
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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