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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

Here’s What It’ll Take for Erin Brooks to Qualify for the 2025 Championship Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Milton Strengthens to Category 5 En Route to Florida

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Meet Jack Ventura, a Man Making Surfboard Bags You Can Feel Good About

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Did He Make It? Examining One Outrageous Los Angeles Barrel

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Finds Hidden Wave on Northern California Road Trip

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Surfs Rocky Point with Brother Makua

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Real Chaos at the Superbank

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Michael Ho, Mason Ho, and Barron Mamiya Snag an Early Fall North Shore Pulse

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Invitees Have Been Announced

Alexander Haro
Staff
Hometown Hype

Outer Banks Crowned First-Ever HOMETOWN HYPE Champ!

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Photos

‘Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves’ Is Todd Glaser’s Testimonial to 15 Years of Adventures

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Examining This Gem of a Wave That Rarely Breaks in Los Angeles

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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