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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

Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing, and Seth Moniz Discuss Release of Their Film ‘Trilogy: New Wave’

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla Trade Barbs Over Martins Beach Access

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Shows Coco Ho the Ropes at Firing Uluwatu

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Gear

The Best Surfboard Roof Racks for Your Car

Jacob Holke
Community
Features

James Darren Created a Legend With His ‘Gidget’ Character; This Is Moondoggie Explained

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Iconic Kiwi Surf Photographer Rambo Estrada Releases First Book

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Matt Bromley Remembers His Deepest Hold Down Ever at Maxing Jaws

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sandy Ordille Discusses the Selection Process for the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

‘Waves,’ a New Book From Tony Butt, Answers This Question: Why Does the Ocean Do That?

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Finally Checks Lance’s Right off His Bucket List

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Bay Area Beach Closed After Sewage Found Leaking From Cliffs

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Santa Cruz’s Darshan Gooch on Surfing Every Day This Month for SurfAid

Ella Boyd
Featured
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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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