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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

Driver Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter in Tragic Death of Kolby Aipa

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer Goes Berserk in ‘Changing Seasons Part 2’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Johanna Brebner Cycles, Surfs Across New Zealand in ‘Spaces in Between’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Los Angeles Lifeguards Make In-Ocean Arrest of Felon Running from Police

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

‘The Best Air Section in California’: The Colapinto Brothers Rave About DSRT Surf

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Victor Bernardo Confirmed for Surfing Champions Trophy

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

5 Insane Big Wave Challenge Entries From Around the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Attempts to Skimboard Los Cabos Hurricane Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

Best Women’s Board Shorts

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

10 L.A. County Beaches Deemed Unsafe for Swimming Amid Heat Wave

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Tests New DSRT Surf Waves With San Clemente Crew

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Super Grom Uriah McDonald Surfs the Wedge with Jamie O’Brien

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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