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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

Features

For the First Time, Bronte Macaulay Talks About Mental Health Struggles After Brother’s Suicide

Ben Mondy
Community
evolve

The Inertia Celebrates EVOLVE 2024 at Rivian Theater in Laguna Beach on June 29th!

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Peruvian Surf Legend Gabriel Villaran Launches Crowdfunder to Support Brother’s Cancer Treatment

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

‘Place of Thorns’ Tells the Fascinating Backstory of Puerto Escondido and Why It’s So Important That We Protect It

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rip Curl to Sponsor Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Man Charged With Murder of NSW Surfer Kye Schaefer

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

North Shore’s Turtle Bay Resort Sells for $725M, Rebranded as Ritz-Carlton

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Shares POV Surfing Visions from Mexico

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Jamie O’Brien, Jeff Deffenbaugh, Ilima Kalama to be Inducted Into Surfers’ Hall of Fame

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Surfs Eisbach River, the Grandaddy of all Standing Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Gets ‘Score of a Lifetime’ in the Mentawais

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

North Shore Regulars On How Head Injuries Have Changed Them

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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