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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

Surf Tourist or Surf Traveler: What’s the Difference?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Sailor Films Himself Barreling Past A Crowded Surf Lineup

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Two Percent Debuts Trailer For New Surf Film ‘Smooch’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, John John Florence, and More Giant Rocky Point

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Maverick’s Was Pretty Freaking Massive Yesterday

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pipeline Cleaned Up For the First Real Swell of the Winter

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Examining Overuse Injuries in Surfing – When We Pay for Our Passion

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Pipeline Went Berserk on October 17th, and Nate Florence Got What He Was Waiting For

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases a Love Letter to Haleiwa

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Top 3 Best, and Worst, Indicators to Know If There’s Surf at San Onofre

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Billy Kemper Takes Hawaiian Airlines to Task Over Surfboard Bag Policies

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto and the Immense Pressure When an Entire Town Roots For You

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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