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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

You’ve Never Seen Somebody Froth As Hard As Blair Conklin Chasing Glacier Waves

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Skateboard Parody Sketch Perfectly Captures the Energy of ’90s Surf Brands

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Explains the Bono, a.k.a. the Seven Ghosts Tidal Bore

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Gold Coast Pro Proves to Be a Strong Start to 2023 Challenger Series

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This Might’ve Been the Best Right of Nate Florence’s Life

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Surf Ranch: Everything You Need to Know

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

This Is Rusty Miller Surfing Byron Bay…at 80

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

South Africa’s Sunset Reef Makes a Case for Its Untapped Potential

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

The Poochie Effect: A History of Adding Random Surf Scenes to Movies

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and Alex Hayes Foil Under the Cliffs at Uluwatu

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Take 30 Seconds to Watch This Beautifully Surfed Double Up in the Mentawais

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

30 Minutes of Uninterrupted Surfing in Some of Southern California’s Most Beautiful Waves

Brad Jacobson
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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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