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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

Steph Gilmore Shares Mixed Feelings About Winning 8th World Title in WSL Finals Day Format

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

A Santa Cruz Local Examines the Devastating Damage Left by This Winter’s Powerful Storms

Jason Smith
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Shares a ‘Psycho Crowded Surf Session’ at Pumping Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch the Billabong Pro Pipeline Live!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Look at How Big the Waves Have Been in Los Angeles Lately

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny Surf Maxing Jaws the Day After the Eddie Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Explains Why His ‘One-In-a-Million’ Pipeline Wave Was So Special

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Zane Schweitzer at Jaws During the Eddie Swell

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Hammock Saves Woman From Rogue Wave on North Shore During XXL Swell

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

The Apple Watch is Now ‘Official Surfing Equipment’ for WSL Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Remembers His ‘Best One Ever’ at Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Made a Highlight Reel From 2022 and It’s Chock Full of Stupidly Good Surfing

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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