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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

Photos

24 Photos of João Moreira Winning the Perfect Chapter Trials

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Sleeping Monster Came Out of Hibernation at Seal Beach

Brad Jacobson
Community
Photos

The Photo Sequence (and Story) of One Unreal Los Angeles Barrel

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

You Have to See the Bomb Moana Jones Wong Nabbed at Pipeline

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith and a POV of What It’s Like to Surf the Backdoor Shootout

Alexander Haro
Staff
All Time

When Waiting for the Set of the Day at Jaws Means Getting Absolutely Destroyed

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Kala Grace Knocked Unconscious in Terrifying Wipeout at the Backdoor Shootout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Making the Most of Florida When It’s Flat

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Jarvis Earle and Francisca Veselko Crowned World Junior Champions

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

The Eddie Didn’t Go But Waimea Sure Did

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Watch the XXL Jaws Wipeout that Sent Nathan Florence for Spinal X-Rays

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jaws Was Absolutely Next Level on January 11th

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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