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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

Kelly Slater Continues to Remind Us That GOATs Never Die

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Leonardo Fioravanti Surfs a Very Chaotic 20-Foot Waimea Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Takes On Maxing Third Reef Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Firefighter and Surfer Caleb Amico Recounts Battling Wildfires to Protect Ventura

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Lifeguards Rescue Surfer During Violent Swell in San Diego

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Drone Footage of Solid, Overhead Waves at Black’s Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Navigating the Ethics of Secret Spots

Ella Boyd
Featured
All Time

Photographer Snaps Stunning Aerial Shot of Square Waves in Orange County

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

90 Seconds of Sandspit Chaos During the Bomb Cyclone Swell

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Rocky Point Super Session with Nathan, Ivan, and John John Florence

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Shark Bite-Resistant Swim Gear Under Testing In…Oklahoma

Sam Anderson
Staff
Surf

14 Minutes of Footage Showing Just How Big the Bomb Cyclone Swell Was In California

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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