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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

News

River Paddle Boarder Goes Missing While ‘Iceberg Surfing’ Down Missouri River

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, John John Florence, and Friends Attempt to Surf a ‘Nightmare Sandbar’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

Gear Drops: The KGUARD SoftCube Waterproof Beach Bag

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont Took a Serious Wipeout After This Crazy Drop-in at Jaws

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

10 Minutes of Offshore Winds, San Onofre Waves, a Longboard, and a Mid-Length

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An Unreal Christmas Eve Paddle Session Went Down at Jaws

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Closeout Barrels In Los Angeles Can Still Be Fun to Watch

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Tests Out a New Big Wave Gun Design at Jaws

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

J.O.B.’s Waimea River Footage Shows Just How Big It Actually Got

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surfing Santas Hit the Waves Amidst Florida Freeze

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Gear

Why the Aventon Aventure Is the Perfect E-Bike for Surfers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Big Air Kite Surfers Go For Broke to Clear Enormous Ship

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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