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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

Hunter Jones’ Unconventional Path to a Pro Surfing Career

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs Some of the Wildest Waimea River We’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is What Happens When a Sizable Swell Hits the South Bay

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

This Is Ramzi Boukhiam, a 10-Year QS Warrior Set to Make History for Moroccan Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Morocco’s Killer Point Completely Lit Up on December 19th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater as a Bud Tour Rookie at Trestles

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Massive Jaws Tow Day Went Down on December 20th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Creators

Darrick Rasmussen’s Hand-Crafted Wooden Snowboards Are Functional Works of Art

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Women in the Tube: A New Era

Sam George
Featured
Surf

You Have to Watch This Beautiful Backlit Surf Session From Western Australia

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny and 6 Minutes of Raw POV Footage from Peahi’s Opening Day

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

20 Minutes of Raw Santa Cruz Surfing for Your Viewing Pleasure

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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