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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

This Is What ‘The Worst Paddle Out Ever’ Near Pipeline Looks Like

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Lights Up Thanks to Late-Season Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

One Hour at Pipe With John John Florence and Friends on November 29th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Explores Porto, Portugal and Surfs One Amazing Pointbreak

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Black Friday Saw Huge Waves at Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Back: Watch His First Heat in the Haleiwa Challenger

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Talking With Pete Devries About the Making of Arc’teryx’s New Film, ‘Creation Theory’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How to Properly Do a Surf and Fishing Trip In Alaska

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pete Devries and Ian Fontaine Explored Chile and Found a Crazy Right Hander

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Returning to Competition at Haleiwa

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Haleiwa Challenger is On! Watch Live Here

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Back on the North Shore and His Surfing Is Better Than Ever

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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