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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

A Dreamy Fall Surf Session in San Diego

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Drone Photographer Captures Stunning Aerial Images of Oahu

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Inspire Courses

Ace Buchan Launches New Surf Class to Help You Improve Faster

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Natxo Gonzalez and a Pumping Day at Mundaka

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Man Dies After Jumping From the Huntington Beach Pier

Andrew McLemore
Staff
Environment

Big Island Photographer Details ‘Insane’ Surprise Great White Shark Encounter

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Leo Fioravanti Goes Ham on Alaia Bay’s Newest Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An Unforgettable Early Morning Burleigh Heads Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

Salina Cruz Oil Spill Devastates Punta Conejo and Surrounding Areas

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Take a Trip to 1990s J-Bay Through the Lens of Sonny Miller

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Plays 18 Holes With Iona Stephen at Kingsbarns Golf Links

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Solid October Swell Just Lit the Wedge Up Like a Christmas Tree

Juan Hernandez
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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