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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

Jamie O’Brien Took a Fiji Boat Trip Straight Out of a Dream

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

When a Massive Swell Hit the Ments, This Crew Went the OPPOSITE Direction to Score

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch These Two Drones Collide, Nearly Taking Out a Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
News

Mark Price on Why Firewire Will Now Work Exclusively with Futures Fins

Will Sileo
Staff
Photos

Broken Boards and Observations of a Generation Gap in One Carefree Surf Trip with Friends

Sean McDonald
Community
Surf

Incredible Orca Hunt Footage Show How Coordinated They Are

The Inertia
Staff
News

World Surf League Releases 2023 Schedule: Surf Ranch, Trestles Return

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Tom Curren and More Excess Baggage From ‘Free Scrubber’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Yago Dora, Mikey February, and a Newport Beach Hurricane Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sawyer Lindblad Wins 2022 Super Girl Pro

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Feeling Guilty About Going Surfing

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

WSL Rising Tides Connects World Champions with Up-and-Coming Young Surfers

Rebecca Parsons
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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