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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

Dogs Take Over Pacifica Beach for the World Dog Surfing Championships

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

15-Year-Old Erin Brooks Made the All-Men’s Final at the Padang Padang Cup

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Opinion: Surfing Isn’t Everything; That’s Right, I Said It

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Environment

Check Out Orange County Coastkeeper’s VR Scuba Dive at the US Open of Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Frank Brought Barrels to Newport Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sharing the Stoke at the Vans US Open Surf Camp

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Nathan Hedge, Vahine Fierro Granted Wildcards for WSL Tahiti Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Get to Know Conner Coffin in ‘Mind Surfing’

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Look What Hurricane Frank Did to the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost, Mexico, and a Few Friends

The Inertia
Staff
News

Watch Kanoa Igarashi Throw the First Pitch at Angel Stadium

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Johnson Explains How a Near-Death Wipeout Led Him from Pro Surfer to Musician

The Inertia
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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