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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

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

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

With the WSL About to Host the Tahiti Pro, Here’s a Look Back at Some Crazy Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman on Code Red 2 in California: ‘The Best Malibu I’ve Ever Seen in My Entire Life’

The Inertia
Staff
News

A Look Inside the Vans U.S. Open Duct Tape Shaping Bay

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Jordy Smith Do J-Bay the Way It’s Supposed to Be Done

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

50 Minutes of Raw Wedge for Your Viewing Pleasure

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Slow Lane’ Is a Film About How Laurie Towner Is Living Life the Way It Should Be Lived

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

U.S. Open of Surfing Day 4: Highlights From Pumping Huntington Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Noah Hill Discusses His Run-in With Melanoma and Overcoming Surf Injuries

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Some Very Sizable Mexican Step Offs

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Did Ben Gravy Really Just Fit 43 Surf Sessions Into One Day?

The Inertia
Staff
News

Conner Coffin Talks About ‘Mind Surfing,’ His New Film Directed by Keith Malloy

Will Sileo
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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