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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

How Dangerous Is Big Wave Surfing?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

This Is ‘the Most Crowded’ Jamie O’Brien Has Ever Seen Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Coleman’s Newest Film ‘Natural High’ Is Everything a Surf Film Should Be

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Jack Robinson Tackle Bombing Waimea Together

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

San Diego’s Favorite Deep-Water Break Went Richter With This Giant Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

J.O.B. Demonstrates What It’s Like Riding a 15-Foot Barrel at Pipe

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

Ēweleiʻula Wong Is on a Nonstop Train to Success

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

Everything You Need to Know About the Jaws Big Wave Challenge

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

The 9th Annual Perfect Chapter Is Back, and the Best Tube Riders on Earth Are Invited

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jackson Dorian and Kelly Slater Go on a Strike Mission to Barbados

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Endless Foil Gliding in Byron Bay With Adam Bennetts

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

As Storms Batter Northern California, Barrels Continue in LA

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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