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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

News

20,000 Inflatable Paddle Boards Recalled for ‘Posing a Drowning Hazard’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien’s Pipeline POV Shows Just How Crowded It Really Is

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

Surfing’s Funniest Moments of 2022

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

This Surfer Nearly Got Arrested for Riding Ferry Waves

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Old Footage of Bruce Irons’ 2001 Pipe Masters Win

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

River Paddle Boarder Goes Missing While ‘Iceberg Surfing’ Down Missouri River

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, John John Florence, and Friends Attempt to Surf a ‘Nightmare Sandbar’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

Gear Drops: The KGUARD SoftCube Waterproof Beach Bag

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont Took a Serious Wipeout After This Crazy Drop-in at Jaws

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

10 Minutes of Offshore Winds, San Onofre Waves, a Longboard, and a Mid-Length

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An Unreal Christmas Eve Paddle Session Went Down at Jaws

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Closeout Barrels In Los Angeles Can Still Be Fun to Watch

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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