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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

This Maui-Based Gym Produces Some of Surfing’s Best Athletes

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and Ridge Lenny Shredding Mid-Sized Nazare

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Jack Johnson Releases Song Ahead of New Album; Morgan Maassen Directs Music Video

The Inertia
Staff
News

Global Surf Industry Projected to Reach $4.8 Billion Value

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Bank Vaults Was Positively On Fire on May 5th

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Final Episode of ‘Mason’s Medieval Madness’ Is the Best One Yet

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

JJ Wessels Radiates Surfy Creativity

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

How Many Moods Does the Wedge Have Throughout the Day?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Wedge, May 9th: 2022’s First Real Swell Lit Up the Joint

The Inertia
Staff
News

Wildfire Rages Above Laguna Beach, Burns Homes as Residents Are Evacuated

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Secret Weapon Is His Knack for Critical Thinking

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Morgan Maassen Just Released a Stunningly Beautiful Film About His Love for the Ocean

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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