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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

‘Pacific Dreams 2’ Is Four Years Worth of Gorgeous Surf Clips

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

California Legislation Seeks to Set Criteria for Designating State Surfing Reserves

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Lucas Chumbo Surf Very Crowded Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Leo Fioravanti, Ryan Callinan, and Frederico Morais Put on a Free Surf Super Session Clinic

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Collapsed Oahu Home Is an Unavoidable Reminder We Must Change Our Travel Habits Now

Ella Boyd
Featured
Gear

Gear We Test: The All New Aventon Sinch ST Foldable E-Bike

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Shaun White, and Tony Hawk Are Totally the Most Interesting* Oscars Story of the Night

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Kanoa Igarashi Reached the Top of the Rankings on the 2022 CT

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dion Agius and Brendon Gibbens Chat About the Meaning of Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Coco Ho and a Beautiful Ode to French Polynesia

The Inertia
Staff
News

World Surf League Releases 3-Stop Longboard Tour Schedule

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Meet Bella Kenworthy: 5-Time NSSA National Champ

Rebecca Parsons
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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