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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

Features

Jack Robinson, Mason Ho, Kai Lenny and More Give Us Their 2022 Pipeline Picks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Footage Shows Exactly How Tough the Drop at Pipeline Is

The Inertia
Staff
Podcasts

Do We Need Localism In Surfing?

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases 1 Minute of Hilarious ‘View From a Blue Moon’ Outtakes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and a Snapper Rocks Reality Check

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dog Rescued by L.A. County Lifeguards Swimming 600 Yards Off Shore

The Inertia
Staff
News

Eli Hanneman Lacerated His Pancreas and Got 16 Stitches in His Head in Pipeline Wipeout

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and One Supremely Massive Backdoor Alley-Oop

The Inertia
Staff
Features

How Nic von Rupp Quietly Became One of the World’s Best Big Wave Surfers

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

The Film ‘HERE NOW: PAST & PRESENT’ Looks at Classic Surfboard Design With Marc Andreini

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and Ian Walsh: Behind the Scenes of That 2020 Maverick’s Strike Mission

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Get the Tape Measure; Was Ben Gravy’s Jersey Monster 20 Feet?

Juan Hernandez
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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