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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

A Super Crowded Pipeline Session the Morning of the Pipe Pro

The Inertia
Staff
News

Boogie Boarder Killed in Morro Bay Shark Attack

Will Sileo
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: XCEL’s Drylock X 3/2 Fullsuit

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The South Bay Actually Had Makeable Barrels

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

An ‘8-foot Air’ From Griffin Colapinto and More Shredding in This Raw Cut from the North Shore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mikey February Is Bleeding Style on a 6’10” CI Mid-Length

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Imperial Motion Made the Jackets I’ve Been Searching For in the Pacific Northwest

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Explains His ‘Christmas Anomaly’ Wave

The Inertia
Staff
News

Siargao Island, Home to the Famous Cloud 9 Surf Break, Devastated by Typhoon Rai

Will Sileo
Staff
Environment

You Surf, Sharks Exist: Here’s What You Can Do About It

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Watch Austin Keen Take Tony Hawk Wakesurfing

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

A Wipeout Compilation You Probably Need to See

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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