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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

Ellis Ericson Rides a Steve Lis Fish That Hasn’t Been Surfed in 30 Years

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nokandui: Witness the Glory of the Day of Days

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and Some Raw POV Footage of Heavy Pipeline Double Ups

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Inside The Journey of Buying A Surfboard At Your Local Surf Shop

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Pipeline Mayhem on ‘the Best Day of the Year’ With Jamie O’Brien

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Massive Nazaré Paddle Day: Is This the Best Video Yet?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Thanksgiving Leftovers at Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Watch a Bunch of Pro Surfers Dominate Pumping Rocky Point

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Returns to Competition with a Near-Perfect Heat at Haleiwa

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Friends Surfing Very Fun Backdoor (and Pipeline, of Course)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Three Days of Massive Pipeline With Koa Rothman

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Matt Meola Breaks Down Ideal Wind and Wave Conditions for Aerial Surfing

Lauren Mattice
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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