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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 Is Eli Hanneman in ‘96761’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

52-Year-Old Windsurfing Legend Björn Dunkerbeck Breaks 100 KPH In Namibia

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nicaragua and the Chance Discovery of a ‘Tube Rider’s Dream’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and John John Florence Get Party Wave Barreled at Backdoor

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Just Released a Wipeout Reel and It’s Heavy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfing With Dolphins at Pumping Blacks Beach, La Jolla

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Los Angeles Sees Streak of Near-Perfect Conditions and Fun Surf

Brad Jacobson
Community
Films

Peak California: Watch Jojo Roper and Climber Nina Williams Trade Barrels for Boulders

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Next-Level Surfing at Rocky Point from John John Florence and Friends

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Stroking Into a Glassy Uluwatu Bomb Is a Moment of Delicious Anticipation

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

14 Minutes of Perfectly Raw Footage From Greenmount

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Selema Masekela Talks About Mami Wata’s Mission to Redefine Surf Lifestyle

Will Sileo
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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