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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

Inspire Courses

Matt Meola Recalls His Best Air Ever and Discusses the Future of Aerial Surfing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: Ho Stevie’s Boardsock and Canvas Boardbag

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

The City Surf Project Is Inspiring a New Generation of San Francisco Surfers

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Adriano de Souza Recounts His Legendary Career Path in ‘The Captain and the Storm’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

Gotcha, The Iconic 1990s Surf Brand, Returns

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence’s 2020 Triple Crown Submissions Were Freaking Nuts

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

SurfAid Gives COVID-19 Vaccinations to Remote Indonesian Surf Communities

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Big-Wave Season Officially Opens for Jaws and Nazaré

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfed Blindfolded at Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Remember When Alex Gray Found a ‘Head-High Barrel that Spit’ in Lake Superior?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

24 Minutes of Raw Footage from Greenbush

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A John John Florence Surfboard-Test Session at Gas Chambers

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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