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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

Watch John John Florence and Travis Rice Crash a Hobie 16 While Racing Jamie O’Brien

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Newport Beach Does Not Get Much Better Than This

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis’ Tells Untold Story of Iconic Surf Film

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Battrick Might Be One of the Most Epic Surf Adventurers of All-Time

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Encyclopedia of Surfing Posts a Classic Look Back at Tom Curren

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Surfs a Sandbar Double-Up to End All Double-Ups

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Fall Barrels Through the Lens of Jack Enright, the ‘SoCal Surfer’

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Margaret River, a Fiery Sunset, and Pumping Surf

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a Couch-Surfing Session for the Books

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny: One Day, Three Sports, and Unlimited Fun

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and the Alley-Oop That Shocked the Surfing World

The Inertia
Staff
News

Mavericks Wakes Up

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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