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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

Nic von Rupp Surfs a Very Bloody Session at Massive Greenbush

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Jamie O’Brien Doing What JOB Does Best: Riding Big Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Sheldon Paishon: Lost Files From an Indonesian Adventure

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Prototyping During the Pandemic: Teddy Kahn on Creating a Board Bag for ‘Dirtbags’

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Fanning, Robinson, Gudauskas Tear Apart Lowers Ahead of the WSL Championships

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

The Queen of September: Enter to Win Free Buell Wetsuits!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Stanaland’s Catch Surf Quiver Is Built for Maximum Fun

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Talks About What It Was Really Like to Compete on ‘The Ultimate Surfer’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Forecast Is Looking Good for the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals at Trestles

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Fontaine Talks About His First Trip to Teahupo’o

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

San Diego, a South Swell, and Plenty of Beachbreak Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘January 10th Dimension’ Documents One of Maverick’s Most Iconic Swells Chronologically

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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