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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

Ben Gravy Surfs ‘the Best Ferry Wave in America’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Box: WSL Pros (and a Few Locals) Score an Epic Free Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Clay Marzo Cutting Room Floor Footage from Snapt4 Is Completely Mind-Blowing

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Lower Trestles Is Dante’s Surfing Inferno

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Here’s How to Shape a Surfboard from Blank to Glass Job

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Latest Vlog: ‘Behind the Terror of Surfing Maverick’s’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien vs. La Bomba Swell: Boogie Boarding ‘Psycho Bombs’ at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Judging Surf Contests Is Difficult; Back When Surfers Rode an Array of Boards, It Was Nearly Impossible

Sam George
Featured
Surf

This Website Plays the Sounds of the Ocean For People Who Are Missing It

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Scores ‘Namibia Rights’ at Mexican Point Break

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An East Coast Hurricane Swell Surfing Field Trip With Beach Breaks Aplenty

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

La Bomba Wasn’t the Biggest Wedge Swell, But It Was One of the Heaviest

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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