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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

4 Absolutely Stunning Moments From the Cleanest Jaws Swell in Years

Will Sileo
Staff
Comedy

Surf Gods Declare Next California Swell Due in 2024: ‘They’ve Gotten Plenty Stoked This Year’

Johnny Utah
Community
evolve

Robin Lanei’s Irreverent Surf Art Offers A Blunt, Fun Perspective on Surf Culture

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Ben Gravy Team Up for a Keiki Shorebreak Session: ‘Why We Surf These Closeouts’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Terrifying Drone Footage of an Outer Reef Rogue Cleanup Set and the Ensuing PWC Carnage

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Beautiful Drone Footage From Truly Massive Waimea Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Slow-Motion View of John John Florence’s Outrageously-Large, Outer-Reef Wave on Oahu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is 8 Minutes of Tow Surfing Action From a Wild Day at Jaws January 16th

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Waimea Bay Goes Ballistic: 24 Minutes of Big Wave Surfing Raw Footage

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brad Domke Rode a Skimboard at Maxing Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont Surfed a Jaws Barrel That She Won’t Ever Forget

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch a Windsurfer Wear All of Peahi’s Immense Weight on His Head

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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