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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

Jay Nelson Discusses Building His Pop-Top Camper and the DIY Ethic

Jay Nelson
Featured
Surf

Ben Aipa, Iconic Shaper and Power-Surfing Legend, Has Passed Away

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

This Is How John John Florence Put a Cap on 2020

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Maverick’s Bares Its Teeth January 10th During Epic Run of Swell

Sachi Cunningham
Community
Gear

We Tested the Best Wetsuits for Winter (2021)

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey and Jamie O’Brien Thrash Themselves Getting Barreled on the Left at Waimea

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How John John Florence and Nathan Florence Are Chasing Triple Crown Scores

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is an Intimate Look at the Left at Maverick’s

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Do We Fall (and Keep Falling) In Love With Winter Surfing?

Trevor Bradford
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater and Barack Obama Went Golfing and Made a Video for Anderson Paak

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Chuck Patterson Went Water Skiing at Giant Maverick’s on January 10th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

How Peter Mel’s Epic Maverick’s Wave Just Made the Unimaginable Imaginable For Us All

Sam George
Featured
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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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