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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

Peter Mel Caught the Wave of a Lifetime Yesterday at Maverick’s

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Is Calling This Keiki Shorebreak Pounding His Worst Wipeout of the Year

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Girls Can’t Surf’ Documents the Long Road to Gender Equality in Pro Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Duck Dive or Bail? Nic von Rupp and Nate Florence Weigh in on Surfing’s Toughest Decision

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Pipeline Drop-In Escalates Into Absurd Bad Lip Reading Battle

Joe Carberry
Staff
Opinion

A Big Wave Surfer and California Physician’s Assistant Weighs in On Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine

Torsten Durkan
Community
Surf

Vissla’s Creators Gathering Might Be the Most Creative Spot In Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Maverick’s on January 5th From an Angle We Don’t See Often Enough

The Inertia
Staff
Features

The Birth of the Modern Longboard

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Big, Empty Pipeline, as Surfed By Koa Rothman

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Cariuma Shoes: How a Little-Known Brazilian Shoe Company Created One of the Best Surf Teams on Earth

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Los Angeles Was Blessed With a Big Swell the First Week of 2021

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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