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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

Mason Ho’s 2020 Highlight Reel Is Like a Hollywood Stunt Reel

The Inertia
Staff
News

Big, Stormy Surf Kicks Off 2021 to Fuel Triple Crown Contest on the North Shore

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Mikey Wright Rescues Swimmer on the North Shore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This OC Shorebreak Session Exemplifies California’s Embarrassment of Riches With Waves Lately

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: The Buell RB1 Accelerator 4/3 Float Suit

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Surfing a Wave That Is ‘Pretty Much Impossible to Rip’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Just 2 Minutes of Kelly Slater and John John Florence Surfing Together at a North Shore Sandbar

The Inertia
Staff
News

Another Massive Swell Brewing in the Pacific for Hawaii and the West Coast

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Brett Simpson, Teddy Navarro, and Brian Bott Dish Some Truth About Surfing the Huntington Beach Pier

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

How the Surfing Industry Has Experienced Both Boom and Bust During the Pandemic

Mara Pyzel
Community
Surf

Mark Healey Went Canoe Surfing at Giant Waimea Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What It Sounds Like to Surf Pipeline When It’s Pumping

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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