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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

evolve

Chris Burkard on Why Being Creative Is About Taking Chances

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ocean Beach Surf Highlights From a Very, Very Big Day in San Francisco

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Is Like a Kid in a Candy Store Playing on the North Shore Right Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Scored Perfect Waves While the Pipe Masters Was Suspended

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Jay Nelson Teaches How to Build Your Own Pop-Top Camper

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer Talks About the Death of Surf Films

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch These Guys Rescue a Sea Turtle From a Tiger Shark’s Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Josh Kerr Surfing a 5’2 Twin Fin In Bali Is How Twinnies are Meant to Be Surfed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Surfers Getting Absolutely Annihilated at Snapper Rocks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Heavy Traffic at Heavy Pipeline With Italo Ferreira, John Florence, Jamie O’Brien, Mark Healey, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfed Shark’s Cove on a Massive Swell and It Wasn’t Safe AT ALL

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Vaer: The Essential Everyday Surf Watch

Will Sileo
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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