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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 Knows This Wave Way Too Well

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

‘Unwanted Shapes’ Competition Challenges Shapers To Build Surfboards From COVID-19 Waste

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Noah Beschen Goes Fully Cinematic in Latest Surf Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Ryan Harris Has Championed Eco-Friendly Surfboards For Nearly a Decade

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

With the WSL Returning to Santa Cruz, Nat Young’s a Dark Horse to Get Back on the Tour

Ben Altschuler
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Says This Is the ‘Best Soft Top Barrel’ of His Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Lakey Peterson Drops a Santa Cruz Vlog Just Ahead of WSL Schedule Announcement

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Could Be the Most In-Depth Look at What Happened at Nazaré During the Century Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Surfers For Climate Organization Launches with Music Video from Paul McCartney

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Indoek Releases ‘On Surfing,’ a Collection of Interviews With Surf Luminaries

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Surfs Bombing Portugal During Hurricane Epsilon

The Inertia
Staff
Features

The Origins of the Pig Dog, a Technique That Changed Backside Tube Riding

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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