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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

Gear

Nathan Florence Puts the New GoPro Hero 9 to the Test

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Doug Falter’s Surfboard Floated 5,000 Miles to the Philippines; It Might Bring Surfing to a Remote Island

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

A Fall Day at Pinballs Is Proof the North Shore Exists In an Alternate Universes

The Inertia
Staff
News

Kalani Robb Reveals Details Regarding His ‘Mysterious Adoption’ and Royal Lineage

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

This Spearfisherman Was Nearly Beheaded by a Shark in the Bahamas

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Casey Neistat’s Trip to the Surf Ranch Is a Look at What It’s Like for an Average Surfer to Ride Kelly’s Wave

The Inertia
Staff
News

California Governor Gavin Newsom Just Signed a Bill That Saved Trestles Forever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch This Impressive Takeoff as a Foiler Escapes a Crowd on a Tidal Bore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Winch Session at Summertime Pipeline With Jamie O’Brien and Nathan Florence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kalani Lattanzi (Try to) Bodysurf a Menacing Slab

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Might Actually Be the World’s Best Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Warning: Wedge Backwash May Harm Your Health

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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