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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

Zeke Lau Talks About Enduring 6 Painful Hours to Receive a Traditional Hawaiian Tap Tattoo

Mara Pyzel
Community
Surf

Images of a Pre-Pandemic Morocco Remind Us of a Life the World Can’t Wait to Return To

Clint Davis
Community
News

California Can’t Catch a Break With More Beach Closures and a Labor Day Heat Wave on the Way

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

August 25th at Uluwatu Was Perfection for the Average Joe

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Reminder of How Well Mason and Michael Ho Surf Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One Month of Firing, Empty Bali in Under 12 Minutes

The Inertia
Staff
News

The Memorial Paddle Out Honoring Encinitas Lifeguard Blake Dresner Is an Image to Behold

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: You Only Need One Surfboard

Jacob Holke
Community
Surf

Justin Jay’s ‘The Plug’ Is a New Podcast You’re Really Going to Love

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Surprisingly Candid Conversation With John John Florence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Handlebar Technique: An Easy Way to Smoothly Complete Your Turns

The Inertia
Staff
Politics

The ‘I Surf. I Vote’ Campaign Is Rallying Ocean Voters To Vote Out the Enemies of Our Ocean

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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