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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

Keala Kennelly Walks Us Through the Wave that Won Her ‘Wipeout of the Year’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

This Sleek Overland Trailer Is a Baja Surf-Tripping Machine

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Surf

Watch Mick Fanning Surf a Classic Bob McTavish Bluebird at Firing Lennox Head

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

If Political Figures Surfed, Here’s What They Would Ride

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Eli Olson Explains What It Takes to Win the WSL Biggest Paddle Award

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Back Foot Technique: A Simplified Way to Improve Your Pop Up at Any Level

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Robby Naish Gives an Incredibly Helpful Wing Surfing Tutorial

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny’s Wingfoil Speed Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
News

California Wildfires Have Burned Millions of Acres and Are Threatening Santa Cruz

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Bali Will Remain Closed to International Tourists for Rest of Year Because of COVID-19

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Joins Jamie O’Brien For Some Finless Soft-Top Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Is the North Shore a Canvas or a Proving Ground for Photographers? A Local’s Perspective

Dan Woodward
Community
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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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