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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

Koa Rothman ‘Literally Almost Died Surfing Pipeline’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Finds Light at the End of the COVID Tunnel

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is a Veritable Super Cut of Pipeline’s Best Surfers During One of Pipeline’s Best Swells

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

60 Seconds of Drone Footage That Shows Just How Fun Foiling in Hood River Really Is

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Definitive Proof that Pipeline Went Berserk In April

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Participate In a Nationwide Survey On the Effects of Coronavirus On the Surfing Community

Dan Reineman
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Is Still the Board Transfer Master

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

California Governor Gavin Newsom Closes Orange County Beaches

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surf Therapy Deemed Essential In New Zealand, Allowed to Get in the Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘ADAPT’ Paints a Haunting Portrait of an Apocalyptic Surf Life in Historic Santa Cruz

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Occy Delves Into the Advantages of Surf Lakes 5 Waves Technology

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

17-Minutes of Raw POV Pipeline Footage From Nathan Florence’s Wild Session

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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