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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

Tourist Visa Nightmares, a Global Pandemic, and Sindy Portillo’s Struggle to Surf In the Mexi Log Fest

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Is the North Shore Really Enjoying Double Overheard Pipe in April?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Timmy Patterson’s Journey From the Depths of Addiction to Winning a World Title

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Tackles the Heaviest Slab on the Death Coast

The Inertia
Staff
News

Fake Health Dept. Notice Posted in Santa Cruz Discouraging Out-of-Towners as Surfing Ban Lifted

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Is the Win that Catapulted John John Florence to Championship Tour Stardom

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Future World Champ Eli Hanneman Deserves Your Attention

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

CJ Nelson’s Mid-Length Surfing at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch Is Buttery Smooth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfers Gather in North County San Diego to Protest Beach and Open Space Closures

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

6 Perfect Rides From Keramas with John John Florence, Joel Parkinson, Italo Ferriera, and Steph Gilmore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ryan Burch Styling In California Will Not Help You Squash Your Quarantine Surfing Desires

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Seth Moniz Chats With Occy About Family, Surfing, and What the Upcoming CT Season Might Look Like

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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