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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

4 Tips To Avoid Pesky Water Drops While Shooting Surf

Tom Woods
Community
Surf

John John Florence and Crew Set Sail on 2,500-Mile Expedition in New Docuseries, ‘VELA’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Insider Thinks El Salvador Might Be Ahead of the Curve in Preventing COVID-19 Spread

Tyler Trafas
Community
Surf

Is It Possible to Stay Stoked and Sane During Stay-at-Home Orders?

Luke Gates-Milardo
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a Really, Really Good Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Listen to Jack Johnson Jam Out From His Living Room in Special Stay-at-Home Performance

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Collin Martins: A French Chef Who Left Everything Behind to Sail, Surf, and Fish Solo

Ben Bireau
Community
Surf

Listening to John John Florence and Pyzel Talk About Surfboards For Half-an-Hour Will Teach You A LOT

The Inertia
Staff
Features

The Inspirational Story Behind the Web Series ‘Blind Surfer’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Small Boat Crashes Into Lowers Lineup as Surfers Try to Poach Closed Trestles

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

3 Glorious Minutes of Rob Machado Surfing at Seaside Reef

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

The Smith Brothers Spit Hot Fire: Hawaiian Lava’s Quarantine Rap Is Sure to Top the Charts

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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