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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

Watch a Hyper-Pixelated Occy Talk Story with Italo Ferreira on the Occ-Cast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Natxo Gonzalez With a Crew of European Chargers Take on This Basque Slab

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Shares ‘the Secrets of Surfing Pipeline’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

SUP Surfer Handcuffed by Sheriffs After Surfing Empty Malibu

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Watch as Travis Rice Turns an eFoil Into an Ice-Breaker

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Lifeguard’s Perspective on the San Diego Beach Closures After Four Guards Contract Coronavirus

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Wrote a Song In 2003 That’s So Fitting Right Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Los Angeles Filmmaker Recounts the Unique Experience of Surfing Through a South Bay Winter

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Happens When the World’s Strongest Man Tries Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

These Are the Moments That Shaped Mick Fanning’s 3 World Titles

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

The WSL’s New Playoff-Like Seeding Format Will Absolutely Give Us Some Must-Watch Surfing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

‘One More Wave’: The Hilarity and Humility of Our Universal Wait for Each Session’s Last Ride

Daniel Stevenson
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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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