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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

Officer in Costa Rica Appears to Discharge Firearm in Direction of Surfer

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

All Los Angeles County Beaches are Now Closed Due to Coronavirus

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes That Show Why J-Bay Is One of the Best Waves on Earth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Florence Family Affair: Air Camp with John John, Nate, and Ivan

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Dear God, Californians Need to Just Stop Surfing Already

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Podcasts

Matt Biolos Talks WSL Agendas, Kolohe Andino’s Title Chances, and …Lost Films

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Happens When an RC Surfer Meets an RC Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Let Professor Stephanie Gilmore Teach You About Wave Selection and Surf Etiquette

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Morgan Maassen’s New Film About Imogen Caldwell Is a Masterclass in Surf Filmmaking

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Gives an Intensely Personal Peek Behind the Scenes of the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a List of America’s Beach Closures Due to Coronavirus

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Mason Ho Win the Rangiroa Pro In Classic Ho Fashion

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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