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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

Jamie O’Brien, Pipeline, and One Very Strange Bathtub Scene

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Los Angeles Is Definitely Enjoying One Banger of a Winter

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Perfect Chapter at Carcavelos Gets Green Light for February 17

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

7-Minutes of Stunning Portugal That Will Make You Want to Book a Trip Right Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

13 Lessons Learned Honeymooning in a Campervan Along the California Coast

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

‘ELUDE’ Is a Nod to a Bygone Era of Surf Filmmaking that Feels Like a Lifetime Ago

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

We Caught Up With ‘View From a Blue Moon’ Director Vincent Kueny Five Years After

Mara Pyzel
Community
Surf

Koa Smith and a Stand-Up Boogie Session with John John Florence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Novelty Surfing at Its Best: Austin Keen Foiling Behind a Mega Yacht

The Inertia
Staff
News

‘Our Lives Are Clickbait’: Are Big-Wave Tow Surfing Contests Going Too Far?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Trevor Gordon and a Stupidly Stylish Trip to Mainland Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch the Amazing Rescue of Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

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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