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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

Cristian Rivera Is Definitely NOT a Barrel Dodger

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey and Mitch Parkinson at Hollow Trees Is the Surf Trip You Dream About

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ian Gentil Is Pretty Much the Whole Package

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Can We All Just Take 2 Minutes to Be Amazed by Mick Fanning’s Surfing?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Does the Wedge: ‘As Gnarly as a Two-Footer Gets’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley (and Friends) Prove Once Again That There Ain’t No Place Like Skeleton Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jeremy Flores’ 2019 Quik Pro France Victory Shakes Up the Entire CT Title Race

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Has a 2-Part Series Dropping Soon and the Trailer Is Way Too Good

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: By Making Hollister Ranch Accessible to the Public, We’re Destroying the Very Reason We Want to Be There

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

Surfrider Foundation Celebrates ‘Women Making Waves’ With Surprise Guest Jack Johnson

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Story Behind One of the Most Beautiful (and Perfectly-Timed!) Surf Photos We’ve Seen

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

San Diego Surf Contest Raising Awareness Around Pollution Postponed Due to Pollution

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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