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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

Update From ISA Worlds: Peru’s Sofia Mulanovich Wins Gold, Men’s CTers Dominate

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

A Surfer’s Guide to Tuscany

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jay Occhilupo Splits Occy’s Peak With His Dad at Surf Lakes

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Anastasia Ashley Gives a Technical Look at What to Do (and Not Do) on a Surf Ranch Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Why the WSL Is Embracing the Term ‘Climate Crisis’ and Doing Its Best to Fight It

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

Hurricane Dorian: 40 Crisp Frames From Florida to Rhode Island

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch: Chocolate Milk Tidal Bore Hydrofoiling on France’s Seine River

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Alex Knost’s Experimental Directorial Debut: ‘Tan Madonna’

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Save Punta Conejo: One of the World’s Best Point Breaks

Jamie Tierney
Community
Surf

Michael February In Salina Cruz Is the Smoothest Thing Since Satin Was Invented

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Be Thankful That You Can Watch This 36-Minute Banger For Free

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Austin Keen Breaks Down Exactly How He Surfed the Wave Heard ‘Round the World at the Surf Ranch

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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