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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

Jake Paterson Shows All the Hilarity that Is a Week at the US Open

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ivy Miller’s New Series Might Be the Most Hilariously Frenetic Thing on the Internet

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Water Quality at Rincon Fails to Meet State Standards for Bacteria

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Rothman Bros. and Billy Kemper Find a Dreamy Mainland Mexico Mysto Spot

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson Gives the People Want They Really Want In His J Bay Vlog: A Lot of Good Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is the Only Drone Footage of Tom Butler’s Potential World Record Wave at Nazaré

Steve Cummings
Community
evolve

Keala Kennelly Fought For Equality So Young Girls Can Make a Career Out of Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Summertime Is When Oahu’s South Shore Shines

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Professional Surf Photographer John Hook on How to Shoot Film From the Water

Cliff Kapono
Community
Surf

How a 42-Hour Nightmare Journey to Skeleton Bay Turned Into the Best Surf Trip Ever

Ollie O'Flaherty
Community
Surf

4 Minutes of Jack Robinson Displaying His Absolute Mastery of West Oz

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

If You Missed Mason Ho and Mick Fanning’s New Flick, Consider This a Consolation Prize

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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