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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

Heaving Pits (and Lots of Barrel Dodging) From LA’s Crazy Run of Swell Last Week

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The Ocean Opened An Entirely New Dimension of My Photography

Simone Staff
Community
Surf

Here’s What Happened at Waimea Bay on January 13

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Gets Schooled in the Finer Points of River Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What It Looks Like When Tiger Sharks Feast on a Sperm Whale

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Foil Windsurfing Is a Thing Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

14 Minutes of Raw, Uncut Footage From an 8-10ft Swell at an ‘Outer Island Secret Spot’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Short Film Is a History Lesson in Surfboards

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What It Looks Like When Huge Surf Hits Los Angeles

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Numbskulls Absolutely SCORED In Ireland

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Man Has to Be Ciao Ibelli’s Most Dedicated Photographer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10 Minutes of Raw Surf Footage Showing Just How Insanely Good California Can Get

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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