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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

This 2018 Highlight Reel Is Absolutely Mind-Blowing

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

A Very Serious Investigation Into Whether Surfing a Picnic Table Is Possible

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is How a Champion Is Made: A Look Back at Joel Parkinson’s Incredible Career

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Leo Fioravanti Demonstrates Why Summers in the South of France Are Time Well Spent

The Inertia
Staff
News

Did a Surfer’s Death from a Brain-Eating Amoeba Reveal a Serious Loophole in Regulating Wave Parks?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

13 Minutes of Wild, Raw Footage From Massive Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Maverick’s Edit to Remind You Just How Giant It Can Get

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surf Ranch GM: ‘We Are a Private Facility and It Will Always Remain That Way’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Do You Remember This Old-School Tarp Surfing Ad For Mountain Dew?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hundreds Paddle Out in Carlsbad in Memory of Adam ‘Biff’ D’Esposito

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Steph Gilmore Needs to Win Just Four Heats to Clinch a Seventh World Title

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Hurricane Rosa Just Lit Newport Up Perfectly

Steve Cummings
Community
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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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