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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

The Great Southern California Rehydration: Aliso Wedge Madness

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An Oral History of a SoCal Surf Culture Staple: Windansea

Steve Cummings
Community
Environment

Carissa Moore’s Simple Yet Powerful Message on Sustainability: Little Things Make a Difference

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Shark Deterrent Tech Says It’s the Only Proven Solution That Works 60% of the Time

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

These 9 Minutes of Unsurfed Nazaré Perfection Are Hypnotic

Pedro Miranda
Community
Surf

Shane Dorian’s 11-Year-Old Son Is the Future

The Inertia
Staff
News

Settlement to Allow Coastal Access to Hollister Ranch – If You’re Down to Paddle 2 Miles

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca Wins the Mormaii Big Wave Contest in Pumping Brazilian Surf

Gustavo Lermen
Community
Health

3-Steps to Consistently Waking Up Early to Surf

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Nobody Skims or Surfs Freakish Shorebreak Barrels Like John Weber

Skylar Wilson
Community
Surf

Here’s What Happened on Bill Murray and Kelly Slater’s Amazing Golf Date

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Mexi Log Fest Renewed My Faith in Longboarding’s Gorgeous Surf Culture

Cyrus Sutton
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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