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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

Seth Moniz’s Backflip Heard ‘Round the World and the Future of Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Bloom Lagoon: A Fictional Tale of Time Travel and Toxic Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

This Is the Simplest Thing We Can All do to Save San Onofre

Aubrey Lao
Community
Surf

Leo Fioravanti and Aritz Aranburu’s Heavy Irish Mission

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s the First Surf Footage from Waco’s New Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

This Art-Inspired Surf Contest Brings New Meaning to the Words ‘Expression Session’

Matt Beard
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny SUP Surfed at Kelly’s Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

First Point Malibu Is Magic Under a Full Moon

Connor Guest
Community
News

World Team Wins Inaugural Founders’ Cup at Lemoore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Second Look at Waco’s Brand New Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Rob Machado’s Experiment With a Massive Fish

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Random Thoughts on the Founders’ Cup That You’ll Probably Agree With

Alexander Haro
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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