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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

20 Minutes of Unadulterated Mason Ho from This Weekend’s Volcom Pipe Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Longboarding In Israel’s Mediterranean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Why They Say ‘Never Turn Your Back on the Ocean’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Becoming a Better Conversationalist Can (and Will) Make You a Better Surfer

Shawna Baruh
Community
Surf

How Pieces of Southern California’s Surf Culture Are Rooted in Pacific Beach

Steve Cummings
Community
Environment

A Surfboard Factory Needs Your Help to Clean Up the Industry with Worms

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Here’s an 80 Second Foilboard Ride (and a Bonus Quiz!)

The Inertia
Staff
News

Permitting Dispute Reveals WSL’s Efforts to Move Pipe Masters from December to January

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Malibu Was Just Added to the National Register of Historic Places

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An Ode to the Joys of Riding a Wooden Surfboard

Kit Norton
Community
Photos

38 Haunting Photos from an Incredible Month at Maverick’s

Gauthier Richard
Community
Comedy

3 Very Simple Rules for Sh*tting on a Camping Surf Trip

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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