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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

Keanu Asing’s Inspiring Path to Requalifying for the Tour

Ryan Gallop
Community
Surf

John John Florence, Sage Erickson, and the World’s Best Surfers Audition for North Shore 2

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Creators

This Medical Student Charges the World’s Biggest Waves to Save the Planet

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

WSL Officially Gives Kelly Slater Wildcard on 2018 ‘CT Roster

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Here’s Kai Lenny Upping the Performance Level at Jaws and Getting Torn Apart All at Once

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Glimmer of Hope for Surfing’s Olympic Debut in the Ocean

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Here’s Sierra Kerr Getting Absolutely Slotted at Kelly’s Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How John John Florence Deals With Snakes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina’s Burn on Kelly Slater Proves He’s the Best (Competitive) Surfer on Earth

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Let’s Revisit the Moment in the Pipe Masters When a Turtle Distracted the GOAT

The Inertia
Staff
News

Jeremy Flores Just Won His 2nd Pipe Masters in the Very Last Second

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

John John Florence Just Won the 2017 World Title

Juan Hernandez
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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