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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 Season Finale of Who Is JOB Is Exactly What You’ve Come to Expect

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater’s Handy Traction Pad Placement Trick

The Inertia
Staff
News

Big Wave Surfer Oscar Moncada Reportedly Dead Along with Puerto Locals After Tragic Car Wreck in Oaxaca

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A North Shore Highlight Reel That’ll Leave You Begging For More

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet the 15-Year-Old Who’s Already Mastering the Classics

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

5 Hard and Fast Rules on the Art of the Aqua-Dump

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Jean da Silva, Brazilian Surf Champion, Reportedly Takes Own Life

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tips for Beginners: Increasing Paddle Endurance with Those Books You Aren’t Reading

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

Ultra-Crowded Snapper Rocks Weeds Out the Weak

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Burleigh Locals Rule the Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Threw So Much Spray at Lowers That the Ocean Had to Be Refilled

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

When Turkeys Stuff Back

The Inertia
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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