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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

Noa Mizuno Surfs Like Every Wave Is His Last

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Greg Long on Pe’ahi, Safety, and the Importance of Respect in Big Wave Lineups

Alexander Haro
Staff
Business & Media

Kelly Slater Randomly Showed up at SoCal Surf Shops and Blew People’s Minds

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

I Camped Out Cliffside at Jaws for the Best Seat in the House

Aaron Lynton
Community
Surf

13-Year-Old Surfer Rescues Man After Boat Capsizes

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

Australian Surfers/Developers Believe They’ve Made the Most Realistic Surf Video Game to Date

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Surfing Epic Waves at Home in New Jersey and Oh, Yeah Kelly Slater Paddles Out

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Shreddy Krueger Getting Weird with a Halloween Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Kelly Slater, Recovering From Injury and Surfing Chocolate Barrels in New Jersey

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Proof that Portugal Has One of the Most Wave-Rich Coastlines in the World

João Bracourt
Community
News

Ian Walsh Talks Us Through His Perfect 10 at Jaws

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Here’s What Happens When a Jet Ski Gets Caught in the Lip at Maxing Nazaré

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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