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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

Kobe Bryant Explains Why John John Florence Is Bound to Win Another World Title

The Inertia
Staff
News

Gabriel Medina’s Win in Portugal Just Made the Title a 4-Man Race at the Pipe

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nazare Just Gave New Meaning to the Term Party Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

5 Waves from Around the World Nobody Should Die Without Seeing

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Podcast Dissects the Science of Big Waves and ‘Wave Sex’

The Inertia
Staff
News

2017 Pe’Ahi Challenge Will Run Friday/Saturday in 40 to 45-Foot Surf

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

I Got Called a C*nt by a Grown Man

Shawna Baruh
Community
Surf

Why I’ve Fallen In and Out of Love With Bali Over and Over Again

Pascal Christen
Community
Surf

There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Throwaway’ When the Gold Coast Lights Up

Tai Jennison
Community
Environment

15-Foot Shark Launches 15-Year-Old from Kayak, Narrowly Rescued by Father

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

This Crew Just Figured Out the Best Way Possible to Celebrate a Birthday

Brendan Simmons
Community
Surf

Pumping La Nord Is Just About the Most Beautiful Thing You’ll See Today

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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