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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

Comedy

This Guy Got So Obsessed With Beach Clean Ups That It Ruined His Entire Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Window for Events at Jaws, Nazaré, and Maverick’s Officially Opens

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is an Intimate Video Portrait of the Most Progressive Surfer on Earth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Kai Lenny Riding a Motorized Surfboard at Jaws Goofy Footed

The Inertia
Staff
Good

My First Pregnancy Turned Into My Greatest Loss, Now the Ocean Helps Me Heal

Veronika Blanar
Community
Surf

Here’s One Last Look at New York’s PERFECT September

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Video Will Teach You Better Mechanics of Rail-to-Rail Surfing

Jeremy Johnson
Community
Surf

Matt Bromley Surfs Phantom Bombie Created by Indonesia’s 2004 Earthquake (and Nias!)

The Inertia
Staff
Health

How I Became a Better Surfer With Apnea Training

Kristen Kelly
Community
Surf

Mick Fanning Knows That Safe Surfing Wins Heats

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Gabriel Medina’s Impossible Backflip to One-Footed Landing

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

This Is Life for the Great Lakes Surfer

Antonio Lennert
Community
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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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