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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

Here’s Your New Favorite Thing: Inflatable SUP Boxing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Do We Even Want to Surf in a World Where Perfection Is Built Not Found?

Tony Andrews
Community
Surf

Gabriel Medina Wins Quiksilver Pro France; Puts Himself in Range of World Title

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

Duke Kahanamoku Wanted Surfing In the Olympics; Why Don’t You?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Who Is JOB Gets Whomped

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

These Two Airs Are Proof That John John Florence Isn’t Human

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Jordy Smith Fly Off a Jet Ski in France

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Under-the-Radar Contest Is Plugging into Everything that Makes Cabo Rad

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Listen to Kelly Slater on Mike D’s Radio Show the ‘Echo Chamber’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Olympic Swimmer Under Investigation for Harassing Whales on Jet Ski in Australia

The Inertia
Staff
Business & Media

NBC Is Turning ‘Blue Crush’ Into a TV Show

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Is 18-Year-Old Lilly von Treuenfels, and She’s Ripping

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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