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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

Photos

Why a Swim Out at Padang Padang Is Almost as Good as Getting Barreled There

Austin Robertson
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater’s Daughter Made a Stunning 3-Minute Video Celebrating Hawaii

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How a Little Brotherly Competition Put the Colapintos at the Top of the Game

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Grom Is a New-Age Waikiki Beachboy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Beauty and Chaos, the Story of an Irish Surfer in India and Indonesia

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

World Surf League Wants to Purchase Mavericks Contest Permit for $525,000

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

How To: The Basics of Learning to Handplane

Adam Rees
Community
Surf

First Ever Women’s Comp at Waimea Bay Scheduled for This Fall

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Opinion

Opinion: Dogs Are Not Circus Animals; Please End Dog Surfing Competitions Forever

J P Currie
Community
Surf

Todd Glaser and How to Become a World Class Surf Photographer

Shelby Stanger
Community
Surf

How Tia Blanco Nearly Gave Up On Competitive Surfing and Why She’s So Determined to Succeed Now

Mikaela Duhs
Community
Culture

Watch Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Surf in Long Beach, Vancouver Island

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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