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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

You WISH You’d Just Scored Nicaragua Like This

Connor Guest
Community
News

North Korea Is Trying Its Darndest to Attract Surf Tourism

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How Colin Dwyer Balances Life In Medical Scrubs One Day and Big Waves the Next

Dominic Costanzo
Community
Surf

Watch this Boat Charge the Lineup at Firing J-Bay During Competition

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Greyson Fletcher in Bali Is Required Viewing

The Inertia
Staff
News

Joel Tudor’s Deleted Instagram Post Ignites Fiery Surfboard Debate

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Jordy Smith’s Perfect Heat at J-Bay Was Next Level

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Flying Over Malibu Right Before Eugene’s Peak

Carlos Vargas
Community
Surf

Shark Breaching Near the Lineup Stops WSL’s J-Bay Event

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Foils, Kai Lenny Races John John’s Boat in This New Video From the Boys

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

If Rob Lowe is Paddling with Great White Sharks, You Know It’s Become a Spectacle

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Black and White Cinematography With Classical Guitar Is How the French Do Exotic Surf Flicks

Sebastien Chebassier
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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