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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

How I Almost Didn’t Get These Shots from Mav’s

Carlos Vargas
Community
Surf

Shaping and Test Piloting Boards on Australian Right Points with Kenta Ishikawa

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Firewire’s Dan Mann Doesn’t Want to Be Found, But I Found Him

Chris Grow
Community
Photos

16 Images from a Basque Country Mission that Will Take Your Breath Away

Joao Fanzeres
Community
Surf

Dane Reynolds, Luke Davis, and Company Shred Up and Down California

Jeff Chavolla
Community
Surf

A Tribute to Rob Stewart; His Legacy Endures with ‘Sharkwater’

Morgan Dunn
Community
Surf

Watch This Edit from Lee-Ann Curren and You’ll Fall in Love With Iceland

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Think You’ve Been Hung Up in the Lip? You Ain’t Seen Nothin’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How a Week in Nicaragua Changed My Understanding of Love

Morgan Sliff
Community
Surf

Is This a Google Earth Image of Mick Fanning’s Secret Wave?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Might Be the Worst (Or Best!) Wipeout Reel You’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Meet the Master Craftsman Who Shapes the Big Wave Sleds Under Ian Walsh’s Feet

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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