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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

Sophia Tiaré Bartlow’s Memorial Paddle Out Was Huge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kalani Chapman Remembers the Day He Almost Died At Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

J-Bay High-Lining is Perfect Saturday Afternoon Viewing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Tale of Two Worlds in One Trip to Indo

Guy Walker
Community
Surf

This Video Sums Up Exactly What It Means To Be Caught Inside

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Images from the 2017 Volcom Pipe Pro

Megan Costello
Community
Surf

This is Kneeboarding Turned Way, Way Up

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Might Be the Defining Film About Big Wave Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado, Mick Fanning, Kai Otton, and Mikala Jones Head to a ‘Mystery Island’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost on Why Joel Tudor Was and Is the ‘MacDaddy, Boss Jive on Longboards’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Lynch and Shaun Manners Surf J-Bay Two Radically Different Ways

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

This Kauaian Family Believes World Travel Is the Greatest Educator for Their Kids

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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