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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

Makua Rothman on Big Waves, Music, and Tow Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
News

Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Gets Green Light for Possible Tuesday Start

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rescuers Called to Save Man in Inner Tube at Giant Morro Bay

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

5 of Sabre Norris’s Greatest Instagram Posts

The Inertia
Staff
News

Ricardo dos Santos’s Murderer Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

11-Year-Old Surfing Sensation Sabre Norris Winds Up On The Ellen Show

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Kai Kai the 6-Year-Old Barrel Hunting Micro Grom from the Philippines

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch a 7-Month Old Get Her First Surf Lesson from Dad

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Two Friends Influenced Each Other to Become Serious Rippers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

There’s (Finally) a New Surfing Video Game Coming Out for Xbox One, PC and PS4

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

Gear We Seriously Test: Vissla 7 Seas 4/3 Wetsuit

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

2 Kooks and Jamie O’Brien Get Foamy in Hawaii

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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