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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

Features

Mentawai Native Dylan Wilcoxen’s Path to the Championship Tour Is Filled With Unique Obstacles

Jason Smith
Community
Surf

Check Out This Online Cutback Competition in Honor of Michael Peterson

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

A Lovesick Dolphin Is Assaulting Beachgoers in Japan

Owen James Burke
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a POV Dream Session From Lance’s Right

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Michael February Is in Morocco for New Surf Edit Series

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ryan Augenstein Describes Duck Diving a 2010 Maverick’s Set Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Tried to Paddle The Shock, the Craziest Slab in Brazil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Why Surfing Malibu Never Ceases to Entertain

Brad Jacobson
Community
Hometown Hype

Filmmakers Jordan Montgomery and Clay Mein Profile the Tight-Knit Outer Banks Surf Community

Sam Morse
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira Has Nothing Left to Prove

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Jensen Kirby Recounts Boat Explosion on Indonesian Surf Trip That Nearly Killed Him

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and Tucker Wooding Paired Up to Create Some Outrageous Big Wave Drone Footage

Alexander Haro
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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