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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

‘Surf Nation’ Documentary Highlights China Training Its First Generation of Olympic Surfers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and a Wonderfully Chaotic Surf Session at Lance’s Right

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Gives a Peek at his Olympic Training Regimen

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Izzi Gomez and McKenzie Bowden Ask Surfing’s Most Burning Questions

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Scored a Heavy Olympic Warmup Session at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

Why Competitive Surfing Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Italo Ferreira

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

How Focusing on Breath Can Improve Your Surfing With Bestselling Author James Nestor

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Molly Picklum Breaks Down Her Worst Wipeout at Teahupo’o

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A John John Florence Teahupo’o Highlight Reel to Strike Fear Into the Hearts of His Olympic Competitors

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is What Surfing In Prague Looks Like

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Nate Florence and His Mind-Blowing POV Moments From Barrels Around the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The U.S. and Other Nations Are Bringing Their Own Air Conditioning to the Olympics

Evan Quarnstrom
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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