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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

Tonga: A Tale of Two Surf Trips

Sam George
Featured
Mountain

4 Action Sports Start-Ups To Watch (Or Invest In)

Ben Mondy
Community
Features

My Favorite Surf Podcasts Right Now

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Maui Surf Community Awarded ESPN’s 2024 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython’s Latest Teahupo’o Video Highlights Kaua’i Surfer Jacob Turner

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Health

Why Hiking Is Way More Dangerous Than Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien, Mason Ho and the Nuances of Localism at Pipe

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

CRIME Soft-Tops Are Unlike Any Surfboard You’ve Ever Ridden

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Behind the Scenes of Nic Von Rupp’s Insane Maverick’s Left

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny Ripping on a Surfboard He Hand Shaped

Alexander Haro
Staff
Health

Taylor Knox on How the Body Follows the Mind and How to Stay Healthy as You Age

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

João Chianca’s CT Career Continues to Be One of the Wildest Roller Coaster Rides in Professional Surfing

Juan Hernandez
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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