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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

Nate Florence and an Unexpectedly Massive XXL Outer Reef Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

I Had a Conversation With ChatGPT About Surfing and Things Got Kinda Weird

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Pipe Put On a Helluva Show During the Black Friday Swell

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch a Maxing Haleiwa Session From November 25th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Posted Terrifying Footage of Himself Going Over the Falls at Jaws

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

15-Year-Old ‘Baby’ Steve Roberson Rode a Legit Jaws Bomb on Black Friday

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Drops Edit From Surprise XL Black Friday Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Waimea Bay Was Massive This Weekend – And No One Saw It Coming

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Sheldon Paishon Surf a Super Shallow Chunk of Reef

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Shark Attack Survivor Mike Coots Is Publishing a Stunning New Book Full of Shark Photos

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

John John Florence Announces FLORENCE MARINE X to Sponsor WSL Pipeline Event

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Inside of Nazaré From a Jet Ski’s POV

Cooper Gegan
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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