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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

Mick Fanning on Kelly Slater and Andy Irons: ‘It Was Pretty Much a Two Person Tour’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Byron Bay Surfers Duck and Weave to Avoid Collisions

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Breaks Down an All-Time Session at Lower Trestles

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Rio Pro: Caitlin Simmers and Yago Dora Crowned Champions

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

7 Beaches to Celebrate the 4th of July

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

‘IMPOSSIBLE WAVE’ Tells the Story of Fernando Aguerre’s Quest for Olympic Surfing

Joe Carberry
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador’s 2 Tips To Strengthen Your Take Off

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why You Should Never Surf Malibu

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Excerpts From the New Book ‘In Deep: The Collected Surf Writings of Matt George’

Matt George
Community
Surf

An Indonesian Surf Exploration That Will Get Your Travel Bug All Fired Up

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Sickos Got Their Hands on a Jet-Powered Surfboard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Half-Hour Surfing Horror Film From Shipstern Bluff

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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