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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

Matt Rode, Jordy Smith and Soli Bailey go Off-Grid in Latest ‘Maps to Nowhere’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Britt Merrick and Dane Gudauskas Break Down the G Skate Model

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Tears Apart North Shore Surf in ‘KAM HWY’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador Says Avoid Doing These 3 Things When Finishing a Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Witness, Once Again, the Pain and Glory of a Superbank Drop-In

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Returns to the Wedge Then Jets off to the Mexican Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nate Behl Has ‘the Perfect Combination of Talent and Stupidity’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The 10 Most Popular Surf Destinations, Ranked by a Travel App With a Million Users

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Found Picture Perfect Surf in Alaska

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Quadruple Amputee Josh Bogle Found Surfing as a Way to Heal

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

A Lesson In Surf Travel

Sam George
Featured
Surf

You’ve Never Seen Somebody Froth As Hard As Blair Conklin Chasing Glacier Waves

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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