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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

Italo Ferreira Goes Full Bore in This Sunset Session at Racetracks

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Breaking Down John John Florence’s Margaret River Surfboard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How You Can Finally Watch ‘Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

Here’s a Hilarious Take on ‘That Guy’ Who Just Got Back From Hawaii

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and Koa Rothman Talk About the Best Training for Surfing (If You Can’t Surf)

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Filmer Examines 3 Notorious Southern California Summer Surf Spots

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Nothing But Snapper Rock Wipeouts

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau: New Baby, New Sponsor, and a Whole New Outlook

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfer Attacked by Shark in Western Australia

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Here Are The Scenarios Where Kelly Slater Could Surf on the Championship Tour in 2024

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Cam Scott Is a Street Artist With a Fascination for Building (and Ripping) Finless Boards

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Heads to WA for a Box Session with John John

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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