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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

Kai Lenny Had a Solo Tow Session at Jaws the Day After the Eddie

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Breaks Down His New I-Bolic Quiver

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

17 Photos From a Wild Day of Surf at the Perfect Chapter

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of John John, Nathan, and Ivan Florence Getting Barreled at Pipeline

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Nic von Rupp Wins The Perfect Chapter In Unreal Conditions for a Third Time

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

A Day on the North Shore With Surf Historian and Longboarder Matt Chojnacki

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Nic von Rupp Scored a Perfect 10 at the Perfect Chapter in Perfect Barrels

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Why (Statistically) João Chianca Is Arguably the Best Surfer on Tour Right Now

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Geek Out on the Physics of Noseriding with Lauren Hill

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

BEEFS TV Posted Its Best Wipeouts of the Winter

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Deep End Fitness Helps Surfers Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a Mental Day at Waimea Bay

Rebecca Parsons
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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