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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

Ever Seen a Shark Sprint After a Kite Foiler? You’re About To

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Heads to Madeira Island, the ‘Hawaii of Europe’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

The Best Surfboard Racks for Display and Storage

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Balaram Stack, Molly Picklum Capture Vans Pipe Masters Titles

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Jaws Awoke Over the Weekend, and It Made for an Epic Paddle Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Jamie O’Brien Ride an 8-Foot Soft Top at the Pipeline Masters

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

California Mutant Beachbreak Comes Alive

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

The Story Behind Cocoa Beach’s Surfing Santas

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

How to Properly Care for Your Wetsuit

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

The Vans Pipe Masters Is On: Watch Live Here

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs Some of the Best Pipeline We’ve Seen Yet

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Stupidly Good Mentawai Waves from 2022

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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