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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

Bert Kreischer Did Nathan Florence’s Brutal Field Workout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Story of Surf Videographer Tucker Wooding Begins With Commercial Fishing

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Eimeo Czermak: Not Just a One-Trick Pony from Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Solid West Swell Served Up Point Break Perfection in Morocco

Alexander Haro
Staff
All Time

One Stunning Image of Golden Hour In Tofino

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

In the ‘Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez,’ We Finally Meet the Real ‘Mr. Pipeline’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

14 Minutes of Raw Wedge Footage as the Mutant Goes Off During One Last South Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Proof That Hydrofoiling Might Be the Most Fun a Person Can Have on a Small Day

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Final Roster for the 2023 WSL Championship Tours

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Check Out John John Florence’s Face When He Knows His Brother Is About to Get Smoked

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and the Most Brutal POV Beat Downs at Riley’s

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Paddling Into These Nazaré Monsters Is Just Nuts

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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