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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

News

The WSL Introduces $500K Purse for New World Records on the BWT This Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs the First Big Swell of the Season on the North Shore

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Posts Full Edit From ‘Wild Paddle Session at XL Mullaghmore’

Joe Carberry
Staff
All Time

All-Time: ‘How I Captured This Freeze Frame of a Frozen A-Frame’

Nathaniel Hawes
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Shatters Collarbone in Shorebreak Barrel

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Want to Watch a Bunch of People Getting Smoked at Sandy Beach?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

Exploring the Challenges of Sustainable Design With the Founders of Ponto Footwear

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hawaiian Longboarder Tiki Willis Doubles As an Actress and a Surfer

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith May Be the Happiest Surfer Alive and You Can Be Too

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Cliff Kapono Celebrates the Need for Different Crafts in Different Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and a Little Sunset Session at The Pile

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

7 Minutes of Big Nazaré Drone Footage Is Still Enough to Blow Your Mind

Joe Carberry
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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