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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

Gear

Why a Good Pair of Binoculars Should Be Part of Every Surfer’s Toolkit

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Doing What He Does Best at Periscopes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Lowers Super Session With All the Pros in Town

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Nathan Florence Posts Raw Footage From Massive Puerto Escondido

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Cloudbreak Are Still a Wonderful Combination

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and Koa Rothman Were on Bert Kreisher’s Podcast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Barton Lynch Discusses the Future of the WSL Finals

Will Sileo
Staff
Opinion

The Surfing World Owes Stephanie Gilmore an Apology

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Billabong Hosts First Athlete Sustainability Summit to Promote Eco Awareness in the Surf Industry

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Relive the Moment Stephanie Gilmore Became the Greatest Female Surfer of All Time

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Photos

When ‘One More Wave’ Was Almost One Too Many for This Photographer

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and an Insanely Fast Winch Testing Session

The Inertia
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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