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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

The Right: 30 Minutes of Terrifyingly Beautiful Footage from 2017

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

All the Excellent Waves from Lower Trestles

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

This Is Drone Footage of an 80-Second Wave at Uluwatu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Announces New Film, ‘Gravity’

The Inertia
Staff
News

Stephanie Gilmore and Filipe Toledo Win the 2022 WSL Finals at Lower Trestles

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

Judd Henkes and a Few Reeling Mexican Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Threw This Insane Backside Air to Beat Kanoa Igarashi at the WSL Finals

The Inertia
Staff
Health

We Asked Laird Hamilton How He Came Up With His Superfood Creamer Recipe

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

WSL Finalists Dominate the Trestles Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny In Slow Motion Shows Just How Technical Foil Surfing Is

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, a Few Friends, and Near-Perfect Waves in Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tom Curren and a Bit of Excess Baggage From ‘Free Scrubber’

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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