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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 WSL Finals Are on Yellow Alert; Here’s How They’ll Be Scored

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mutant Slabs at Cylinders, the Wedge’s Little Brother

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien, an RC Surfer, and a River Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Random Predictions for the 2022 WSL Finals

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Drone Captures Surfer Falling on Shark

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Behind the Scenes of Kanoa Igarashi’s Clutch Teahupo’o Performance

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Kelly Slater, Mason Ho and Clean Uluwatu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont Spotlighted in New Nat Geo Series ‘Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin’

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

How to Cross Step with Waikiki’s Kelis Kaleopaʻa

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi vs Italo Ferreira Kicks Off the WSL Finals; Revisiting Their 3 Career Head-to-Head Heats

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Offers Up 15 Minutes of Absolutely Wild Puerto Escondido Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Illustrates How Difficult It Is for Surfers to See Great White Sharks

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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