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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

Small Island, Big Playground: My Week At Namotu Island, Fiji’s Premier Surf Resort

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

The WSL Finals Are Just Around the Corner; Get Caught Up Here

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Introduces His ‘Weird Series’ Shortboard, Named For Popular Web Show

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Coco Ho Does Salina Cruz Exactly How It’s Supposed to Be Done

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Todd Glaser Explains How He Shot an Incredible Sequence Featuring Kelly Slater’s Fins

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Coast Guard Rescued Me Beneath the Golden Gate Bridge; Here’s What I Learned

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Meet Sanu, a Sri Lankan Woman Defying Her Culture’s Expectations with an Undying Love for Surfing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Of Course Ben Gravy Had to Surf the Severn Bore Whilst in England

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Few Brief Moments From South Straddie on an Epic Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Momentum Generation Single Fin Superheat Just Went Down

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Brett Barley and a Strike Mission to Alaska

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here Are Some Not-So-Great Moments From Uluwatu

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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