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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 Best Day at Aliso’ Dislocated Blair Conklin’s Shoulder

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The ‘Angriest Man in Surfing’ Proves the Days of Violent Surf Regulation Are Done

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Barton Lynch On Teahupo’o, Wildcards, and Who He Thinks Will Win

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

This Is What a 15-Second Hold Down Looks Like

The Inertia
Staff
Features

How to Have a Successful Indonesian Boat Trip From the Boat Owners Themselves

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Former Head Judge Richie Porta Breaks Down How Waves are Scored Ahead of the Outerknown Tahiti Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Listen to Tom Curren Play a Bluesy Tune About Instagram

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Surfer’s Deft Little Touch Takes Care of a Drop In

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Makes Teahupo’o ‘The Heaviest Wave on Tour’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Bobby Martinez at Home in California

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Needs Just One Heat in Tahiti to Secure the Top Seed

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Is Malibu What Surfing Would Look Like Without Localism?

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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