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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

Kelly Slater’s North Shore Pad Is For Rent

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and an In-Depth Look at Ma’alaea’s ‘Best Swell of All-Time’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Reef Heazlewood Blows the Doors Off Rocky Point

The Inertia
Staff
News

Former Wright Family Bookkeeper Sent to Prison for Embezzling $1.5 Million

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning and the Ho Family at Rocky Point

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Barron Mamiya and an Unexpected Path to the Championship Tour

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Uluwatu Dished Up Some Seriously Big Peaks

The Inertia
Staff
Health

What’s That New Sticker on John John Florence’s Boards?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Breaks Down His Quest to Surf Every Country in the World

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is How Koa Rothman Did Code Red 2 at Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo, a Soft-Top, and Massive Maui Shorebreak

The Inertia
Staff
News

Scotland Is Getting a Wavegarden of Its Very Own

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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