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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

Chris Bertish Completes 2,550-Mile California-to-Hawaii Crossing Using Only a Wing

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

How to Prevent Common Surf Injuries, According to a Physical Therapist

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Brisa Hennessy’s Homemade Dark Chocolate Truffles

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Look at a Rare Interference Call on Carissa Moore at J-Bay

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Corey Colapinto, a 10’3″ Donald Takayama, and a Lonely Mexican Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Had a Hell of a Spring Season

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tatiana Weston-Webb, Ethan Ewing Win Corona Open J-Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

8 Minutes of Unreal Nias Footage That’s Straight Out of a Dream

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith and Mikey February on a South African Road Trip

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Maya Gabeira Wrote the Most Beautiful Children’s Book: ‘Maya and the Beast’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Michael Ho Just Turned 65 and Is Still Surfing Out of His Mind

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Wave Was the Star Today at Jeffreys Bay

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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