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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

Here’s Nic von Rupp’s 13-Board Quiver of Pyzel Indo Sleds

The Inertia
Staff
News

Filipe Toledo and Carissa Moore Victorious at the Oi Rio Pro

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Oscar Langburne Takes a Quiver of Twins and Quads Through the Mentawais

The Inertia
Staff
Features

How Jack Johnson Managed to Never Sell Out

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Day 3 Highlights from Rio: An All-Brazilian Semi Final as Toledo Clinches a Trestles Appearance

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater’s Emotions Laid Bare 12 Days After Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Mason Ho on a 7’5″ and Michael Ho on a 5’9″

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Having an Absolute Blast on a 7’0″ Sunday in Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Longboard Style Master Kaniela Stewart is Proud to Represent Hawaii Through His Surfing

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Fights Her Way to Finals Day at Rio & Other Day Two Highlights

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Is Officially Out of the Running for the 2022 World Title

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Out of Rio Due to Injury, Surfing Uluwatu on June 21st

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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