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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

Yago Dora Goes Upside Down in the Opening Round at Punta Roca… and Sticks It

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keahi de Aboitiz Makes Wing Foiling Look Way Too Easy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What the Teahupo’o Swell Did to Ala Moana Bowls

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Black Bear Trot Across a Florida Beach

The Inertia
Staff
All Time

All-Time: How a Fogged Camera Housing Led to This Stunning Teahupo’o Photo

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

On Passion and Pushing Limits: The Late Dick Brewer Provided Us Many Life Lessons

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Pandemic Restrictions + Mentawai Surf Camp = Empty, Perfect Waves

The Inertia
Staff
News

Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa Is Officially a World Surfing Reserve

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Paddle Session at Teahupo’o Was Just Too Good to Miss

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence: A ‘Teahupo’o Paddle Session That Changed What Is Possible’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Breaking Down Tom Curren’s Twin Fin Model, the ‘Free Scubber’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What to Expect at the Surf City El Salvador Pro

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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