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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

Acclaimed Surf Filmmaker Mickey Smith Releases Stunning New Film, ‘Hunros Jorna’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s Exactly What Happened With the Viral Boat Accident at Teahupo’o

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning and Kirra Are One Perfect Pairing

The Inertia
Staff
News

Here’s How the Qualifying Process Works For the 2024 Olympics at Teahupo’o

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Almost Pulled Out of G-Land After Tweaking His Knee Again

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Day of Days at Lance’s Right: May 24th Is Burned In the Memory Banks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A 2007 Interview With Dick Brewer: a Look Into the Mind of a Legend

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez’ Is a New Film on the Famed Pipeline Surfer’s Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

30 Minutes of Globetrotting with Ian Crane in ‘CRANE BRAIN’

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

The 12 Best Surf Books for Kids

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

7 Raw Rides, and Attempted Rides, From Teahupo’o on May 28th

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Minutes of Drone Footage From Teahupo’o That Puts Everything in Perspective

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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