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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

I’ve Been a Mediocre Surfer Forever and I’m Still Stoked; How’s That Even Possible?

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

An Ode to Dick Brewer: How One Man Shaped Surfboards That Shaped Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is The Worst Possible Thing That Could Happen to You in a Boat at Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What it Feels Like to Paddle XXL Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Raw Look at the Biggest Swell of the Season at Nias

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Ala Moana Bowls Are a Beautiful Combo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Young John John Florence Absolutely Charging

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

G-Land Is Back: Highlights From Java Including Gabriel’s Return and John John in a Knee Brace

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Surf Non-Profits That Are Making Waves of Change

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Inequality in Surf Media Needs to Stop

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
News

Stories to Follow as the Next Generation of Rippers Compete at the ISA Juniors in El Salvador

Will Sileo
Staff
Gear

The Inertia’s Summer Gear Guide 2022

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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