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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

Kai Lenny’s Secret Weapon Is His Knack for Critical Thinking

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Morgan Maassen Just Released a Stunningly Beautiful Film About His Love for the Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Stranger Things’ and Quiksilver Paired Up to Make a New Apparel Collection

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch John John Florence and Kelly Slater Surfing the Surf Ranch Way Back in 2016

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Caity Simmers Wins Gold Coast Pro; Callum Robson Captures the Men’s Draw

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Ming Hui Brown Says Freezing Dawn Patrols Are Always Worth It

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

Medina, Fitzgibbons, Marks, and Dora Officially Awarded WSL Wildcards

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Occy, Josh Kerr, and More Paddle Out for Snapper Icon Heat

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Gets Barreled at Massive Waikiki

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

This Is the Best of Tony Hawk and Friends Telling Skaters to ‘Do a Kickflip’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Looks Ready: A Backflip and a Near Miss Prove It

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Talks Near Death Experiences, Retirement Plans, and More With The Grin Reapers

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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