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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

Eli Olson Scores One of the First ‘Massive’ Teahupo’o Paddle Swells of the Year

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Just How Awkward Can a Surf Vlog Get?

Johnny Utah
Community
Surf

Steve-O and Poopies Discuss the ‘Jackass’ Shark Stunt That Ended In Disaster

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Future of New Zealand Surfing Is in Good Hands

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

The Best Do-Anything Inflatable Paddleboards for Travel, Surf, and More

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Returns to Teahupoo After a 3-Year Hiatus

The Inertia
Staff
Films

The Crazy Story of How Sonny Miller’s ‘Searching for Tom Curren’ Made It from VHS to Digital

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Maverick’s Might Have Had Its Biggest Day of the Season on April 22

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Look Back at The Box Absolutely Going Off During the 2019 Margaret River Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Russell Bierke, Nathan Florence, and More Paddle 12-Foot and Scary Shipsterns Bluff

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Heather Brown: Art Inspired by the Islands

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Relive all the Action from the 2019 Margaret River Pro

Rebecca Parsons
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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