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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

News

Erik Logan Responds to Petition From WSL Surfers Opposed to Mid-Season Cut

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence vs Joao Chianca Is Now a Guaranteed Super Heat

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch Eli Olson’s Lost Files From Maxing Salina Cruz

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

New Zealand’s Kehu Butler Is a Surfer You Need to Know About

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Returns to Bells Beach and Beats World Number 1 Kanoa Igarashi

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

I Can’t Wait to Suck at Surfing in the Metaverse Too

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Kerby Brown Explains Why He Needs to Surf Waves That Could Kill Him

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Stephanie Gilmore’s Classic Style on Full Display at Bells Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Explains Why Portugal Is one of the Best Surfing Destinations in the World

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Schnauzer Breaks Silence on Torturous Dog Surfing Routine

Johnny Utah
Community
Gear

The Simba Sentinel 1 Surf Helmet Review

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Erik Logan Dissects the Mid-Season Cut and Tour Restructure on the Bells Broadcast

Will Sileo
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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