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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

Torren Martyn’s ‘Distant Shore’ Is a Coldwater Surfing Gem

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

C.J. Nelson Breaks Down the New Firewire 2+1 Outlier

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

2 Minutes of Russell Bierke Paddling Cape Solander

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordan Rodin Is a Magician on Finless Surf Craft

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Hits the Water at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Red Bull Magnitude Winner Skylar Lickle is Going Big (And Staying Home)

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Former WSL Head Judge Rich Porta Breaks Down Scoring for Bells Beach

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

The Weekly Wrap: Big Claims and Big Waves

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mikey Wright Releases Edit Ahead of Bells That Will Make Competitors Very Nervous

The Inertia
Staff
Features

This Water Angle Makes Deadman’s Look Like Sheer Terror

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, Billy Kemper, and a Pair of Florences Surf Pumping North Shore Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

GoPro POV Footage of a ‘Wee Slab’, Courtesy of Mason Ho

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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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