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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

Nic von Rupp Weighs In on the Many Claims of ‘Biggest Wave Ever’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

5 Silver Linings of Spring Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
Partner Feature

Woodworking Artist John Whittington Has the Perfect Answer to L.A. Traffic for Surfers

Jordyn Romero
Community
Surf

Luca Padua Is Exploring the Terrifying Left at Maverick’s

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kael Walsh’s ‘Idiot Box’ Is a World Class Aerial Showcase

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson Joins ‘The Lineup’ To Talk Past, Present, and Future

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

6 Minutes of Raw Footage From a Ridiculous Sydney Slab

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

20-Year-Old Justin Den Dulk Is Showing Us What It Takes to Become a Shaper

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

A Perfect Summer Day at Queens

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
News

The Weekly Wrap: WSL Sets Longboard Schedule, GOATS Take Over the Oscars, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Our Favorite Beach Chairs for Post-Surf Hangs

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

A Deeper Look at Zoltan Torkos, the Surfing Magician

Alexander Haro
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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