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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

Bethany Hamilton’s ‘Beautifully Flawed’ Foundation Empowers Those Who’ve Suffered Limb Loss

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
News

Kelly Slater, Shaun White, and Tony Hawk Are Presenting at the 94th Oscars

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Walsh Offers a Deep Dive Behind the Scenes of a Massive Jaws Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Talks About His Life-Changing Psychedelic Experiences in ‘Resurfacing’

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Look at Bear Glacier, the Firing Alaskan Right Hander

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

The 5 Stages Of A Wipeout

Jason Nauman
Community
News

The Weekly Wrap: Natural Selection Tour at Baldface, Vail Raises Minimum Wage, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Drop In Nightmare Scenario

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Explains His Decision Making Process at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch John John Florence’s 2019 Bells Beach Domination

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs Some Super Shallow Sucking Slabs

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Two Shark Attacks in One Day in Eastern Australia

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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