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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

Two Shark Attacks in One Day in Eastern Australia

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Features

Meet Haley Otto: Waikiki’s Style Master

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Rare Footage of Bethany Hamilton Right After Shark Attack

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Scored ‘Pumping’ El Porto

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Ian Fontaine and Justine Dupont Take On Crystal Clear Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Tofino, a Tiny Canadian Surf Town, Bans Single Use Plastic Utensils

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is a Look at the ‘Massive Monsters’ of Nazaré on February 25th, 2022

The Inertia
Staff
Features

How a Baja Surf Trip Can Lead to Questioning Life’s Purpose

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

‘The Way Home’: a Stunningly Beautiful Surf Journey Into Northern Iceland

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Jaws Wipeout Reel That You Won’t Forget Any Time Soon

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Let Cape Verde’s Robertney Barros Teach You Something About Being a Pro Surfer

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

‘Unofficially’ 97.3 Feet: Lucas Chumbo Has the Latest Claim to a New World Record

The Inertia
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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