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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

Here’s a First Look at a New Stationary Wave Machine

Sam Anderson
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Talks About Going Switch Stance

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Finding Frigid, Perfect Waves In the Arctic Circle

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Separated by Decades, Jimmy Metyko’s Remarkable Images Tell Story of Both History and Progression

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Nazaré Big Wave Surfing: All the Best Big Wave Moments From Last Season

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Why a Good Pair of Binoculars Should Be Part of Every Surfer’s Toolkit

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Doing What He Does Best at Periscopes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Lowers Super Session With All the Pros in Town

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Nathan Florence Posts Raw Footage From Massive Puerto Escondido

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Cloudbreak Are Still a Wonderful Combination

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and Koa Rothman Were on Bert Kreisher’s Podcast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Barton Lynch Discusses the Future of the WSL Finals

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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