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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

VHS Footage of Kelly Slater as a Grom in 1985

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Kai Lenny Has a Pair of New Carver Skateboard Pro Models

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Hydroflyer, the e-Foil With Detachable Handlebars

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Ashley Lloyd: Santa Cruz’s Eco Surfboard Shaper

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Watch Mason Ho Surf With Whales

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Mountain

The Weekly Wrap: The First Perfect 10 of ’22, the Man Who Made Big Wave History, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Features

We Spoke With Joel Tudor and a WSL Insider About Tudor’s Suspension; Here’s What They Had to Say

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

As Psychedelics Are Normalized, Should We Look at Surfing’s Experimental Past Differently?

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

This Is Pipeline ‘As Good As It Gets’

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Surfing Europe by Train and How My Missteps Can Help You

Morgan Bernard
Community
Surf

Mark Healey Leads the Charge at Firing Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Joel Tudor’s Suspension Might Get More Eyes on Longboarding Than the Tour Itself

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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