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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

Barron Mamiya: Behind the Scenes of His Emotional Hurley Pro Sunset Win

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Is Kelly Slater’s Pipeline Win at 50 a Harbinger of a Revolution for Older Athletes?

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

The 2022 Perfect Chapter Highlight Reel: 1,000 Barrels from Carcavelos

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

And Now, a Picture Perfect Pipeline Belly Flop

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Behind the Scenes of That Time Koa Smith Almost Beat Kelly Slater at Sunset

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs Some Very Good Waimea River

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira in an Impromptu Winch Session at Red Bull HQ

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Laura Enever Goes Behind the Scenes at the Pipeline Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hossegor, France Was as Big and Gnarly as It Gets Earlier This Month

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Surfs Some Seriously Enormous Party Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Ask Johnny Utah: Wave-Stealing Friend Shows No Remorse For Actions

Johnny Utah
Community
Surf

Giant Great White Shark Nabs 100-Pound Tuna Off Fishing Line Miles Off Waikiki

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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