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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

Features

Rusty Preisendorfer Explains Why You Should Give That New Surfboard a Chance… Even If It’s Not Perfect

Rusty Preisendorfer
Featured
Surf

Kai Sallas Is Shaping the Waikiki Dream Longboard Team

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Helicopter Crashes Into Packed Miami Beach

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

13 Minutes of Perfect Sunset Beach

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

A Super Glassy Uluwatu Session Is a Good Way to Start Off a Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Pipeline Guillotine and an Empty Second Reef Set

The Inertia
Staff
News

Praia de Carcavelos Delivers, Aritz Aranburu Wins Second Perfect Chapter Title

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Brissa Hennessy, Barron Mamiya Win Hurley Pro Sunset

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch the Perfect Chapter Live

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Definitely Filled His Shorts With Sand on These Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Bettylou Sakura Johnson on Being the Youngest Woman on the Championship Tour

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Watch as a Monster Swell Fills in at Pipeline in Real Time

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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