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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

Gear

Surf Gear Made by Women for Women

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
News

The Weekly Wrap: Classic Kelly, History at Pipe, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and 30 Seconds of Backdoor Perfection

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Flips Through the Pages of His Surfing Career

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch a Second Reef Pipeline Bomb Crush the Whole Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Is ‘Who Had the Right of Way’ the Wrong Question to Ask?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

John John Florence vs. Joao Chianca Was a Wildly Good Pipeline Heat

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jackson Lebsack Took a Baja Road Trip in a $100,000 Custom Van

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Have to See Kelly Slater’s Buzzer Beater Over Barron Mamiya at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

The Inertia’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Your Sweet Shredder

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

A Love Letter to Maine and Its Raw Winter Surfing

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Rincon Delivers Fun, Roping Lines and Possibly a Human Boardslide

Jordyn Romero
Community
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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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