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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

Kai Lenny to Debut Film ‘PE’AHI,’ the Story of a Homeless Hawaiian Boy’s Big-Wave Journey

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Captures POV Footage of Ocean Doing Mutant Things at Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10s Are Rare on the Men’s CT But Judges Are Tallying More Excellent Heat Scores Right Now

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

The Unexpected Influence and Appeal of Skimboarder Blair Conklin

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater Get Burned at Uluwatu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman and Billy Kemper Score All-Time Restaurants and Cloudbreak

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Behind the Scenes at Saquarema with Griffin Colapinto

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Lucks Into Massive Mentawais Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

The Best Beach Umbrellas and Sun Shade Structures for Surfers

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

You Can Finally Watch Torren Martyn and Ishka Folkwell’s Masterpiece, ‘Thank You Mother’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Kepa Acero, One of the World’s Great Surf Explorers, Is Headed Back to Africa

Ben Mondy
Community
News

Lily Meola Wows on America’s Got Talent

Joe Carberry
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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