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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

The Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Is Live, and the Waves are Pumping

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kerby Brown Walk a Dangerously Fine Line Next to Dry Rocks While Surfing This Slab

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

12 Raw Minutes of Kirra Absolutely Firing Thanks to Cyclone Seth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Insanely Long Rides From 2021 in Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Week Two of Vans Triple Crown Clips: Vote Now for Your Favorite Waves

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Put Out an Hour-Long 2021 Highlight Reel

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

South of Nowhere: Winter Hues from Panama

Sean McDonald
Community
Surf

Rusty Preisendorfer Explains Why Your Surfboards Shouldn’t Be Bulletproof

Rusty Preisendorfer
Featured
Surf

Start Your Week Off With Pumping Pipeline

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Cyclone Seth Hit Kirra With the Best Waves of 2022 Already

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A 2-Minute Nathan Florence 2021 Highlight Reel

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Barnes’ 2021 Highlight Reel Is Awesome

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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