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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

John John Florence and the Craziest 6-Second Tube

The Inertia
Staff
Features

The Inertia’s 5 Most Impactful Stories From Surf and Snow in 2021

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Ben Gravy Surfing Perfect Wisconsin

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Johnny Utah’s Guaranteed-to-Happen Predictions for 2022

Johnny Utah
Community
Surf

Vans Triple Crown Event Window Is Open: Here Are A Few Athletes We Have Our Eyes On

Will Sileo
Staff
Gear

Here’s the Surf Gear Our Editors Loved in 2021

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Carnage From the Biggest Swell of the Winter in Western Australia

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

Watch This Healthy Great White Shark Breach at a San Diego County Surf Break

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Best of 2021 Skimboarding at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Massive Third Reef Pipeline Set Disperses Packed Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Early Morning Low Tide Glass at Lakey Peak on December 18th

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

A Letter for Surfers Still Waiting for Their Perfect Gift

Chris Grippo
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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