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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

Reflecting on a 13-Year Patagonia Sponsorship and the Hail Mary Email that Started It All

Kyle Thiermann
Featured
Surf

Here’s What a Nazaré Traffic Jam Looks Like

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Best Insulated Mugs for Dawn Patrol Sessions

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

These Are Nic von Rupp’s Best Rides of 2021

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Grabs His Winter Quiver From Wade Tokoro’s Shop

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Releases RAW POV Cut Showing Just How Crowded Pipeline Can Get

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

15 Images That Prove Northern Portugal Was Pumping During the Nazaré Tow Challenge

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Travel Back in Time with This Pre-Pandemic Trip to the Mentawais

Dylan Palmer
Community
Surf

Very Good John John Florence at Very Good Rocky Point

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and Lucas Chianca Do Nazaré in Slow Motion

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The WSL’s De(Tour) Makes Its Final Stop: San Francisco

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo Goes Next-Level In Mexico

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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