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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

Insane Jet Ski Floater at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Drops Footage from the Snapt4 Cutting Room Floor

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Wins HIC Pipe Pro After Battling Against Brother Ivan

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Matt Meola on 3 Things You Must Do Pre-Flight

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: Quiksilver Marathon Sessions Chest Zip Wetsuit

Joe Carberry
Staff
Opinion

Australian Doctor Sets Record Straight On Shark Attacks and Tourniquets

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Announces New Fin Company Called ‘Endorfins’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Aspiring Nose Riders Take Note: a 5 Minute Guide to Hanging Ten

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Quintessential LA: ‘A Bunch of Closeouts and a Few Gems’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Would You Like to Get a Winch Tow Into Waves Like These?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Wave That Took Jordy Smith Out of the Olympics

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The 2021 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge: All the Best Moments

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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