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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

Kelly Slater on MMA, COVID-19, Death, Surf Ranch, and Retirement

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Does a Drop-In Get Much Worse Than This?

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Really Just Tow Surfed Nazaré (on a Soft Top)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Pedro Scooby Surfed an Insanely Giant Nazaré Barrel (and Gave a Hilarious Post-Heat Interview)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs Newport Beach a Little Differently Than Most

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Trip to First Point Malibu with Hunter Jones, Lex Weinstein, and Kassia Meador

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage Shows Jet Ski Carnage and Nic Lamb Surfing Pe’ahi Entirely Alone

Aaron Lynton
Community
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny and Lucas Chianca’s Crazy Jet Ski Wipeout at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfed the ‘Best Point Break in Ohio’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny, Lucas Chianca Repeat as Champions, Win Nazaré Tow Challenge Again

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Point Break Perfection in Costa Rica

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Parker Coffin Tearing the North Shore to Shreds

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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