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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

Morgan Maassen Made a Film About Teahupo’o Photographer Ben Thouard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What It Looks Like to Be Stuck Inside at Bombing Uluwatu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Great White Sharks Easily Mistake Surfers For Seals, but This Research Aims to Reduce the Risk

Laura Ryan
Community
Surf

Poopies Goes Surfing for the First Time After His ‘Jackass’ Shark Bite

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Coco Ho Surf Firing Backdoor

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is One of the Gnarliest Maverick’s Tow Sessions Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of One Picturesque Session in West Oz

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

The Life of a Big Wave Surfer: Following Ian Walsh

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence, Dave Rastovich, and a Wild Surf Trip to the Southern Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kirra Goes Nuts: Raw Footage from an Insanely Good July 2021 Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5-Plus Minutes of Hypto Krypto Twin Action That Will Blow Your Mind

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Matt Meola Wants to Teach You How to Land (Huge) Airs

Zach Weisberg
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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