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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

5 Storylines to Follow During the WSL Finals

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dawn Patrol Updates From Lower Trestles and the WSL Final

Will Sileo
Staff
Gear

Best Hair Care Products for Surfers: Tips, Tricks, and Favorites from the Pros

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Inspire Courses

Zak Noyle’s New Surf Photography Class Can Help You Launch a Dream Career

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Why Gabriel Medina Is a Shoo-In to Win a Third World Title at Lower Trestles

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Attempts to Surf Through a Massive Hole in a Cliff

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Curious Whale Give a Paddleboarder a Love Tap

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘The Ultimate Surfer’ Finally Brought Bachelor Nation Contestants Onto the Show

Alexander Haro
Staff
Podcasts

Split Peak Podcast: Is Surfing Leashless Acceptable or Selfish?

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Watch: ‘The Curious Tales of Ítalo Ferreira’

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning and Selema Masekela Break Down Every WSL Finals Matchup and Make World Title Predictions

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Tried to Surf the Same Wave in Tahiti and Hawaii

Alexander Haro
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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