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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

Gear

Gear We Test: The Best Accessories for Filming Your Surfing with a GoPro

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Lacerations, Nusa Lembongan: 2 Hours of Indonesian Perfection

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Latest Outer Island Tow Session Is Pretty Dreamy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, Could Actually Surf Really Well

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An Unforgettable Puerto Rican Surf Trip in a Gorgeous 12-Minute Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Kelly Slater’s Traction Pad Ritual Turned into a Bonafide Firewire Traction Pad

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Ala Moana Bowls, and Summer’s Biggest Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Boil at Teahupoʻo Looks Like a Portal to Hell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Quits the Two-Vlog-Per-Week Grind

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

This Is Keramas When It’s Absolutely Firing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Spanish Kitesurfer Pull a Minute-Long Aerial

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keala Kennelly on Equality In Women’s Surfing, Charging Teahupo’o, and Competing Against Andy Irons

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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