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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

News

A Florida Kite Surfer Is Dead After a Gust of Wind Blew Him Into a House

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nature: This Surfer Knocked the Top Off This Wave and a Seal Popped Out

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

18 Seconds of Gabriel Medina at Lowers Left

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Luke Davis, Hunter Jones, and Travis Logie: Was This the Best Malibu Since Hurricane Marie?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Gear

The Best Surf Helmets for Dangerous Waves and Crowded Lineups

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Surfed a Giant Secret Swell at Skeleton Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

‘The Ultimate Surfer’ Is Brilliant; Here Are 6 Reasons Why

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Scored Firing Macaronis with Barely Anyone Out

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Virginia Beach Actually Had Waves for the Red Bull Foam Wreckers Contest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Super Glassy Day at Nias Is the Stuff Surf Dreams Are Made Of

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Need to See Marçal Leme da Costa Surf

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

The ‘Ultimate Surfer’ Premiere Intrigues, but I Want a Cringier Reality Drama

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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