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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

Italo Ferreira and the Long Road to Olympic Gold

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Everything You Need to Know About the WSL Finals at Trestles and Some End-of-Season Updates

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Koa Rothman Surf a Rare Summer Swell on the North Shore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Some of the Glassiest Uluwatu You Ever Did See

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Check Out This Teahupoʻo Drone Angle During a Massive Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Selema Masekela Is Right: Action Sports Still Have a Long Way to Go

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Witness the Beautiful Weirdness That Happens When Alex Knost Makes a Surf Film

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Aerial Footage from Nias: As Perfect as Perfect Gets

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ala Moana Has Been Prime Lately

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Scored Empty Skeleton Bay While Others Headed to JBay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shallow Reef, a Big Swell, and a Whole Lot of Lombok Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Barra de la Cruz Icons of Surf Super Session Is Required Viewing for Surfboard History Lovers

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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