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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

Firewire Mid6: a Performance Mid-Length You’ll Want to Try

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence’s Latest Vlog From Teahupoʻo Is a Terrifying Piece of Surf Cinema

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Jamie O’Brien Get Destroyed by What He Calls ‘The Weirdest Wave in Hawaii’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sordid Details Emerge About Surf School Owner Who Admitted to Murdering His Children

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Jordy Smith Exchange Some Classic Stories in ‘On the Process’

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Raw Surfing Footage From Oaxaca, Mexico for Your Monday

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A View of Teahupoʻo From the Air During a Run of Powerful Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Mid-Length Glider Is a Good Look For Craig Anderson

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

2 Insane Waves from Friday the 13th at Teahupoʻo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Blair Conklin Scoring Big Time in Nicaragua

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Courtney Conlogue Suffered Three Concussions; She Discusses Her Battle Back to the Top

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson, Steph Gilmore Win Corona Open Mexico

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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