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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

This Is the Biggest Nias Has Been in 2021

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Braiden Maither On the Finer Points of Producing Your Own Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brett Barley Shows Off Some Epic Summer Surf in the Outer Banks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Corona Open Mexico Presented by Quiksilver Is Live!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Even When the Surf Lakes Wave Pool Is Running at Half Power, It’s Still Impressive

Chris Stevens
Community
Surf

Mavericks Surf Awards Announces New, More Equitable Format for 2021-22 Winter Season

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Dane Reynolds Releases Summer Treat for Performance-Starved Surf Fans

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp and a Very Important Lesson on the Art of Scoring in Indonesia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Truth About Surfing Malibu

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

John John Florence Releases ‘Back to Oz’, an Intimate Look Behind the Scenes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs a Mexican Wave Nobody Should Try to Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Emi Erickson Is Unlike Any Other Big Wave Surfer

Will Sileo
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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