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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

Kale Brock Breaks Down the Pros and Cons of Localism

Will Sileo
Staff
Inspire Courses

Mark Healey’s Nutrition Philosophy to Optimize Big Wave Performance

Mark Healey
Featured
Surf

Ben Gravy Was In the Water When a Great White Shark Cleared the Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Says He’s Pulling Out of the WSL’s Teahupoʻo Event Because He Isn’t Vaccinated

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Tom Curren and Jackson Dorian Surf a Perfect Point Break in Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The 1916 Shark Attacks That Spawned ‘Jaws’ and Our Fear of Sharks

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Letter to the Two Guys Who Almost Killed Each Other At My Local Break

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

‘Snapt4’ Goes to Mexico With Jack Robinson, Asher Pacey, and Parker Coffin

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An Unforgettably Massive Air Drop at Uluwatu’s Outside Corner

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is John and Nathan Florence Learning to Wing Foil

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper, Luke Davis, and a Surf Trip Everyone Dreams About

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Gets Lost In Africa; Stumbles Across Empty, Heavy Waves

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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