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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

Of Course Jamie O’Brien Rode the “Biggest Swell of the Summer at Keiki Shorebreak”

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kale Brock Explains How to Catch More Waves In a Crowded Lineup

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

These Are the Funniest Debates of the WSL’s ‘Getting Heated’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Film Is Dedicated to the Pure Joy of Playing in Heavy Shorebreak

Sandro Lyrio
Community
Surf

Bobby Martinez and CI Surfboards Worked Together to Make the ‘Bobby Quad’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Keramas Bomb Wave Sneak Up on the Whole Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10 Nuggets of Surfing Wisdom Barton Lynch Dropped During Surfing’s Olympic Debut

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Here’s What ‘Indonesia’s Longest Tube’ Was Doing on July 14th

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Guy Made a Very Scary Mistake in Cabo San Lucas

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Opinion: Surfing’s Olympic Debut Deserved World-Class Surf

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi Responds to Criticism from Brazilian Fans With Taunting Tweet

Joe Carberry
Staff
Gear

Gerry Lopez Has His Own Signature Shoe With Cariuma

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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