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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

Partner Feature

Luke Davis Knows Hitting Snooze Means No Tubes or Dance Moves

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Features

The Next Generation of Olympic Hopefuls Give Us Their Thoughts on Surfing’s Debut

Mara Pyzel
Community
All Time

All-Time: A Photographer Nails His Dream Shot Years in the Making

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

10 of the Best Nathan Florence Answers From His Reddit AMA

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo, Jack Robinson, and More Shred Lower Trestles Ahead of WSL’s Mexico Event

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

These Fishermen Posted 6 Minutes of Wild Shark Encounters

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Issues Warning It Will Prosecute People Who Harass Wildlife on Social Media

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Josh Kerr’s Twin Fin vs Thruster Technique and Mechanics

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, Jamie O’Brien, and Tina Cohen Surfed the ‘Gnarliest Ferry Wake Ever’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Enjoy Raw Footage of Backlit Vancouver Island Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How to Watch Surfing in the Olympics

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Dane Gudauskas Surfing a 6’11” Mid-Length Twin Is as Smooth as Silk

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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