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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 Wave That Blew Up Jordy Smith’s Knee

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Are Brad Domke’s Board Transfers So Smooth?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Derrick Disney Rides His Favorite Twinzers in San Diego

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Announces 2021 Challenger Series Schedule: US Open Coming Back After 2020 Cancellation

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jetty Is Turning Recycled Plastic and Oyster Shells Into Clothing

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and More Score Psycho Kirra

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Struggles With Styrophobia: My Fear of Foam Boards

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

3 Minutes of Insanely Good Kirra Leg Burners from Early July

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I Lucked Into Filming the Best Session of My Life at This Mutant Slab

Alasdair Evans
Community
Surf

Jackson Lebsack Went Foiling Behind a River Sternwheeler

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Jamie O’Brien and Brad Domke Do Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Joel Tudor, Jackson Dorian, and More Take on Pumping 4th of July Lower Trestles

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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