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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

Comedy

Why Surfing Idolizes the Wrong Patrick Swayze Character

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

All the Highlights from the Rip Curl Rottnest Search Event

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Surfs a Perfect Natural Wave Machine

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sally Fitzgibbons, Gabriel Medina Win Rip Curl Rottnest Island Search

Alex Mitcheson
Community
Arts

3 Surf Artists You Should Know About If You Really Love Surf Art

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage From Two Solid Days at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Longboarders vs. Shortboarders: Why Can’t We Just Get Along?

Naomi Blik
Staff
Surf

The Final Olympic Qualifier Is the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

14-Year-Old Tube Fiend Koldo Illumbe Is a Already a Barrel Wizard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs a Surfboard Inspired by Boyan Slat’s Interceptor

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Why Izzi Gomez Is One of Surfing’s Most Gifted Athletes

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

Billabong Just Released a Trailer for the New Italo Ferreira Documentary

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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