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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

Jamie O’Brien Surfs Pumping Waimea River at Night

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases Action Edit from ‘Maps of Home’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfer Killed in Shark Attack North of Sydney

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfing the Snake River in Wyoming

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

11-Year-Old Cruz Dinofa Lands First-Ever Backside Front Flip

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Pete and John Mel Are the Father-Son Duo Carrying the Torch at Mavericks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Long Way: Building a Boat From Scratch With Jay Nelson

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Meet the Women Pushing the Limits at Giant Maverick’s

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Oscar Langburne on a Wide-Tail Fish with Keels Is Smooth as Butter

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Wedge: a 15 Minute Wipeout Reel You’ll Love

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Eliminated His Hero Taj Burrow From Rottnest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shark Sighting Puts WSL Rottnest Search On Hold

Will Sileo
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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