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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

Watch Ben Gravy Surf a Hectic River Wave in Vermont

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Surf Fans Are Pumped to See Competition Back in Western Australia

Brad Hutchins
Community
Surf

Watch Italo Ferreira and Caio Ibelli Battle It Out at Margaret River Pro For Spot in Finals Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Talks Story for an Hour Straight for Surfers In Residence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves’ ‘Weird Waves’ Returns With an Epic Night Surfing Episode

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surfer Wins 6-Year Legal Battle to Keep Tooth of the Shark That Took His Leg

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Arran Strong Fought Back After an Epileptic Attack, Driven by His Love of the Barrel

Naomi Blik
Staff
Surf

Here’s Kai Lenny Strapped Surfing in the Waco Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Throwback Edit of Rob Machado’s World Tour Years Will Make Your Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

And Now, a Foil to Surfboard Transfer on a Tidal Bore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfer Unknowingly Paddles Over Great White Shark In Crowded Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How to Stay Stoked Amidst a Surf Funk

Naomi Blik
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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