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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: Crazy Video of Tiger Shark Attacking Scuba Diver in Fiji

The Inertia
Staff
News

Watch the Mavericks Awards Virtual Livestream May 13

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Wing Foiler Got Absolutely Pummeled in the Shorebreak

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What It Looks Like When You Skimboard the Wedge on a Massive High Tide

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Nic von Rupp Surf Wipeout Reel 10 Years In the Making

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Watching a Wipeout Is Infinitely Better Than Watching Good Surfing

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Koa Smith Surfed BSR Wave Pool to Compare Man Made Vs. Natural Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, Kalani Robb, and Blair Conklin Do Early Season Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
News

Huntington Beach Police Declare Unlawful Assembly at White Lives Matter Rally

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore, Italo Ferreira Win Newcastle Cup; WSL Confirms New Tour Stop Solidifying CT

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The World Surf League’s Rip Curl Newcastle Cup Is Live, Watch Now!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Highlights from Day 2 and 3 of the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup

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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