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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

Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador Offers 3 Mindset Hacks to Catching More Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Features

This Is ‘Seven of the Sea,’ a Film About 7 Young Women Who Bonded in the Ocean

Naomi Blik
Staff
Surf

Watch Carissa Moore’s Reaction After She Stomps a World-Class Air

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Marcus Paladino’s ‘Cold Comfort’ Is a Must-Have Surf Photography Book

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rookie/Local Hero Morgan Cibilic Beat John John Florence at the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Announces Premiere Date for ‘Ultimate Surfer’ Reality TV Series

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman’s Spinal Surgery Is Done, and He’s On the Road to Recovery

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Young Photographer Shares Intense Video of Getting Destroyed While Shooting Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Poopies Met Ben Gravy in California and Hinted That He Might Be in ‘Jackass 4’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Drops Charlie as Surf Coach; Picks Andy King as Replacement

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

The Cutback: Surfing’s First Modern Maneuver

Sam George
Featured
All Time

All-Time: Passing Up XXL Mavs Only to Find ‘What Every Surfer Is Searching For’

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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