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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

Features

Kai Lenny’s Not a Waterman, He’s a Surfer: It’s Time for the World to Start Seeing Him That Way

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Mick Fanning, Coco Ho, and Selema Masekela Try and Figure Out Who Has the Best Style on Tour

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Case for Sending It As Hard As You Can

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Lightning Strike Kills Surfer Katherine Diaz Hernandez, a 22-Year-Old Olympic Hopeful

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Another Rocky Session at Another Wonky Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, a Wave, and a Piece of Plywood

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Red Bull Magnitude: A Big Wave Event Like No Other and the Women Who Charged Hardest

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

8 Ways to Make Your Wetsuit Live Longer

Sam Morse
Staff
Surf

A Really Solid Swell Caught Surfers in Los Angeles by Surprise This Week

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Examining the History of Composite Surfboards and the ‘Popout’ vs. Hand Shape Debate

Sam George
Featured
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador Teaches 3 Critical Noseriding Tips

Kassia Meador
Community
Surf

This is Zeke Lau Surfing the New Alaia Bay Wave Pool in Switzerland

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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